Mullica River – 5-Hour Paddle – For Experienced Paddlers
The Mullica River canoe and kayak trail is a favorite for paddlers looking for a longer journey through Wharton State Forest!
Paddling is a truly incredible experience on the Mullica River!
Beginning at Lock’s Bridge, this trip winds 8 miles through the heart of Wharton State Forest to the take-out at Pleasant Mills. Many times, you will find yourself surround by silence with only the buzz and hum of nature to accompany you on your journey. You’ll move through narrow passages surrounded by tall cedar stands, navigate the twists and turns before the river opens to wider areas fringed with beautiful white and yellow flowers of the water lily and purple flowers of pickerel weed. Trip length: 8 miles
Paddlers on this trip begin at the Beaver Dam area at Lock’s Bridge and end at Pleasant Mills, which for many, is a challenging excursion. For that reason, if you are uncertain of your limits or ability, please consider the 4-Hour on the Batsto River. We want everyone to be safe and have fun!
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In Detail
Throughout the season, you have the chance to see a variety of flowering plants. In early spring, the white and purple Lance Leaved Violet begins to show itself along the banks. The yellow spike of golden club emerges from the surface of slow moving areas of the river to indicate the coming season.
Deeper into the forest, you may see Sand Myrtle and Pixie in the dryer upland areas. Moving into May, the star-flower (Trientalis borealis), begins to show itself in the swamps and low lying areas adjacent to the river. Pink Lady Slipper orchid (Cypripedium acaule) also begins to bloom in May and early June, producing a great flower akin to a small shoe. Slender Blue Flag (Iris prismatica), produce a large and showy blue flower and is very common along the banks of the Pinelands Rivers. In mid- June, Pickerel Weed will begin to bloom in shallow, protected waters in the river bed and Teaberry (Gaultheria Procumbens) flowers on the upland areas adjacent to the river before producing its tasty berry later on in the season.
Trip begins at Pinelands Adventures headquarters: 1005 Atsion Rd; Shamong, NJ; 08088 Questions? Email Us !