Trip, Cedar Creek and Blueberry Picking, Moving Water

Cedar Creek blazes a crooked and at times narrow path through a prime portion of the Pine Barrens within Double Trouble State Park.  The time on the water for this 6 mile paddle is approximately 4.5 hours. We will take a break and eat lunch along the way.  Cedar Creek is approximately 90 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.

At the end of the trip interested blueberry pickers can drive to the Double Trouble State Park main entrance and walk 5 minutes to the White Bridge over Cedar Creek and pick from the high bush blueberry plants on the downriver side of the bridge.  So bring some containers and pick berries as long as you like.

Meet at Dover Forge Access, Dover Road, between Pinewald Keswick Road and Lacey Road, Berkeley Township, NJ.  The Access is in the middle of an “S” curve in Dover Road.  After turning off Dover Road drive to the end of the sand road. Coordinates: 39.91308481260105, -74.28846593774468.  We will drop off the boats and leave participants there to look over them while we shuttle our cars to Western Boulevard.

Take Out: Western Boulevard just before it crosses Cedar Creek, Berkeley Township NJ.  Park on the side of the road before it crosses Cedar Creek.  Coordinates: 39.88064242294877, -74.19023991381836.  At the end of the trip, we will use the vehicles left at Western Boulevard to take drivers back to Dover Forge to get their vehicles.

Cranberry Picking After the Trip: Double Trouble State Park 581 Pinewald Keswick Rd, Bayville, NJ. Coordinates 39.89755742805945, -74.22214004763234. From your parked car walk on the sand road/path through the village to the White Bridge.  The cranberry bushes are on the left just before crossing the bridge.

To Go On This Trip: Click "REGISTER" and complete the Registration Information.Participants must be American Canoe Association (ACA) members and complete an online waiver.  Uncertain if you have a waiver?  Log into the ACA Website, click “My Profile” and “Date Annual Waiver Expires”.  If it is expired or has never been done click here to complete a waiver.  Non-members are encouraged to join and complete the waiver before the trip.  The $40 membership provides insurance for club events for the next year.  The day of the trip ACA members without an annual waiver (bring your membership number) and non-members (pay $10 cash for a 1 day event membership) can complete a paper waiver.

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 a bathing suit 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.

Questions: email 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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