Paddle Lake Carnegie - Delaware Raritan Canal Loop in Princeton

Paddle the Lake Carnegie - Delaware Raritan Canal loop in Princeton, NJ. IMPORTANT: This route will involve a portage (carry) at the trip mid-point. We will move the kayak from Lake Carnegie into the Delaware Raritan Canal for the return trip back to the starting point at Alexander Street at the Princeton Canoe Rental. If you are a beginner, I don’t recommend this event for you given the duration of the trip and the required portage at the mid-point.

The plan would be to take 2-3 hours to complete a tour of the area by starting at Alexander Street at Turning Basin Park and making our way from Lake Carnegie to the Millstone Aqueduct footbridge (about 1.7 miles one way) with a couple of stops at the coves along the way. At the footbridge, we would work together to get the kayaks out of the lake and carrying them 30 yards into the canal (see photo for the portage spot) for the return trip. You wouldn’t need to do this portage activity by yourself as I am happy to assist you but you might want to skip the event if you have any physical issues that would make the portage difficult.

Renters: See this link for rental rates at the location: http://princetoncanoe.com/ (suggest renting for a 3 hour period from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM).
Note: I have no affiliation with the rental company.

1. Posted time is the meet time (9:30 AM). Please be ready to leave the launch site within a half hour after the posted meet time so we can start on-time (10:00 AM).
2. Keep notifications on for any pertaining updates or changes such as weather, water, or traffic conditions day of and hours leading up to the event.
3. SAFETY: You must have a PFD on board your vessel at all times as per state/ federal laws; however you are not required to wear it May 1- October 31.
4. If you plan to leave the group at any time during the trip, (ie turn back early, or need a break) please let someone know, ie call or whistle to get someone’s attention.
5. ALL PADDLE ACTIVITIES ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK. This is an all-volunteer event and you are responsible for your own safety.
6. If your plans change and you cannot attend, please change your RSVP ASAP so we know not to expect you.