Trip, Toms River, Moving Water

The Toms River is located at the northern limits of the Pine Barrens with slightly different scenery than the waterways to the south.  The initial miles are a narrow channel, just 1 to 2 boats wide, with many twists and turns and a swift current.  A channel has been cut out but at times requires sharp turns and passage through slots just 1 boat wide.  Fresh deadfall is always possible and we may need to portage around 1or 2 large fallen trees across the river.  The Toms gradually widens and latter miles are a cruise around wide curves and spread-out deadfall.  Other than a short stretch of homes and some development a dense woods boarders the river.  The time on the water for this 7.2 mile paddle is approximately 5 hours.  We will take a break and eat lunch along the way. The Toms River is approximately 95 minutes from the Philadelphia Canoe Club.

Put In: Riverwood Park, turn right at the end of Edgemere Drive onto 1 car wide Riverview Drive , Toms River, NJ, drive 100 yards to the parking lot at the end of Riverview Drive, Coordinates: 40.01976217423214, -74.24010935405653.

Take Out: Winding River ParkSouth, 50 NJ 37 W, Toms River, NJ,. Coordinates 39.967917171364455, -74.21402257653844  There is a bathroom at this location.

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.

• Dress appropriately for cool weather paddling.  There are many online sources of information on how to dress.  Click here for a link to one such online source from Paddle Boston.  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.

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