11 Mile White Water Rafting on the Delaware River
Wet, Wild, and Always Fun – The Delaware River
provides plenty of crystal-clear water and rapids all season. Whitewater rafting with Kittatinny is the
highlight of any group's vacation. Rafting on the Delaware River is perfect for novices and groups; no
experience is necessary. It’s cool, wet, and fun for those hot summer days. Calm pools offer time for a picnic
lunch, sunbathing, and taking a dip in the crystal-clear water. Kittatinny rafts hold up to six people You will
paddle beneath cliffs and spectacular rock formations as you take in the breathtaking panorama where the Poconos
meet the Catskill Mountains. This is an unguided float on the river.
Our rafting trip is designed for your safety and enjoyment. It's a ten-mile paddle with four named Class I
rapids from Pond Eddy, NY, to Matamoras, PA. Depending on water levels, it will take approximately five hours to
complete. According to Mosaic rules, everyone must always wear their PFD while on the water. We recommend
bringing water, food, sunscreen, the paddler's wallet, a long-sleeve sun shirt, chums / croakies (for any
eyewear), and closed-toe water shoes. These measures ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Class I to III Rapids include Stairway Rapids, Butlers Rift, Mongaup Rapids, and Mill Rift (elevated ratings in
high water)
- Cost: $TBD (Pre-paid per person).
- Approx. 9:00am ~ 4:00 pm
- Limit 40 People
- Distance from camp Put-In 25 Min / Takeout 20 Min
- Vehicle: Vendor Supplied Bus
- Click HERE for more details
Funky Groovy "Green" Tour
The tour will be in three parts:
Renewable Energy at Apple Pond Farm: Operates as an
organic farm featuring draft, pleasure horses, and naturally raised sheep and goats. The farm seeks to be
independent of fossil fuels through several wind and solar renewable energy systems. Be enlightened by an hour
Renewable Energy Tour of the farm and learn about energy efficiency and energy production systems: wind
turbines, solar-electric and solar-thermal systems, straw bale houses, used vegetable oil furnaces and trucks,
and more than power 95% of the farm. We will discuss ways that you can start saving and producing energy
yourself.
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Museum at Bethel Woods: The museum is
featuring the 2025 exhibit We Are Golden: Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Festival &
Aspirations For A Peaceful Future. The Museum at Bethel Woods, where vibrant, interactive exhibits, programs,
and events celebrate the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair and the entire decade that it came to represent. This
event is significant because it is the culmination of a decade of radical cultural transformation and is the
legacy of the Sixties and Woodstock today.
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Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods: The Harvest Festival highlights the bounty and
talent of both Sullivan County and the surrounding areas. It is free, family-friendly, and features over 100
vendors, including a farmer's market, craft and artisan goods, specialty food, beer, wine, spirits, and
food trucks. Offerings also include live music, a creative learning tent, corn and hay mazes, and horse and
buggy rides.
- Limit 12 people
- Distance 90 Miles Round Trip / 2.5 Hrs. Drive Time Round Trip
- Vehicle: Passenger Van or Personal Cars (TBD)
- Click HERE for more detailed information on all three parts
Tree Top Adventure at Skytop Lodge
Experience the thrill of our four-hour Treetop Adventure
Course, where excitement awaits with over 3,000 feet of exhilarating obstacles! Navigate elevated walkways
connecting tree platforms, conquer rope-suspended logs, climb ladders, tackle a cargo net, and soar through the
trees on sixteen thrilling zip lines. Towering fifty feet high, this course features more than thirty unique
midair challenges.
You do not need peak fitness to join the fun—being active is enough! This adventure offers excellent value and
excitement but may not be suitable for the faint of heart. However, fear not, as adjustments can be made for
different activity levels. If you find any section daunting, move on to the next challenge.
With five distinct courses, each progressively more challenging, a new adventure is always waiting for you!
Join us and elevate your adventure to new heights!
- Cost: $83 Charge per person.
