Trip, Wading River, Hawkins Bridge to Beaver Branch, Moving Water

The forecast for sun and a high temperatures in the low 60’s and good water levels from recent rain will make for a nice Fall trip.  Paddle this beautiful river in the heart of the pine barrens.  Basic boat control skills are needed on this section of the Wading with it's wide twists and turns and few obstructions in the water.  The time on the water for this 10.3 mile paddle is approximately 4.5 hours.  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: 39.689887831298584, -74.54698670910469.  We will drive 10 minutes to the Hawkins Bridge put in, drop off the boats and leave participants there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Beaver Branch.

Take Out: Beaver Branch, (the link is a picture of the turn off Chatsworth Road onto the sand road to Beaver Branch.  Drive a few minutes on the sand road to Beaver Branch) Chatsworth, NJ.  Coordinates: 39.65064984534864, -74.51889040885229.  At the end of the trip, we will use the vehicles left at BeaverBranch to take drivers back to Hawkins Bridge 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 will then provide 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.
• The water temperature is expected to be in the 50's.  Wear either, dry wear, wetsuit or quick drying clothes (no cotton) suitable for getting wet.  Dress in layers and have a set of dry clothes with you in the boat. There are many online sources of information on how to dress.  Click here for a link to one such online source from Paddle Boston. 
• 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.

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