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BARRYVILLE – The Upper Delaware Council’s 37th Annual Family Raft Trip will take place on Sunday, August 3, paddling from Barryville to Pond Eddy. Advance public reservations at a deeply discounted rate are due by July 25.

The host livery of Kittatinny Canoes will provide the rafts with a minimum occupancy of four guests, paddles, life jackets, safety instructions, and shuttle transportation at the end of the journey.

Arrive between 9-10 a.m. at Kittatinny Canoes and Campgrounds located at 3854 Rt. 97 in Barryville to park, check-in at the UDC registration table, and launch.

The average length for this seven-mile trip is 4 hours, depending on the water level and each group’s desired pace. This segment of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is a whitewater destination with several long stretches of quiet pools ideal for rafters of any experience level. It includes Cedar and Shohola rapids plus multiple eddies and sets of shallow riffles.

The UDC’s group rate is $30 for ages 13 and up, and $20 for ages 4-12 for cash or checks. Add $1 per ticket for online PayPal payments. Reservations should include complete contact information, all guest names, and the ages of any minor children under 18.

Participants should be in good physical condition. Children must weigh a minimum of 40 lbs. and be able to swim. Parties of less than four will be matched at the UDC’s discretion.

For optimum safety, all UDC participants (children and adults) will be required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device when they are on the water for the duration of the trip.

Pack a picnic lunch and plenty of drinking water. Dress to get wet, wear sunscreen and foot protection, and avoid bringing valuables. Small coolers, fishing equipment, and waterproof bags for items such as cameras and keys may be tied into the raft.

Please see the registration flyer posted at www.upperdelawarecouncil.org, which also includes the PayPal link. Call (845) 252-3022 or email stephanie@upperdelawarecouncil.org to reserve or ask questions.

The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) is a non-profit organization working since 1988 in partnership with the National Park Service to conserve the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River for the benefit of present and future generations. The Council holds this exact-cost raft trip to foster appreciation for the river and its resources through a fun, recreational activity to motivate its stewardship.

The Council’s voting members are 13 New York towns and Pennsylvania townships which border on the river, as well as the State of New York, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Delaware River Basin Commission in a non-voting capacity.