Easy: Paddle from Buckingham to Long Eddy

Paddle this calm stretch of river from Buckingham River Access to Long Eddy River Access. This stretch is approximately 9.5 river miles and takes on average 4.5 hours to paddle. A few miles downstream from Buckingham the river will split around Frisbie Island, before rejoining right before the town of Equinunk, Pennsylvania. After several more miles you will pass under the Lordville-Equinunk Bridge. During the second half of your journey, look to your left to see Bouchoux Hill and Jensen Hill, reaching 1762 feet and 1676 feet respectively. The Bouchoux Trail to Jensen’s Ledges climbs up part of Bouchoux Hill. If paddling during the right time of year, you may be able to glimpse the waterfall coming off of the hill not far from Jensen’s Ledges. Throughout the paddle, keep an eye out for wildlife such as herons, eagles, cormorants, and egrets. This stretch of river is relatively calm with only riffles and no rapids. River Safety Wearing a life jacket is the #1 thing you can do to stay safe on the river. Make sure your life jacket fits snugly and is the correct size for you. Familiarize yourself with the life jacket rules of the river. During all seasons, there is always a risk of hypothermia. Even during summer, water temperatures can remain cold. Always come prepared, check the weather forecast, wear appropriate clothing, and bring an extra set of dry clothes. River conditions can change very quickly. Stay informed by calling the river hotline line at 845-252-7100 for daily information about river height, condition, and temperatures. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from April 1st to October 31st. Glass is prohibited on the river. Closed toed shoes are recommended to protect your feet. The river is surrounded by private property. Please respect landowners and do not stop or get off on private property. Driving and Parking There are no public shuttles, public transit, or ride-sharing services along the Upper Delaware River, as well as limited cell service. Unless you are renting equipment from a livery which offers shuttling services, make a plan on how you will get back to your vehicle after your trip. Parking lots are available at both the Buckingham and Long Eddy River Accesses. Most visitors will leave one car at their starting point and another at their ending point.