Trip, Delaware River Frost Hollow to Riegelsville, Moving Water/Class 1 Rapids

The third of PCC’s 5 day trips to paddle 63 miles of the Delaware river from the Delaware Water Gap to Lambertville.  Paddle past Easton, PA and the confluence with the Lehigh river.  Above and below Easton the river is lined by wooded bluffs and high rock cliffs including a 400 foot deep water gap.  This section of the river has smooth waters and simple well-spaced riffles and class 1 rapids. Anticipated trip time for this 12-mile paddle is approximately 5 hours.  We will take breaks and eat lunch along the way.  The Delaware river is approximately 75 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.

Meet at Frost Hollow Overlook ,  Route 611, Easton, PA, Coordinates 40.724557695819044, -75.18769104826535.  We will drop off the boats and leave several participants there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Tinicum Park.  There are no bathroom facilities.

Take Out at Riegelsville NJ Boat Ramp, 15 Old River Rd, Milford, NJ, Coordinates 40.59362159707582, -75.18463652588491. At the end of the trip, we plan to use the vehicles that we left at Reigelsville to take drivers back to Frost Hollow to get their vehicles and get everybody and the boats back to Reigelsville.  There is a porta potty at this location.

Car shuttle details will be made via email the day before the trip.  If possible we will meet at the take out, consolidate boats onto cars, leave some cars at the take out and drive to the put in. This will save everyone about an hour of driving in the morning.

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.

• Wear a bathing suit quick drying clothes suitable for getting wet.  If the weather is cool dress in layers and have a set of dry clothes with you 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.

TRIP PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES.pdf