Allegheny River Paddle-42 mile 3 day SUP adventure from Oil City to Emlenton

Wild and Scenic Allegheny River – Oil City to Emlenton – 3 Day Paddle Adventure This Allegheny River Paddle adventure is a 42 mile, 3 day/2 night SUP paddle from Oil City to Emlenton PA. We explored the designated Wild and Scenic river, passing by small towns, creeks, bridges, beautiful islands and wilderness and wildlife along the way. Stats for the 1st day: 2.5 Hours on the water 7 miles travelled Average pace of 21:59 per mile Average speed 2.7 miles per hour On night 1 we camped at the Samuel Justus Recreation Trail in Franklin, PA. Maps indicated camping was permitted in this area along the river and bike trail. Stats for 2nd day 7 Hours on the water * 15.31 miles traveled Average pace of 29:18 per mile Average speed 2.18 miles per hour *This time includes 2 long breaks on the side of the river On night 2 we camped at the Primitive Campsites at Danner Campground in the Clear Creek State Forest. This is a walk up first-come first-served campground. Stats for 3nd day 7:46 Hours on the water * 19.87 miles traveled Average pace of 23:29 per mile Average speed 2.6 miles per hour *This time includes a long break waiting for storm to pass and long lunch break. Trip Overview: 00:00 Our Trip Overview 00:41 Launching at Oil City Marina 02:27 Primitive camping option 03:09 Night 1 Camping at Samuel Justice Trail 04:17 Pretty sunset 04:25 Day 2 Launch from Samuel Justice Trail 05:36 Franklin Boat Ramp 06:00 Big Rock Bridge Remnant 06:50 Approach to Cranberry Twp primitive campsites 07:16 Take a look at the campsites 08:28 Sand Beach Island 10:17 Sandy Creek and Belmar Bridge 14:00 Cute deer resting 14:18 Hotdog lunch on the beach 14:46 Fisherman’s Cove Boat Launch 15:49 Danner Primitive Campground 18:14 Day 3 Foggy Launch 19:36 Stuck on the rocks 20:56 Primitive camping option at river mile 95 25:45 Ending our trip in Emlenton Credit for music