slack water tide centerton bridge, nj main stream, rancocas creek
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RANCOCAS CREEK
Slack Water TideCenterton Bridge, NJ
Main Stream , Rancocas Creek
Eco - Tour Water TrailPaddle Guide
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Rancocas Creek
Rancocas Paddle Guide
“Let Us Begin this Descriptive Tour of the Rancocas Creek, as both Shores will be under our
eyes at once” 1893
NJ’s Blueway’s Paddling Trails Model
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Water Trails Are Greenways w/ Specific Access Points
and other recreation opportunities.
Goal: Build a broad understanding of paddle
trails and economic benefit to the community to which
a paddle trail passes.
Understanding
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Map of Rancocas CreekCaptain J. Wald - 1776
Mt. Holly
1776 Site of McIlvaine Farm
Site of Present Day – Westampton’s - Nature Center
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Riverside
Understanding
Pine St.Mt. Holly, NJ
RT. 38Mt. Holly, NJ RT. 38
Mt. Holly, NJ
Iron Works ParkMt. Holly, NJ
Pine St.Mt. Holly, NJ
To Rt. 38
Off-Load Areas
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North Branch Sailing Shallop1700’s
Jug-Handle
Rt. 206Vincentown
Diner
Rancocas Creek
Rancocas Creek
Rancocas Creek
Iron Works ParkMt. Holly, NJ
1) Paddling Trail is a Greenway that serves to
attract visitors and acts as destination for
environmental, cultural and historical attractions.
Put-In Location
Put-In Location
Destinations
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Iron Works ParkMt. Holly, NJ
Put-In Parking
General Parking
Exposed at Low Tide
Mt. HollyLeaving Kayak Launch on High Tide
Mt. Holly has a 4 to 6 Foot Tide
Launch
DownstreamTimbucto
WestamptonState Park
Nature CenterCounty Parks
Open River Tidal Paddle Take-OutRancocas Paddle Guide
Destinations
7Mt. Holly, Shallow Drafting River Sailing Scow
Late 1800’s
Mt. Holly’s Rancocas Creek Maritime History
1870’s Boat Hook from the Tug Minerva
Courtesy of Mt. Holly Library
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2) Paddle Trail Brings New Visitor Spending That
Benefits Local Economies
Destinations
Mt. HollyIron Works Park
Start of Paddle Trail
Timbuctoo Point
Tidal Marsh
Grist Mill Revolutionary War Site
Rancocas State Park
Nature Center
Confluence of North and South Branch
Long Bridge County Park
WESTAMPTON, NJ
Rancocas Village
Destinations
<<< Trail
Woodland ViewsRancocas State Park
Rancocas Creek EntryRancocas State Park
State Park Beaver Lodge
Long Bridge County Park Landing
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Destinations
Atlantic Coastal Plain Fresh & Oligohaline
Tidal Marshes
Westampton’s Historic Timbuctoo,
Marsh Ecology
Marsh Environment and Eco-Systems
Courtesy of Nature Center
Wall Mural
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Destinations
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High Tide
Nature Center Landing
Trail Marker #19
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Which One Doesn’t Belong ?
