The Schuylkill River Sojourn is an annual 112-mile guided canoe/kayak trip on the Schuylkill River that begins in rural Schuylkill Haven and ends seven days later at Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row. Participants paddle 14-18 miles per day. Register for one day, any amount of individual days, or the entire week-long journey. Join us on the river this year.
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Our members sustain our work through their financial commitments and also through their ongoing support of our programs.
Annual members ($50-99) receive 10% off single day admission to Sojourn
Supporter members and up ($100+) are eligible to receive 10% off full week admission or daily admissions.
No discounts will be valid on packages.
REGISTRATION FOR FULL WEEK PADDLERS OPENS MARCH 16TH!
REGISTRATION FOR DAILY PADDLERS OPENS MARCH 25TH!
Sojourn Pricing 2026
FULL WEEK $775
DAILY $130
Here is the rundown of the week:
Friday, June 12th
Pre-Sojourn check-in, kickoff, and camping (optional start for anyone beginning their sojourn on Saturday)
Schuylkill Haven Island park
Day 1: Saturday, June 13th
15.5 Miles: Schuylkill Haven to Port Clinton
THE CHUTES!
Day 2: Sunday, June 14th
18.5 miles: Port Clinton to Jim Dietrich Park, Muhlenberg Twp
longest paddle day
Day 3: Monday, June 15th
16.3 miles: Jim Dietrich Park to Gibraltar
KELLY'S RAPIDS
Day 4: Tuesday, June 16th
13.7 miles Gibraltar to Pottstown
GREAT DAY FOR BEGINNERS
Day 5: Wednesday, June 17th
17.8 miles Pottstown to Mont Clare Lock 60
LOCK 60-great beginner day
Day 6: Thursday, June 18th
14 miles Mont Clare to West Conshohocken
2 PORTAGES
Day 7: Friday June 19th
16 miles West Conshohocken to Philadelphia
Short day-paddle into Philly!
HAVING TROUBLE REGISTERING ONLINE?
If you have issues submitting the online registration form, please contact Schuylkill River Greenways by calling 484-945-0200 or send an email to events@schuylkillriver.org.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
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