+kayakerinme Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I'm not usually hanging out in this forum but I'm trying to do a little advance planning... There is a small group of us headed by car from Maine to NC for Geowoodstock5. Along the way there'll be caching, caching, and more caching. We three really like kayak caching so we're looking to bring our sea kayaks along and do some kayaking along the way. We'll be passing through NJ, PA, MD, VA, etc. generally along the I-95 corridor but will head farther away as necessary. We generally do fresh water, flatwater kayaking but sea kayaking in protected areas is okay too. Any recommendations for specific caches that require a canoe/kayak? Any recommendations for a kayak trip that may not involve a cache but would be memorable for a morning or an afternoon paddle? Thanks for any suggestions you might send! Quote Link to comment
+Packanack Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 (edited) http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.a...b8-6d02493cd6eb Not the last word but a start http://www.geocaching.com/map/getmap.aspx?...p;lon=-74.43537 Suggest you might want to check out the location depicted on Map, if you have but one place in Northern NJ to visit on your way through, it is not too far from Rt287 a major southbound route. The only drawback is that it is popular with kayakers from New York and it was a featured destination in the New York Times. Edited January 15, 2007 by Packanack Quote Link to comment
+Mopar Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Well, in CT you have this bookmark list. Quite a few are reasonably close to I-95. As a matter of fact, you could probably devote an entire day to CT hydrocaches. Quote Link to comment
+trowel32 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 (edited) I agree with Packanack - Splitrock Reservoir is a good bet with a number of paddle-to's and its a fairly decent size, I think about 3 miles long. Its also very scenic and was pretty secluded, although I believe some development is just beginning to encroach . I spent a whole day there in the summer grabbing the paddle caches. If you are more interested in river paddling, there are a number of nice rivers in Wharton State Forest (Batsto, Mullica, Oswego). There are a bunch of paddle caches along them as well: Wharton State Forest They are relatively calm rivers...some occasional log jams here and there but generally not a problem. I have done them all and consider myself a novice kayaker. I haven't kayaked any of the north NJ rivers yet so can't say to much about them, but there is this cache on the Rockaway River that I hope to do sometime: Rockaway Paddle Cache None of these areas are right next to the turnpike (95), but then the state isn't all that wide, so they aren't too far away Edited January 15, 2007 by trowel32 Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 agree with Packanack - Splitrock Reservoir is a good bet with a number of paddle-to's and its a fairly decent size, I think about 3 miles long. Its also very scenic and was pretty secluded, although I believe some development is just beginning to encroach sad.gif . I spent a whole day there in the summer grabbing the paddle caches. I agree that Splitrock Reservoir in NJ is a good choice. There are several island caches and a number along the shore that range from right on the shoreline to a 15 minute walk. You can spend a few hours there, or all day. Its 4 miles end to end and ranges from a few hundred yards wide to a half mile. The carry from parking to the launch is only about 100 feet. Splitrock is about 35 minutes from 95. Here is a destination report from paddling.net Quote Link to comment
+ScoutingWV Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 If you're passing by, you have to do the New River and/or the Gauley in WV. Absolutely guaranteed to be a memorable trip! Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 We'll be passing through NJ, PA, MD, VA, etc. generally along the I-95 corridor but will head farther away as necessary. hydrocaches in Pennsylvania Quote Link to comment
+koikeeper Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 We'll be passing through NJ, PA, MD, VA, etc. generally along the I-95 corridor but will head farther away as necessary. hydrocaches in Pennsylvania If you decide to stop by and do the Schuylkill river caches in Chester/Montgomery county, PA, let us know. We'll be willing to be your guides. There are 6 caches on the river, including one of mine Quote Link to comment
+wigoweb Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Here are some links: GCG8G2 GCWXZW GCXPXK Hope these help you get started. They are south/southeast of Rt 295 and the NJ Turnpike as you get near the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Quote Link to comment
+skyraider Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Check out "The Upper Yough Trek" in western Maryland. It is awsum!!!!!! We hiked it, but it is kayakable. And don't forget, On some lakes in PA, you need a permit on your kayak. I think it is only $18, but you can get fined if you don't have it. Check out the state parks website for more info. Quote Link to comment
+WeatherednBoston Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Mmm. I think I need to get myself a kayak this spring. Quote Link to comment
+kayakerinme Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 If you're passing by, you have to do the New River and/or the Gauley in WV. Absolutely guaranteed to be a memorable trip! I'm not sure where this might be. Do you have a cache or two that are closeby or perhaps some coordinates for launching? Thank you very much for the recommendations! Quote Link to comment
+vyper4 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Check out Stony Creek Excursion. The Upper Yough Trek might be a little more white water then you want, plus you would need to do it during a dam release. It is a great hike though. Quote Link to comment
+T&DJay Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Thank you for the list of water caches in PA. I'm looking forward to doing a few this summer. I was wondering about the best way to find water caches. Now I don't need to worry about it. Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Thank you for the list of water caches in PA. I'm looking forward to doing a few this summer. I was wondering about the best way to find water caches. Now I don't need to worry about it. You are welcome. Glad it's useful to some! Quote Link to comment
+George1 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Try this Cache. The start is about 3 miles north of I-80 at exit 133. The owner intended it to be a canoe-kayak cache but a few of us figured out how to walk to it. Very remote area. Take out is at Karthaus Canoe Launch, or earlier up stream, at Millers Landing. Moshannon Falls Rafting Point Quote Link to comment
+MuckSavage Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Thnaks to all, although I didn't post the question, I'm benefitting from it! Way to go! Quote Link to comment
+Jamisjockey Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) while compiling a list of caches for me to try out I found a couple that might meet your criteria here in NoVA (near the I95 Corridor)....this is the only one I could find again after going back into the search engine: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...e90d163(GCJ7G1) Edited February 9, 2007 by Jamisjockey Quote Link to comment
+ScoutingWV Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 If you're passing by, you have to do the New River and/or the Gauley in WV. Absolutely guaranteed to be a memorable trip! I'm not sure where this might be. Do you have a cache or two that are closeby or perhaps some coordinates for launching? Thank you very much for the recommendations! Here’s the coordinates to the Canyon Rim Visitor’s Center at the New River Gorge Bridge. It’s the tallest single span arch bridge in the world. One side of the road closes down one day a year to allow for base jumping. The landing spot below is known as Fayette Station and is a common take out point for kayakers and rafters – sinkers and floaters alike – as well as a good spot for photographers (I have many pics from that spot). N38 04.351 W81 04.460 Nearby caches: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.asp...40&dist=100 Outfitters: Highly recommend Class VI (http://www.class-vi.com/), and you can get additional results from this google search: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=w...G=Google+Search Class VI, Songer, Appalachian, and Rivers Resort all can be very helpful. Also, the WV Department of Tourism site here might help, too: http://www.wvtourism.com/ Let me know if you’re coming through. If I don’t go to GW5, I’d still like to meet the person who make one of the coolest sets of coins I have. Quote Link to comment
+Waterspyder Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 If you want to detour slightly and come over to Long Island via the New London or Bridgeport Ferry here's a bookmark to roughly 100 kayak accessible caches on the Island. They range from paddles of a few hundred feet to 3-5 mile paddles. http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.a...90-8ef6118903db Quote Link to comment
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