Trip, Batsto River, Moving Water, Meeting Time Changed to 8 AM From 9 AM Due to the Hot Weather

A beautiful remote run down the heart of the Wharton State Forest.  Start at Batsto Lake and paddle against the gentle current for several miles.  Take a break and eat a snack and turn around and paddle back to the canoe launch.  Optionally bring a lunch to eat at the end of the trip (estimate between 12 and 1 PM) and swim in the lake.  Time on the river including lunch is approximately 4 hours.  The Batsto River is approximately 70 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.

With the early finish visit the Batsto Visitor Center, a 2 minute drive from the put in on the other side of the lake.  It has a small but nice museum/display with great information about the pine barrens. 

Meet at Basto Lake Canoe Launch, Basto Lake Road, Hammonton, NJ,just off Route 542 Hammonton Road: Coordinates 39.646784949354995, -74.65330174825571.  Click here for a street view of the turn off at Route 532.  There are no bathrooms.

To Go On This Trip: Click "REGISTER" and complete the Registration Information.Participants must be American Canoe Association (ACA) members and complete an online waiver.  Uncertain if you have a waiver?  Log into the ACA Website, click “My Profile” and “Date Annual Waiver Expires”.  If it is expired or has never been done click here to complete a waiver.  Non-members are encouraged to join and complete the waiver before the trip.  The $40 membership provides insurance for club events for the next year.  The day of the trip ACA members without an annual waiver (bring your membership number) and non-members (pay $10 cash for a 1 day event membership) can complete a paper waiver.

Requirements: 

• Transportation of your boat and gear to the trip location.

• Wear a PFD while on the water and you should have a whistle.

• Dress appropriately for cool weather paddling.  There are many online sources of information on how to dress.  Click here for a link to one such online source from Paddle Boston.  Have a dry set of clothes in a waterproof bag in the boat.

• Protect your toes, wear water or close-toed shoes.

Suggestions (for your comfort):

• Bring water to drink and lunch.
• Bring a dry bag or waterproof container for your personal belongings/extra clothes.
  Have a secure place to carry your car keys.
• Have a set of dry clothes in your car if you want to change for the ride home.

Questions: email tbmoiani@gmail.com

Rain, inclement weather, or high or low water levels can cancel or reschedule the trip or change the trip location.

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