Trip, Wading River, Speedwell to Godfrey Bridge, Moving Water

The trip location is changed from the Toms River because of low water levels on the Toms.   Recent rain has raised water levels sufficiently for a trip on this less frequently paddled beautiful upper section of the Wading in the heart of the pine barrens.  The river twists and turns and portions of the initial miles are less than 1 boat wide.  Basic boat control skills and stamina are needed for this longer trip.  The time on the water for this 10.8 mile paddle is approximately 5.5 hours.  The Wading River is approximately 70 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.

Meet at Speedwell Pull off of Greenbank Chatsworth Road onto the shoulder after the bridge 3.8 miles South of Chatsworth NJ, Coordinates 39.76384290272266, -74.54234337611173.  We will drop off the boats and leave participants there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Godfrey Bridge.

Take Out: Godfrey Bridge, Godfrey Bridge Road, Chatsworth, NJ. (Just past Wading Pines Camping Resort)  Coordinates: 39.6899358895259, -74.54693459022903.  At the end of the trip, we will use the vehicles left at Godfrey to take drivers back to Speedwell 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 complete an online waiver when joining or renewing their membership.  Individuals who are not ACA members may either complete a 1 day event membership paper waiver and pay $10 cash the morning of the trip or join the ACA for $40 which provides insurance for trips for the next year.

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.
• 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.

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.

TRIP PARTICIPANTS RESPONSIBILITIES.pdf