Trip Planning - Tidal Delaware River Bristol to Neshaminy and Pen Ryn

Safety considerations (orange text indicates consideration applicable to kayaker only)

In addition to standard safety information, consider the following safety concerns:

There is a road bridge that crosses the Delaware just south of River Mile 118. Currents around bridges may be swift. Exercise caution

This area can become busy with ships and anchorage areas activity.

Paddlers who do not coordinate their trips with changes in the tide will need to paddle against the tide for a portion of their trip.