All experience levels are welcome!
Whether you’re an avid bicyclist and paddler or a beginner, you’ll enjoy this recreational opportunity. Guides provide instruction and safety.
2020 PEDAL & PADDLE DATES COMING SOON! STAY TUNED.
About the Pedal & Paddle: The Pedal & Paddle program is a round-trip adventure, which begins and ends from the same location along the Schuylkill River/Trail. The excursion starts with a 4.5-mile bike ride along the Schuylkill River Trail using cruisers from the free Pottstown-based bike share program. After the bicycling portion, participants paddle back in a kayak to their starting location via the Schuylkill River. Participants will also either take a guided tour of a historic building within the heritage area or take part in a water quality lesson. Some of the excursions with a water quality focus will include more on-water time, with stops for water testing during the paddling portion, while others will take place after the paddle when participants are back on land.
"Pedal" a little
Then "paddle" the rest
Expert guides
A group experience!
Cruising on bikes
Water quality testing
Waving goodbye to land
Getting the hang of paddling
Help is always there when needed
Arriving in style
Testing the Schuylkill River
All participants will be required to wear the provided personal flotation device and to sign a waiver. Regardless of skill level, everyone will receive a safety briefing before beginning the excursion. Gear, guides and snacks are all included in the registration. The cost is $35 per registrant and participants must be 16 years of age or older. This program is limited to 15 people at each site and participants must register in advance.
Cost is $35 per person. Snacks, bikes, kayaks and all gear are provided. Must be 16 or older to participate. All events limited to 15 participants.
About Trails on Tap: Trails on Tap is a pop-up traveling beer garden that will take place along the Schuylkill River Trail this summer. Schuylkill River Greenways is partnering with FCM Hospitality, the creators of Philadelphia’s successful “Parks on Tap” series, and Mainstay Independent Brewing Company, to bring a mobile beer garden to riverside locations. The pop-up beer garden will travel to different locations throughout the region. The Schuylkill River Pedal & Paddle excursion will be offered at several of the Trails on Tap sites including Pottstown Riverfront Park and Valley Forge National Historical Park. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
