Every year, thousands of people gather along the shore of the Delaware in Lambertville for the annual Shad Festival, a celebration of food, the arts, the community...and the shad fish. This moderately easy hike will start upriver in Stockton, take us along both sides of the Delaware River on the canal paths and mid-hike, we'll walk across the river to Lambertville! Afterward, the group can vote on whether to return to the festival or go for a late lunch and drinks...either option is sure to be fun!

Please note that the Shad Festival runs from 12.30 to 5.30pm. Depending on the pace of our hike, we may or may not hike right through the festival!

Member Cost:
$5 for the first 5
$10 for the next 6 to 25
$20 at the door

Non-Member Cost:
$20 online and at the door.

Tickets:
There are a limited number of tickets for sale. Tickets are not mailed, but your name will be kept at the door. All sales are final.

Specs:
The hike is classified as easy/moderate and is good for beginners.
Length of the hike is about 7 miles long and we will walk at a moderate pace. The trail is level, so this is a good hike for beginners who want to try for additional mileage!
The hike should take about 4 hours and will include a break when we reach New Hope/Lambertville.
As with all hikes you must be in good, athletic shape.

Sweeper:
If the group size is large we are going to look for a volunteer to act as a sweeper. Sweepers will walk at the end of the hike line and will make sure the group stays together.

Hike Leader:
Keira will be leading this hike. She will make sure the hike starts on time so please arrive on time.

What to bring:
Water (required).
Hiking boots and bug spray recommended.

Inclement Weather:
Heavy precipitation will cancel this hike; drizzle will not. Please check your inbox for updates and the NJYP.org calendar. Tickets will be refunded.

Directions:
From Rt. 202 South – take last exit in NJ for State Rt. 29 North to Stockton. Once on Rt. 29, continue about 2.5 miles to the intersection of Main Street and Bridge Street. Park on the street - there’s parking along Bridge Street and N. Railroad Ave. Meet at the corner of Main and Bridge (in front of Meil’s).

Google maps link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=bridge+and+main+street%2C+stockton+NJ&hl=en&ll=40.406863%2C-74.977398&spn=0.008839%2C0.021136&sll=40.407883%2C-74.978224&sspn=0.001105%2C0.002642&vpsr

How to find the group:
We will meet at the corner of Bridge and Main Streets in Stockton, in front of Miel's.