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
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Funky Groovy Tour
The tour will be in four parts:
Museum
at Bethel Woods: The Museum at Bethel Woods explores the unique experience of the 1969
Woodstock Music and Art Fair, its significance as a culminating event of a decade of radical cultural
transformation, and the legacies of the Sixties and Woodstock today. Through personal stories and profiles,
immersive musical and multimedia exhibit displays and experiences, engaging programs, and educational events,
the Museum encourages intergenerational dialogue about important ideas and issues relevant today. It also helps
preserve the historic site where the Woodstock festival took place.
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Exhibits at the Museum
Bindy Bazaar Trail: How Bazaar: Arts, Crafts, & Camping at Woodstock delves into the
lesser-known aspects of the historic 1969 festival. This exhibit explores two integral pieces of the Woodstock
experience: the Bindy Bazaar marketplace and the festival’s pioneering approach to on-site camping. Drawing on
over five years of extensive research, oral histories, and archaeological investigations, this exhibit invites
visitors to explore the rich and often overlooked elements that contributed to Woodstock’s legacy.
Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods: The Harvest Festival highlights the
bounty and talent of both Sullivan County and the surrounding areas. It's free, family-friendly, and
features more than 100 vendors, including a farmers' market, craft and artisan goods, specialty foods,
beer, wine, spirits, and food trucks. Offerings also include live music, a creative learning tent, corn and hay
mazes, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Shohola Falls: On the way back, we will stop briefly to view Shohola Falls. This stunning
waterfall, seventy-five feet wide and 50 feet tall, showcases nature's power. The water cascades
dramatically, leaving spectators in awe, even in drier seasons when neighboring falls may run low.
- Bring Water, a packed lunch, and Money for miscellaneous. Purchases and Comfortable Walking Shoes
- Cost: Adult $22, or Senior 65+ $20 + $6 Special Exhibit Fee for Bindy Bazar + $18 Transportation Fee
- Optional 1-hour docent tour for an extra $6
- Approx. 9:15 am ~ 4:40 pm
- Distance 56 Miles Round Trip / 80 Min Drive Time Round Trip
- Vehicle: Vendor Supplied Bus
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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!
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
- 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)
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- 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
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
Hike four miles along the Appalachian Trail to Sunfish Pond, which features a steady uphill climb along a rocky
path. After 3.7 miles, you will reach a monument marked with a sign for Sunfish Pond, having ascended 1,000
feet. This destination is popular for its beautiful New Jersey forests, which lead to a glacial lake located
1,000 feet above sea level. After lunch at the pond, we will return via Dunnfield Creek Trail, which follows the
creek southwest to the Delaware River. The first mile is rocky, but it smooths out afterward. The trail winds
around the shallow creek, requiring multiple crossings. About three miles in, it crosses near Dunnfield Falls,
and then it is a short distance back to the vehicles along the AT.
Sunfish Pond is well loved, and rightly so. The hike is manageable for newer hikers but challenging as the nine
miles can feel long. On our return, we encountered tired hikers asking, “How much farther to the pond?” Please
assess your fitness level honestly—this hike is not suitable for beginners.
- 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)
- NJHiking.com / Pics of Sunfish Pond Loop
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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
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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)
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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 and Upper Indian Ladders (falls) Hike at PEEC
This moderate 4.5-mile trail, featuring an elevation gain of
over 570 feet with several ups and downs, is marked with yellow blazes. It winds through oak-hickory forests,
ravines, and wetlands, leading into a mature hemlock forest along Spackman’s Creek. The Ridgeline Trail overlaps
with the Scenic Gorge Trail for the first and last half miles. Remnants of rock walls suggest that this area was
once used for farming. You will climb ridges and descend steeply using a rope to reach the gorge while exploring
the remains of a cabin and an abandoned dam. The path meanders through wetlands and leads to a 15-foot waterfall
on Alicia Creek before returning alongside the stream to its starting point. Additionally, we will visit Upper
Indian Ladders Falls, a 30-foot multi-tiered waterfall along Upper Hornbeck’s Creek.
- Bring standard hiking gear: Hat, Walking Stick, Water, Food, and Hiking Shoes
- Pack your lunch during breakfast.
- Distance from camp: 15 Miles /25 Min one-way
- Length: 4.5 miles, loop
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Blaze: Yellow
- Elevation Change: 220 feet, with a total gain of 570 feet, including all the ups and downs.
- Cost: $18 Transportation Fee
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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
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