This June we’ll be rafting on the Delaware River going from Pond Eddy to Matamoras. The outfitter’s website says this about the trip.

This section of the river is a whitewater destination with stretches of long quiet pools. It is ideal for rafters of any experience level. Depending on the water level, this section of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River offers Class 1 & 2 rapids. You will hit multiple sets of rapids in this section including Staircase rapids, Mongaup rapids and inlet, Butlers Rift rapids and Mill Rift rapids. You will paddle beneath cliffs and spectacular rock formations, through lush vegetation and the dramatic gorge known as the Hawks Nest and go under 2 bridges on this trip. Paddlers appreciate The Upper Delaware’s beauty, wildlife sightings including bald eagles & osprey and high water quality.

We’ll leave Saturday morning and return early Sunday afternoon. Specific times to be posted shortly.

Cost

The cost of the trip is $80. Please bring payment to the our in-person meeting at Supplee or send a check to our treasurer, Tom Rhodes.

Logistics

Saturday Morning:
7:00 AM – Truck arrives, QMs and Eagle Patrol start loading
7:30 AM – Scouts check-in at Supplee
8:00 AM – Scheduled departure for Matamoras Base (launch point for rafting)
10:30 AM – Arrive at Matamoras Base
11:00 AM – On the river

Sunday Morning:
11:00 AM – Departure for home from River Beach campsite

Directions:
https://kittatinny.com/directions/matamoras-base/
https://kittatinny.com/directions/river-beach-campsites/

Bring With You

Rafter’s should bring a pack lunch for Saturday. And you should dress appropriately for an event on water, i.e. you might get wet!

You will need to bring the BSA trip permission form (Found on the bottom the event page in Scoutbook).

You will need to bring these rafting forms required by the outfitter, Kittatinny.
https://cdn.kittatinny.com/content/files/uploads/2021/04/KIT-Acknowledgement-of-Risk.pdf
https://cdn.kittatinny.com/content/files/uploads/2021/04/KIT-Acknowledgment-of-Risk-COVID-policy.pdf
https://cdn.kittatinny.com/content/files/uploads/2021/04/KIT-Minor-Release-Form.pdf

As with all current Scouting events, all Adults and Scouts are required to provide a COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire and have their temperature taken during check-in for the event.