Canoe Trip Details

When: Saturday, July 14, a day trip on the Delaware River.   Raindate July 21.

Where: Put in at Barryville and finish up at Matamoras. You'll have to provide your own transportation to Matamoras which is where we will meet (at 8:30 AM!). From there we'll be bused to Barryville at 9 am and you'll head back down the river to your car. Plan on being on the river for 7 hours. If anyone is interested in car pooling or meeting at Dialogic simply group reply to my last canoe email to get in touch with everyone who is going.

Cost: $32 per person for canoes, $37 for kayaks. Balance owed is due the morning of the trip in cash but I would appreciate it before then.

IF YOU ARE NOT THERE BY 9AM:  I will get your money back and give it to you on Monday.  If you still want to go canoeing you will be able to, but you will not get the group discount rate and will have to pay a significantly higher amount.  The canoe outfitter's phone number is 1-800-FLOAT-KC. 

NOTIFICATION OF CANCELLATION:  Call (973) 967-6485 after 6 AM on Saturday and my outgoing voice mail greeting will announce the status of the trip the morning of.  Remember, weather locally at the Delaware River may not be the same as where you live.  The canoe outfitter's phone number is 1-800-FLOAT-KC.

Directions To Kittatiny Canoes Matamoras Base:
From NY & NJ: 80W to Exit 34B. 15N to Rt. 206N across Milford Bridge. 209N through villages of Milford & Matamoras * turn left on Delaware Drive just before silver bridge. 2 1/4 miles on right.

From Poconos: 80E to Exit 52. 209N approx. 40 miles to village of Matamoras, follow from * above.

From Rt. 23: 23N to I-84W. Exit 11, Matamoras. Right on 209N thru Matamoras, follow from * above.

From I-84: I-84 to Exit 11, Matamoras. Take 209N, follow from * above.

Kittatiny's phone number is 1-800-FLOAT-KC.

What to bring?

All participants must know how to swim. Children must know how to swim and weigh at least 40 lbs. for life vests to fit securely. While the Delaware is not a technically challenging river, there are inherent risks in an outdoor activity of this sort. All participants will be required to sign a waiver by the canoe outfitter. If you are inexperienced, pair up with someone who is. If you need help pairing up, let me know.

Here is a list of what to bring and not bring:

  1. Old sneakers. You won't want to be barefoot. Between the rocks and the possibility of glass being left behind by those less considerate you'll want your feet to be protected.
  2. Lunch. Coolers are fine, you'll have plenty of room for them. Do not bring glass containers (see #1). There are rules regarding alcoholic beverages. Adults are limited to three 12 oz. cans of beer each. No hard liquor. The river is patrolled by the National Park Service.
  3. For those in canoes, something to tie down your possessions and cooler (rope, bungee cords, etc.).
  4. If you are going to be aggressive in the rapids you may need something to bail with.
  5. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, shirt, etc. Protect yourself from the UV!
  6. Towel in case you go swimming (on purpose or by accident).
  7. Anything you want to keep dry will need to be in a plastic bag or spackle bucket and tied into your canoe.
  8. You can leave a change of clothes in your car because it will be where we end up.

I will be bringing a couple of single use waterproof cameras to record the trip.

Once on the river, feel free to canoe with the group or head out on your own.

Last revised: October 06, 2020