GPS sent us to the wrong side of the canal to a dead end road. It's a quick turn off, almost…read moreunnoticed so keep your eyes peeled for that sign! One lane road with pull off's to allow traffic to pass. All the way to the end is a turn around. Parking is just before this turn around. A small dock allows for kayaks and paddle boards to be put in the water, but the stairs down to the dock are not in good condition, so use caution There are several bike and hiking paths, but recent floods have closed some of the paths, so again, use care. It is interesting to see these canal Locks. So much commerce went up and down PA using canal's w/locks. To see one up close and personal, this is the spot to do it.

Great place for walking your dog. The canal water is surprisingly clean and clear for the most…read morepart. There are port-a-potties for when nature calls. Everyone I've encountered is friendly. I allow my dog off the leash to swim and the water is calm.

My husband, daughter and I had a delightful Mother's Day Paddle this weekend thanks to Phoenixville…read moreSup! The owner could not have been nicer and gave us excellent service helping us with our boards and PFDs and showing us the route for the paddle. The route itself was just lovely; it was like we were out in the wilderness! We will definitely be back!

My fiancé and I had the day off before the weekend so we decided to go enjoy the nice weather and…read morego paddle boarding. When we arrived at the location in the morning, all the paddle boards were booked so we ended up getting on the water around 12:30. The owner was nice and provided great service by helping us onto the board and providing water and hand sanitizer before and after our activity. I would recommend this place and potentially return for other water activities. I believe the owner is ordering more water crafts to accommodate more customers.

This is THE paddlesports specialty shop in the Phoenixville area. Tim (the owner) is an absolute…read morewealth of knowledge regarding kayaking, SUP and more. Support small business and support local

Tim is super knowledgable about all the products he sells. From footwear to kayaks- he is a wealth…read moreof insight.

David is the absolute BEST, and his homegrown business is such a gem. We're local to Phoenixville,…read moreand we own kayaks, but we'll definitely be guiding anyone looking for storage, rentals, or a good time to the Schuylkill Canal Boathouse. David is a real standup guy, and he knows so much about the surround areas. Where other nearby locations get super packed, David's spot offers safe parking, easy launching, and hammocks and a grill! We can't wait to bring our next visitors to the Boathouse for future water adventures.

From the owner: "Kayak & Canoe Rental & Storage Rental Rates - Reservations Required…read more$25 - 1 hour $45 - 2 hours $60 - 3 hours + (All Day Rate) *Most Popular* ** ADD $10 For Canoe Rental ** Accepted Payment: Cash, PayPal, Venmo. No Credit Cards at this time. *Rentals Include: - PADDLE - Life Vest - Safethy Whistle - Private Parking - Launch from our canal dock - Picnic Area - Hammock Grove - Bonfire Pit - Open Year Round! - Must Be 18+ - Call For Reservations & Storage Packages -

We took a trip down the River with Whitewater rafting on September 5th, 2026. Our group of 5 had a…read moregreat time. We received safety instructions prior to the trip from the knowledgeable and professional guides. The guides were always visible and helpful throughout the trip. Our group took the EZ whitewater rafting trip as we had a couple novice rafters.

The guides gave a thorough safety and intro talk before our drive to the launch…read more once on the river they guide you as to which side to stay on. It is important to stay on certain sides to avoid bigger rocks and your team has to work together. there are simple showers but you need to supply your own towel, soap and shampoo. We were a group of older adults and had a great time!

This review will focus on the overall experience and the Intro to Whitewater experience. First off,…read moreANYONE can do this trip, do not bother with the beginner trip down the river. Unless you are medically unfit, you can do this. Exceptional customer service sums up the team at Jim Thorpe River Adventures (aka LOC). They are extremely well organized which makes for a great trip. Everyone from the moment you enter LOC until the very end was polite, professional and wanted to make sure you have a great time. Some tips to follow: you only need to arrive 15 minutes before your group time, this allows ample time to get situated. Buy their pre-made lunch, it is well worth the 10 bucks, bring extra water on the raft (especially in the summer). Use the bathroom before you get on the bus (and be quick). They give you a dry bucket for your lunch and items, yes you can bring your phone in a dry pouch. Wear a hat and a sun shirt, it is hot and sunny, without much shade. Jump in the water when you have the chance !! If you are a "full figured" person it will be difficult to re-enter the raft, be aware. The trip down river is very safe and well organized. The guides are VERY safety aware ! If you are nervous and listen to them, the team will get you down the river without a hitch ! A few suggestions: don't go on a busy holiday weekend, it can get crowded on the river, the safety briefing takes a long time and you a sitting in the sun (remove your vest and drink water), during July and August I would imagine the water is very low and slow (if it is a dry summer)...best only if you want to have a relaxing rafting trip. Overall, a bunch of fun. The entire family had a great time.

