Adventure Insider » New Jersey http://www.adventureinsider.com Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:03:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Canoeing the New Jersey Pine Barrens http://www.adventureinsider.com/2009/canoeing-the-new-jersey-pine-barrens/ http://www.adventureinsider.com/2009/canoeing-the-new-jersey-pine-barrens/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:35:12 +0000 Erick http://www.adventureinsider.com/?p=434 Canoeing the New Jersey Pine Barrens

Canoeing the New Jersey Pine Barrens

A Rope Swing to Help You Cool Off

A Rope Swing to Help You Cool Off

With summer here it’s a great time to brush up on your canoeing and kayaking skills.  A prime place to do that is in the Pine Barrens region of Southern New Jersey on the Wading River.  Pick up some sandwiches for lunch and rent a canoe or kayak (single or double) from Micks Canoe and Kayak Rental (http://www.mickscanoerental.com/) and pick your poison.  Mick’s offers put-in and take-out points that will yield trip lengths of between 4.1 and 15.7 miles.  Camping is also an option along the river.  One great option for a nice day includes a put-in at Hawkin Bridge for a three hour, 5.8 mile cruise.  Extending the trip a bit down to Beaver Branch will take about five hours to travel the 9.8 miles.  Any route you choose will not leave you bored.  The winding river is full of downed (but passable) trees, and a few small tributaries will keep you on your toes.  This is also a great opportunity to get your favorite four-legged explorer out for some action with the family.  Mick’s will transport dogs in the bus to and from the river.  So grab the dog, pick up some sandwiches and get on the river.

Our thanks to our friend Rabecca Shaw for allowing us to use her pictures.

]]> http://www.adventureinsider.com/2009/canoeing-the-new-jersey-pine-barrens/feed/ 0 39.6980133 -74.5277786 Buttermilk and Silver Spray Falls http://www.adventureinsider.com/2009/buttermilk-and-silver-spray-falls/ http://www.adventureinsider.com/2009/buttermilk-and-silver-spray-falls/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:49:08 +0000 Erick http://localhost/wordpress/?p=184 Buttermilk FallsThe Delaware Water Gap in northern New Jersey holds a couple of waterfalls that will never cease to amaze.  Located just outside the little town of Walpack, Buttermilk Falls, the more popular of the two, is the highest waterfall in New Jersey.  Following the trail 1.9mi will allow you enjoy a hike on a portion of the classic Appalachian Trail (http://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/hikes-at-sunfish-nj.htm).  The requisite climb of the stairs to the top of the falls is a must.  When you have had you fill of the well traveled path and all the crowds it attracts, head down the road to Silver Spray Falls to explore on your own.

Silver Spray FallsLocated over a half mile to the south of Buttermilk Falls, Silver Spray Falls yields views that are just as stunning (if not better), but without the crowds.  However, little seems to be known about these falls, including the from the locals.  A stop at the local deli will get you directions to Silver Spray Farm, but mention  the falls and you may be told nothing of the sort exists.  Many people don’t realize that many of our greatest treasures lie where few people have ventured.  Park at the abandoned Farm and head North on Mountain Road about 500ft.  Once past the house head east and make your way back towards the creek.  Stay next to the creek and enjoy one of the sights in solitude.  You may want to pack a lunch as it will surely take you longer then expected, after all, there are so many pictures to be taken.

Quick Info:

Location: Deleware Water Gap NRA,  NJ, USA
Permits: None
Distance: Varies
Difficulty: Varies from 2-5

http://www.nps.gov/dewa/

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