Meadowlands Marsh
Since I had not been in my kayak in a few weeks, I was looking forward to today's planned Meadowlands paddle. It was to be guided by a naturalist from the Hackensack RiverKeeper which is a local organization that has been v... paddling.net
Lake Surprise
Lake Surprise is in the Watchung Reservation My wife and I learned of this lake from this website despite living many years only ten miles away. On our first visit (6/22/06)it seemed choked with weeds but a pleasant walk al... paddling.net
Pompton River
We just started canoeing and decided to start with this local location. We started in Lincoln Park, right by the Wayne border. There is a free boat launch with parking. We went north 2 miles before heading back to our start... paddling.net
Three Rivers Trail - Pequannock, Nj
This paddling route brings canoers and kayakers along an underutilized section of river and through little known suburban parkland. Tucked in a narrow area between homes and highways, the trail winds through Aquatic Park ... waymarking.com
Pequannock River
The Pequannock is rarely up, but all the rain lately gave us some water for kayaking. The gauge at Macopin Dam read 3.25 this morning. I'd say that is bare minimum for the section we did. We put in at Appelt Park in Riverda... paddling.net
Ramapo River
This generally is an easy trip with a few difficult spots. We put in behind the NY/NJ Trail Conference offices at 156 Ramapo Valley Road, a popular starting point. It’s best to walk your boat downstream a few hundr... waymarking.com
Surprise Lake
Surprise Lake is certainly a surprise... The launch area led into dense lilly pad growth which was okay for an adventure. Once in open water it was a bit disappointing to find that the lake ended within fifteen minutes time... paddling.net
Splitrock Reservoir
At nearly 4 miles in length, Splitrock is large enough that your fellow paddlers are well spread out and you get a feeling of solitude that is rare in the NY/NJ metro area.Outside the distant drone of automobiles and all ... waymarking.com
Splitrock Reservoir
Just an update about Splitrock Reservoir in Rockaway, NJ: The town barricaded the parking lot yesterday (July 26, 2010). Excerpt from a news story about the issue: Rockaway Township, Jersey City clash over Split Rock Reserv... paddling.net