We booked the Intro to whitewater for my son's birthday, it was so much fun!! We were out for over…read moreabout 4 hours. It was so much fun! There was 6 of us and we had our own boat. We will definitely Be back. Staff was amazing! My son said Lindsay was the best and made the adventure that much better. Would highly recommend!

I'd give 6 stars if I could!! Kevin was amazing from the…read moreget go, with patience, and flexibility that are extremely uncommon! We changed the arrival time very close to the trip and he worked right around us! When we needed to modify our departure start-point due to time constraints, Kevin did it without batting an eyelash! During the trip, he was there for us, inexperienced kayakers, the entire time. When we lost 2 paddles a few minutes into the trip due to an unexpected rapid, Kevin came right over with spares without a bad word, and not a word about charging us for them. When we needed to call off the trip in the middle, once again, Kevin accommodated us (and believe me, carrying those boats up that rocky road wasn't easy!)! Good price, great guy, and great attitude! You won't regret interacting with Kevin!!

Kevin was so great and accommodating! On call while you're…read morein the water. Knowledgeable of the trails and very covid-conscious. Choose a nice day and rent a kayak or 2 with friends. The sky is so beautiful and sun was out to warm up a winter day!

Our group had so much fun! Twin Rivers is very relaxed and gives you a lot of freedom. It was a…read morevery straightforward set up - check in and get your life vests, take their shuttle bus to the starting point on the river, get whatever style tube you paid for (we chose tubes with backrests and one cooler tube), and get out on the water! We slowly floated down the river, listened to music on our small portable speaker, swam around, made a short stop along a rocky bank at the edge of the water, and got to the end point after just over 3 hours. We got the shuttle bus back to the Twin Rivers office to drop off the life vests, then went back to our car in the parking deck right across the street. Very simple, and lots of fun!

HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend! Had the best time ever. I had a Groupon glitch but TWIN RIVERS was more…read morethan helpful and beyond kind. Then there's the tubing experience... soooo relaxing, soooo peaceful... soooo fun! Jet ski staff stayed on alert ensuring our safety everything was perfect. AND then to top it off, we dined nearby with a TRT discount on our meal. Thank you TRT for a much needed excursion... life is good!

We were scheduled to do a 1/2 day ice hike at Ricketts Glen. I had spoken to the owner Dave and…read morelet him know of my disabilities. He asked a few questions, then determined that it should be OK for me to go on the hike. Shortly before the hike we received an email from Dave saying that because of the warm weather the trip would not have as much ice as it normally does. He offered to reschedule or refund our money if we wanted, but also said we could go if we wanted. We wanted. When I got there Dave and the guides were fantastic. Very personable. They were helpful but without being intrusive. One of them carried one of my forearm canes in his backpack in case I needed it. (This was to have one hand free for the ice axe.) The hike was great. At the end of the hike I asked one of the guides if he thought I could do the repelling they offer... he conferred with the owner and the lead repeller guide, and they agreed that I would be allowed to do that in the Spring. I highly recommend Valley to Summit for a great time. I look forward to a full day ice hike in February.

Intro to Rock Climbing with Valley to Summit on September 18, 2022…read more This was my second trip to Chickies Rock with VTS and it was wonderful! There were only 5 of us, so plenty of time to climb. Our Guide, Bob, was so patient, engaged and informative. I learned a lot of great things that I had not known before about clothing, ropes and technique. Bob was so patient with me and was there with his " green pointer" to help me over the tough spots. You should know that I am 74 years old and tho I have climbed indoors for a few years, my stamina was not that of the youngsters who were there! Nonetheless, it was a great time! I highly recommend Valley to Summit, this being my 3 rd trip with them. They Rock!