- Time: 8:30 am ~ 4:30 pm
- Limit: 12 people
- Distance from camp 40 MIN / 35 MI
- Vehicle: Passenger Van or Personal Cars (TBD)
- YouTube Video: Short Long
- Click HERE for more details
Participant Requirements:
- Able to reach with their hands above their head to a height of 5’11”, standing flat-footed on the ground
- Must have a waist size of less than 42 inches and thighs under 26 inches.
- Hair long enough to touch your shoulders must be tied back
- Closed-toe shoes with back support, preferably sneakers or sturdy walking shoes
- Wear appropriate clothing for current weather conditions. You will be outside for the duration of the day.
- This will be a rain-or-shine activity unless there is thunder and lightning at their location.
- All Treetop participants will be required to sign a waiver
- Bring
- Gloves (Fingerless gloves for sale for $3 from vendor)
- Water bottle clipped to self.
- Cameras only if attached to the body (not around the neck)
- Croakies / Chums for any glasses
Participant Requirements:
- Participants must be able to reach a height of 5’11” with their hands raised while standing flat-footed.
- Waist size must be under forty-two inches, and thigh size must be under twenty-six inches.
- Any hair that reaches the shoulders must be tied back.
- Closed-toe shoes with back support are required; preferably, sneakers or sturdy walking shoes are
recommended.
- Participants should dress appropriately for the current weather and will spend the entire day outdoors.
- This activity will proceed regardless of the weather, except in the event of thunder and lightning.
- All Treetop participants are required to sign a waiver.
- Bring
- Gloves (Fingerless gloves for sale for $3 from vendor)
- Water bottle clipped to self.
- Cameras only if attached to the body (not around the neck)
- Croakies or Chums for any glasses
Five Bridges Bike Tour along the McDade Trail – Southern
Experience biking along the scenic McDade Trail! Enjoy a five-mile ride across beautiful bridges to the
historic Owen’s Natural Spring House. Choose a 10-mile round trip or venture further for breathtaking views of
the Delaware River, perfect for all skill levels. Most excursions take two to three hours, allowing time to
relax and swim in the river afterward.
Join a self-guided bike tour through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area along the 30-mile McDade Trail, which runs from the Hialeah Picnic Area to Milford, PA. Discover designated picnic and
swimming spots, complete with restrooms along the way.
In the southern section of the trail, take in stunning mountain views, river sights, historical landmarks, and
vibrant wildlife, with remnants of old settlements inviting exploration.
Need a bike? Rentals are available at the Smithfield Beach trailhead from Edge of the Woods Outfitters, which includes a bike, helmet, and map.
Enjoy amenities such as swimming areas, picnic spots, and restrooms at Smithfield Beach. Please note that a $10
parking fee applies per vehicle.
Embark on this memorable biking adventure today!
Moderate/Strenuous Hike: Dunnfield Creek To Sunfish Pond Loop
Start by hiking along the Appalachian Trail just about 4 miles to Sunfish Pond, a
slow, steady uphill on a wide rocky path. You will reach a monument and see a sign for Sunfish Pond in 3.7 miles
and will have climbed almost 1,000 feet. This is a popular destination because the hike then takes you through
some of the prettiest forests in New Jersey to arrive at Sunfish Pond, a glacial lake 1,000 feet ABOVE the
surrounding area. After lunch at the far end of the pond, we will head back down toward the cars on Dunnfield
Creek Trail. This trail stays close to the creek as it heads southwest toward the Delaware River. Dunnfield
Creek Trail is rocky and uneven for the first mile but begins to get smoother. The trail follows most of the
twists and turns in the shallow creek, and you will cross back and forth several times to avoid the steep banks
on one side or the other. Three miles down, this trail crosses the creek near what is sometimes called Dunnfield
Falls. It is a short distance from the cars along the famous AT trail.
Sunfish Pond is a popular destination, but rightly so. For newer hikers, this hike is manageable… but it’s also
not a “walk in the park,” and 9 miles may be longer than you realize or can comfortably do. While on our way
back, we passed many weary hikers asking, “How much farther to the pond?” Please, honestly assess your fitness
level. This is not a good choice for your first hike.
