Mohawk Canoe Club

This trip is Penny Pot to the Forge. We meet in the PennyPot parking lot to work out shuttle and unload.

Note the 9:00 am start time, there should be good parking because it is a weekday.

The Penny Pot Park is a small parcel of land located at Spur 561 and Eighth Ave. (right off of Route 322) in Folsom it's easy to get to the Penny Pot Park.

Starting point is Penny Pot Park, ending at the Forge. good trip . This is a good trip we just recently cleared is typically a 5 hour trip, approximately 10 miles. The river is winding. There is usually beautiful flora and fauna along the way and historic sites to be seen. We will be stopping along the way for lunch.

REQUIREMENTS:

• water
• sunscreen
• hat
• lunch
• pfd (life jacket) -- this is mandatory!
• change of clothes
• Bug Spray

Rancocas Creek. From Pemberton behind Frog's (Formerly Clarke's) up stream to the closed Burlington County College location. The address is 201 Hanover Street, Pemberton, NJ. Easy six mile paddle up and back. No shuttle. Meet at Pemberton at 9:00 AM. Trip leader is Charlie Keys, text is best -- 609-742-7932.

If you send a text, please include your name so I know who is attending. Any questions email or call.

If unable to attend remove your RSVP.

# Celebrating the Spirit of the Mohawk Canoe Club

As August arrives, one of my favorite Mohawk traditions is just around the corner—our Annual Mohawk Canoe Club Picnic. Sometimes the best club events aren't the biggest adventures on the water, but the opportunities to slow down, catch up with old friends, welcome new members, and simply enjoy spending time together.

This year's picnic will once again be held at Pakim Pond on Saturday, August 8 at 12 pm. After the success of last year's gathering, we're returning to the same beautiful location. The pavilion offers plenty of shade, easy parking, nearby hiking trails, and, of course, opportunities to get out on the water for those who would like to paddle before or after lunch.

A special thank you goes to Joe and Judy Logan, who have once again graciously agreed to coordinate the picnic. The club will provide the traditional picnic favorites -- hot dogs, hamburgers, turkey burgers, and baked beans. As always, we invite everyone attending to bring a favorite side dish, salad, dessert, or beverage to share. The variety of homemade dishes has become one of the highlights of this annual event.

More than anything, our picnic is about community. Whether you've been a Mohawk member for decades or joined us this season, I hope you'll consider spending a few hours with your fellow paddlers. It is one of the few times each year when we can gather without worrying about shuttle logistics, river levels, or the next rapid. Instead, we have the chance to relax, exchange stories from the season, meet new friends, and celebrate the camaraderie that has always made Mohawk Canoe Club special.

As we move through the heart of paddling season, I also want to thank everyone who has led trips, cleared rivers, welcomed new members, and volunteered their time to keep our club active and thriving. Organizations like ours depend on members who are willing to step forward, and I am continually grateful for the generosity and enthusiasm that define this club.

I hope to see many of you at Pakhim Pond. Bring your appetite, your favorite side dish or desert to share, a comfortable chair if you'd like, and, of course, your Mohawk spirit. Here's to another wonderful day together – and to many more miles on the water before the season is over.

Please RVSP to Joe Logan at mayandpops@aol.com or his home phone at 609-893-9751.

Thanks,
Erin

INFORMATION:

Mohawk Canoe Club Annual Picnic
Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 12 pm

Pakim Pond Pavilion
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
Highway Route 72 East, New Lisbon, NJ 08064