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LACKAWAXEN RIVER SOJOURN - MAY 30TH, 2026A one-day paddle on the river from Honesdale to Hawley.
Cost: $90/Day All-Inclusive (rentals additional)
Hotel Stays/Alcohol Additional
Rain or Shine Event
Program Includes:
Guided paddle on the Lackawaxen River, including presentations from Wayne County Historical Society, Wayne Conservation District
What's included
Rental Kayak or personal kayak/ Canoe Livery
In Program Bussing to start
Rental boat, paddle, and jacket
River Safety Crew
Lunch and Snacks
Presentations
Donation to Lackawaxen River Trails
What's not included
Dinner at Grant's Woods at Settlers Inn
Itinerary
8:00 - 9:00 AM Registration
9:15 AM Shuttle to start
10:30 AM Sojourn Launch - Paddle from Sycamore Point to White Mills River Access (approx. 6 miles)
12:00 - 2:00 PM Lunch and Presentations at White Mills River Access
2:00 Resume Paddle
4:00 - 4:30 PM End at Bingham Park River Access
5:30 PM Optional Dinner at Grant's Wood at Settler's Inn, 4 Main Ave. Hawley, PA (Across Street from Bingham Park)
6:30 PM Evening Presentation by Wayne County Historical Society at Settler's Inn
Check-in details
Registration 8:00 - 9:00 AM Bingham Park, Hawley, PA 1 Main Ave. Hawley, PA
Walk-on registration (day of event) must arrive as early as possible to guarantee admittance. Email or call ahead to confirm space is available.
Pre-registration is highly recommended. Space is limited.
What to bring
Appropriate footwear, Class 3 PFD Coastguard Approved
(Mandatory Lifejacket Use For This Event)
Waterproof Bag For Electronics Protection Strongly Recommended
Waterbottles Refillable Preferred
This Event Is In September, water and air temperatures may be cold dress, plan and pack accordingly
Special requirements
Any special dietary needs or special accommodations must be emailed and approved at least one week before the event.
Restrictions
REGISTRANTS WILL SIGN WAIVERS AND RELEASES AT REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT
REGISTRANT MUST BE 18 OR OLDER, OR HAVE PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION AND SIGNATURE
12 AND OLDER MAY PADDLE ALONE, UNDER 12 MUST BE IN A TANDEM WITH AN ADULT
NO PARTICIPANTS UNDER 50 LBS
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PERMITTED ON ANY STATE, COUNTY, OR MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES
NO GLASS ON THE RIVER
PFD’S MUST BE WORN ON, IN , OR NEAR THE WATER. TYPE III MINIMUM
NO INFLATABLE PFD’S
Disclaimers
This event is a rain or shine event; cancellation will be at the discretion of the organizers
If the river height is not adequate, it will be relocated to the Delaware River
There will be a $50.00 fee on all cancellations between the time registration opens and 30 days prior to the start of the Lackawaxen River Sojourn.
Cancellations between 30 days until 10 days before the start of the Delaware River Sojourn are subject to a $50.00 per person per day cancellation fee.
Cancellations made less than 10 days before the start of the Lackawaxen River Sojourn are non-refundable.
These fees are necessary to cover registration expenses due to cancellations.
By registering, you agree to this cancellation policy.
If you have any questions, email [email protected]
Thanks to our partners: Wayne County Community Foundation, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds & Rivers, Northeast Wilderness Experience, Settlers Hospitality Group and more!
The Lackawaxen River Sojourn is the first step in an effort to host annual events using the new river accesses between Honesdale and Hawley.
Please email [email protected] with any questions!
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Event Venue
Honesdale, PA - Hawley, PA, Honesdale Free Methodist, 17 Church St, Hawley, PA 18428, United States
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