- Bring standard hiking gear: Hat, Food, Water, Walking Stick, Sturdy Hiking Shoes
- Cost: $18 Transportation Fee
- Time: 8:00 am ~ 4:30 pm
- Limit 12 people
- Distance from camp: 40 Miles / 1 Hr.
- Vehicle: Passenger Van or Personal Cars (TBD)
- AMC / NJHiking.com / Pics of Sunfish Pond Loop
- Click HERE for more info
Moderate Hike in Cliff Park with Waterfalls and Mountain Views
Hike a 7-mile trail in Cliff Park, Milford, PA, featuring a total
elevation gain of 900 feet (with 400 feet gained in the initial mile) and stunning vistas of Hackers Falls and
the Delaware Water Gap. Optionally, you can extend your hike by an additional mile that includes a 220-foot
elevation change, leading to the remarkable Raymondskill Falls, the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania. The trail
to Hackers Falls is easy but does have some rocky patches. In contrast, the route to Raymondskill Falls is steep
and rootsy, requiring careful navigation through steps.
Cliff Trail presents breathtaking overlooks of the meandering Delaware River Valley from the crest of
Raymondskill Ridge, offering a high reward-to-effort ratio. Following an initial uphill trek, you will traverse
a mostly level ridge, offering views from at least four different vantage points. On clear days, you might even
catch sight of three states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. This awe-inspiring landscape previously
captivated early filmmakers, leading them to shoot several Westerns in the area, using its stunning scenery as a
stand-in for the American West. Halfway through your journey, you will reach Milford Knob, where you can admire
the town of Milford, PA, below, as well as High Point, NJ, in the distance.
As you delve deeper into the lush forest, you will hear the gentle rush of water as you descend into the
picturesque valley where the fan-shaped Hackers Falls rises over twenty feet. As you near the falls, the sound
of the rushing water will guide you to the exact spot. This is a perfect moment to pause, set down your phone,
and soak in the natural beauty surrounding you.
Once you return to the parking lot, you can take a half-mile walk to Raymondskill Falls. This three-tiered
waterfall is recognized as the tallest in the state of Pennsylvania. When you combine the heights of all three
tiers, it is only a few feet shorter than the famous Niagara Falls. While the trail is brief, it presents a
steep and uneven trek. The upper viewing area provides a glimpse of the upper pool and the top of one of its
cascades, while the lower viewing area is ideal for capturing stunning photographs of the falls. A spur trail
leads you on a quarter-
- Bring standard hiking gear: Hat, Food, Water, Hiking Stick, Hiking Sturdy Hiking Shoes
- Cost: $18 Transportation Fee
- Time: 8:30 am ~ 4:00 pm
- Limit 12 people
- Distance from camp: 6 miles / 10 min one way
- Vehicle: Passenger Van or Personal Cars (TBD)
- Facebook of Hackers Falls | Google Images of Hackers Falls
- Click HERE for more info
A Day at Promised Land State Park
Choose a morning activity:
- Rent a boat to tour Promised Land Lake (422 acres lake). Types of boats include rowboats, canoes, one and
two-person kayaks, and paddleboats.
- Enjoy a swim and relax at a large beach area with a concession stand nearby for refreshments.
- Bike the 6.5-mile paved road around Promised Land Lake, Lower Lake Road, and the park’s six campgrounds (you
must provide your own bike transportation).
Choose an afternoon activity:
Hike to Little Falls.- Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at the Masker Museum at Promised Land State Park. This
museum is one of the largest in the Commonwealth and features interactive stories, displays, and artifacts
that tell the story of the CCC in the Promised Land. Then, hike at Conservation Island (a 1.4-mile Flat Hike).
- Bike the 6.5-mile paved road around Promised Land Lake, Lower Lake Road and in the park’s six campgrounds
(must provide own bike and transportation).
- Bring Swimming gear if you plan to swim or paddle, closed-toe water shoes for paddling, hiking shoes, hat,
water, and food.
