Trip, Great Egg Harbor River, Piney Hollow Road to Route 54 , Moving Water

Paddle the attractive tea-colored waters of this beautiful undeveloped pine barrens river.  Boats 13’ or less are recommended.  Good boat control skills are necessary to maneuver around obstacles and the sharp twists and turns in the river. The time on the water for this 4 mile paddle is approximately 4 hours. We will take a break and eat lunch along the way.  The Great Egg River is approximately 55 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club

Meet at Piney Hollow Road , Williamstown, NJ.  Coordinates: 39.62044579539091, -74.89278417521568.  We will drop off the boats and leave participants there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Route 54.

Take Out: Route 54, Folsum, NJ, .4 miles North of Route 322.  Coordinates: 39.59503609404531, -74.85097407954504.  At the end of the trip, we will use the vehicles left at Route 54 to take drivers back to Piney Hollow Road to get their vehicles and get everybody and their boats back together.

To Go On This Trip: Click "REGISTER" and complete the registration Information.  Participants must have completed an American Canoe Association (ACA) Waiver.  ACA Members must complete a paper waiver the morning of the trip if you have not previousoly completed one on a 2026 trip.  You will need your ACA membership number to complete the waiver.  Individuals who are not ACA members must complete a 1 day event membership waiver and pay $10 cash the morning of the trip.

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 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.

• 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 a 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.

Trip Updates: Will be sent via email up to the day before the trip. 

Questions: Contact Tom Moiani at 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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