Destinations
North Branch Rancocas Creek
Ecology
Old Grist Mill Revolutionary War Site
Tidal Marsh
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Cedar Swamp Run
Creek Side Nature Center Landing
Destinations
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Cedar Swamp Run Westampton
3) Paddling Trail Fosters “Regional Destination
Tourism”, “Stewardship” & Creates
“Expanded Visitor Appeal”
Appeal
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Early FallBeech Beach
Rancocas State ParkRancocas Paddle Guide
Appeal
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Investment in a Regional Paddle Trail and Supporting Visitor Services
Confluence Sand-Bar
“Lost” on a Lazy Day
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4) Paddle Trails Catalyze Partnerships, Collaboration and
Cooperation
Collaboration
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Confluence of the South and North Branch Rancocas Creek
South Branch of the Rancocas Creek
Access to Hainesport and Lumberton
North Branch of the Rancocas Creek
Access to Mt. Holly and Westampton
Centerton Bridge
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Support
Open Tidal Water Paddling
Collaboration
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Safety Issues for Tidal Paddlers
• Be Alert for Other Boats and Ships, especially on the Delaware River.• The Lower Rancocas is home to fast moving jet-skis and rapid fast boats. Stay Clear of
Such Vessels. Paddle in the near-shore tidal zone.• Ships, Boats and Tugs Generate large and at time dangerous wakes. • Be aware of the changing tide. The tide reverses its flow direction four times a day.• Kayakers on the Tidal Delaware Should be Experienced. Open canoes without flotation
are not recommended.• Do not paddle or boat alone. Stay visible to other boaters. Be alert for things behind
you.• Watch for floating debris, Especially after up-river and local rain storms.• Much of the river is urbanized. Piers and river traffic present obstacles.• Be prepared for changes in climate, wind forces, tidal currents, and other natural
hazards whose risks are mitigated by your action and preparation.• Stay clear of river oriented security risk areas. Be able to communicate w/ others while
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SupportCollaboration
DOWNSTREAM OF CENTERTON BRIDGE OPEN TIDAL WATER PADDLING
Centerton Bridge
Bridgeboro Narrows
Confluence
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Support
Open Tidal Water Paddling
Collaboration
Confluence
Section 1: Centerton Bridge
Section 2: Willingboro
Mill Creek
Park
Open Tidal Water PaddleHAS
Increased Hazards and Risks
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Support
Open Tidal Water Paddling
Collaboration
Burlington County’s “Blueway “ Paddling Trail
Mill CreekEcology
Creek Side Agriculture
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SupportCollaboration
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Willingboro
1930State of NJ Aerial Survey
Westampton/Rancocas/Willingboro
Rancocas
Westampton
Burlington
Charleston Mill Creek
Willingboro
Rancocas Creek
Westampton
State Park
SupportCollaboration
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Route 130
Section 3:Bridgeboro Narrows
Warning
Rapid, Fast Tidal – Currents
Mill Creek Park
Open Tidal Water Paddling
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SupportCollaboration
Details of Bridgeboro Narrows
Rt. 130
Willingboro
Bridgeboro
BridgeboroBridge
RAPID, FAST CURRENTS
Above , Under and Past Bridge
Open Tidal Water Paddling
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Fenton Island
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Down CreekLanding Basin
5) Paddling Trail Encourages Local Entrepreneurship
Take-Out Lightning Jack’s Marina, Riverside NJ
4 Hours from Mt. Holly’s Iron Work’s Park Put-In Location
Commerce
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Section 4:
Lower Section of the Rancocas Creek
Take-Out Location
State HighwayRoute 130
Willingboro
Recommended Take-Out
Lightning Jack’s Marina
Open Tidal Water Paddling
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Hawk Island
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Bridgeboro Road
Laycock
Street<<< O
ne Mile >>>
Amico Island Burlington County
Park
Bridgeboro
Commerce
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Lightning Jack’s Marina
Laycock Street
Lightning Jack’s Driveway
Daily and Season Pass Ramp Fee’s
Waterfront RestaurantRepair and Storage Facilities
On-Site Parking
Lightning Jack’s
Amico Island Burlington County
Park
Office
Restaurant
Ramp
Delawar
e Rive
r
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Commerce
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Amico Island Burlington County
Park
Lightning Jack’s
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware River
Emergency Landing Only
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Low Tide-Mud Flat
Commerce
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Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
2 to 3 Hours R/TPaddle Time
Paddle
No Creek Access
No Waterfront
Access
Lightning Jacks >>>>
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From the North Overlook
Rancocas Creek on the Delaware River Convergence
Burlington County’s, Amico Island Park
Pennsylvania
Hawk IslandNJ
Ranco
cas
CreekDelaware River
Riversi
de, NJ
6) Paddle Trail Connects, Engages and Cultivates a Community Sense of Pride and Well-Being
Amico Island ParkDelaware River
Cinnaminson, NJ
Rancocas Creek
“Blueway”
Trail
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