- Cost: $18 Transportation Fee
- Boat Rental: $TBD/hr., $TBD/2 hr., 4-8 hrs. $TBD (paid directly to the vendor on-site)
- Time: 8:30 am ~ 4:00 pm
- Distance from camp 30 Miles / 30 Min one-way
- Vehicle: Passenger Van or Personal Cars (TBD)
- Click HERE for more details
Moderate 3 to 4 ½ mile Hike at Tumbling Waters and Scenic Gorge Trails at the Pocono Environmental Education
Center
Tumbling Waters Trail is along gurgling creeks through tranquil hemlock ravines,
down to roaring waterfalls, and up to views of the Delaware River Valley and the Kittatinny Ridge in New Jersey.
This 3-mile orange-blazed trail begins along the Fossil trail, across from Pocono Environmental Education
Center's two group lodges, 30 yards up the campus road from PEEC's dining hall. At the end of the
first mile, hikers are rewarded with a beautiful overlook of the Delaware Valley and Kittatinny Mountains in New
Jersey at Hermits Hill. At 1.5 miles, take a series of switchbacks down 240 ft to the waterfalls. We will enjoy
listening to the waterfalls while having lunch. Afterward, you must climb back up the switchbacks before
continuing the main trail, which quickly ascends to Killer Hill (a total of 340 ft elevation gain from the falls
to the top of the hill). We will pass through 3 forest types: a hemlock forest, a mixed oak forest, and a pine
plantation before arriving on the shore of Pickerel Pond, which is a few minutes from the end of this trail.
After a bathroom break at the main lodge, head back out for about another hour towards the Moderate to Easy 1½
mile Scenic Gorge, which begins with Ridgeline Trail. Experience an open hardwood forest ecosystem and a dark,
cool hemlock canopy along Spackman's Creek.
Moderate 4.5 Mile Ridgeline Trail Hike at Pocono Environmental Education Center
The Ridgeline Trail is a well-marked and well-maintained
4.5-mile/3-hour (without stops) moderate hike with less than 250 feet of elevation gain. For the first half-mile
and the last mile, the Ridgeline Trail runs concurrently with the Scenic Gorge Trail.
You pass through the oak-chestnut forest and then climb up and over ridges of sedimentary rock, descend from a
steep ridge – with the help of a rope – to the gorge below, where you visit the ruins of a cabin and its
abandoned earthen dam. Follow around forested wetlands, and dive deep into a mature Hemlock forest following
Spackman’s Creek. Even though the terrain is hilly, much of the area was farmed, and rock walls and a stone
chimney can be seen along the trail. Before you leave the forest, you come to a 15-foot waterfall on Alicia
Creek (AKA Sparkman’s Creek) and then hike alongside the stream back to your starting point.
This is a repeat of Friday's activity.
- Bring standard hiking gear: Hat, Walking Stick, Water, Food, Hiking Shoes
- Cost: $18 Transportation Fee
- Time: 8:30 am~1:00 pm
- Limit 20 People
- Distance from camp: 15 Miles /25 Min one-way
- Vehicle: Bus
- YouTube video of Trials at PEEC
- Click HERE for more info
Cornelia & Florence Bridge Nature Preserve
Enjoy a peaceful, easy walk through the forest near camp. A good portion of the three miles of trails in the
Preserve is handicap accessible*, with gradual uphill and downhill (total elevation gain/loss under 200 ft.) and
wide, mostly flat paths. You need to watch your step with rocks and tree roots in a few places.
Before his death in 2008, Dingman Township native Charles Bridge donated his family's 300-acre property to
the township. Charlie had two specific visions for the property ̶ to honor his late wife and mother, who wanted
to preserve the property, and to honor their wish that the land be accessible for public enjoyment. He also
requested that the Park be named the Cornelia and Florence Bridge Preserve in their honor.
- Bring a hat, water, Sneakers, and decent walking shoes. Some spots might get muddy if rained recently.
- Cost: $18 Transportation Fee
- Time: 9:30 pm~ 12:30 pm
- Limit: 15 people
- Distance from camp: The hike starts in camp
- TripAdvisor / Facebook / Website/ Historical Background / Park
Map
- Click HERE for more info
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