Trip, Wading River, Wild Cranberry Picking, Moving Water

Paddle this beautiful river in the heart of the pine barrens.  This section of the Wading River has wide twists and turns and few obstructions in the water. We will be scouting for cranberries ripe for the picking along the banks, so bring containers and take some home. The time for the trip is approximately 4.5 hours; 3.5 hours of paddling and lunch and 1 hour of cranberry picking.  We will eat lunch along the way.  The Wading River is approximately 90 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.

Meet at Godfrey Bridge, Godfrey Bridge Road, Chatsworth, NJ. (Just past Wading Pines Camping Resort)  Coordinates:  39.6899358895259, -74.54693459022903.  We will drop off the boats and leave participants there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Beaver Branch.

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 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,/ wetsuit or drywear.  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