Passaic River-Essex County Environmental Center

  • Essex County Environmental Center map

    Essex County Environmental Center map


A self-supported trip created by PaddlingPairNJ

Trip Overview

Nice easy out and back paddle from the Essex County Environmental Center upstream to the Route 10/Mount Pleasant Avenue Bridge. 2.7 miles one way.

The Essex County Environmental Center offers a nice put in point with parking, portapotties, nice gardens and a nice gravel launch area.

We did not encounter any significant snags going upriver. Not much current in most spots either.

Great Blue Herrons, Green Herrons, King Fishers, Red Tail Hawk, Great Egrets, Musk Turtles, Sliders.

Trip Details

  • Trip Dates: 8/13/2023
  • Sport/Activity: Kayaking
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Water Type: River/Creek (Up to Class II)

Trip Location