The BCC will be hosting a trip down West Branch (class 1) & Pine Creek (class 1/2) May 3rd & 4th. Camping and a launch permit will be required. More details to come.
Juniata River trip! Saturday, May 10th. Flat 9 mile trip. Great scenery. Bald eagles. Red bud.
There will be a Middle Yough Trip on Saturday, September 13th. Meet at RamCat Parking Lot at 10 AM to set shuttle. We will aim to launch around 11:30. Boats do not need to be registered. PFDs are mandatory and must be worn. Bring lunch for on the river. Take-out at Ohiopyle around 3-4. This […]
There will be a Lower Yough Trip on Sunday, September 21st. Meet at the boater Lot at 10 AM to set shuttle. Cost is $10 per person to run the Lower. Bring lunch for on the river. This is a beautiful stretch of river, and has class II-III rapids which are great for intermediate paddlers. […]
Start the year off right by join the BCC for our annual good karma paddle January 1st on the Stonycreek Canyon. Meet at Carpenters Park (take out) at 10AM, put on the water around 11AM, should be out around 2ish.
The BCC will host a beginners trip Sunday, March 22nd (March 29th rain date). Running Greenhouse Park to Johnstown. Meetup will be noon at Greenhouse Park. Paddlers will need to have a wet exit, and appropriate gear. Contact the BCC if you hope to join but need to potentially borrow gear. NOTE: This event was […]
Held on a remote 7.5-mile section of Moshannon Creek between Peale Bridge near the town of Grassflat, PA and the Route 53 Bridge near the town of Moshannon, PA.
Get ready to paddle hard, play harder, and celebrate the wild spirit of whitewater at Slip Fest 2026! Join us this April at McConnells Mill State Park, Pennsylvania, for an action-packed weekend of whitewater racing, camping, vendors, and gear raffles. Whether you’re a racer, paddler, or outdoor enthusiast, this festival is the perfect way to […]
The annual Cheat River Festival is a celebration of the rebirth of the Cheat River watershed. Cheat Fest is Friends of the Cheat‘s annual fundraiser which helps us advance our watershed projects and supports the organization’s administrative costs. Rain or shine, Cheat Fest is always a good time! From 5:30pm ’till 10:00pm on Friday, May 1st, […]
DOWNRIVER RACE Friday, May 16th – Time 6PM – Carpenters Park to Greenhouse Park Racers check in Time 4:30-5:30PM at Carpenters Park Spectators can watch from the finish line at the GHP wave. $25 Registration On Friday evening we will be running our annual Downriver Race as part of Immersion Research Headwaters Racing Series. This […]
Our sojourn showcases the entire river valley in a spectacular four day, 44-mile float on the Stonycreek, Conemaugh, and Kiskiminetas Rivers. From Johnstown to Apollo, we’ll paddle through breathtaking vistas each day and camp each night. The sojourn will take us through deep river gorges, with views of historic canal remnants and wildlife along the […]
June 6th and 7th, 2026Save the Date, more information available early spring. The Slip Clinic is a great opportunity for beginners, practiced beginners, intermediates and youth to improve their paddling skills and techniques. It is also a great opportunity for more experienced paddlers to get involved by instructing, assisting, safety boating or just coming out […]