EAST STROUDSBURG GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Paddling the Delaware: Shawnee Inn’s 3‑ and 13‑Mile Canoe Runs from East Stroudsburg
Guided canoe trips launched from the Shawnee Inn offer either a scenic 3‑mile paddle or an adventurous 13‑mile route on the Delaware River—this guide lays out what to expect and how to plan.
Paddling the Delaware: Shawnee Inn’s 3‑ and 13‑Mile Canoe Runs from East Stroudsburg.
Embark on a guided canoe trip from the Shawnee Inn that follows the Delaware River through a quiet, wooded corridor. Options include a shorter, scenic 3‑mile paddle or a longer, 13‑mile route; both launch after a short upstream shuttle and finish back at Shawnee for a simple come-and-go experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Scenic Stretch of the Delaware
The canoe trips take you along a peaceful section of the Delaware River framed by natural riverine scenery and opportunities to spot local wildlife.
Choose a 3‑Mile Scenic Paddle or a 13‑Mile Run
Two distinct route lengths let paddlers opt for a short, scenic outing or a longer, more ambitious paddle along the same river corridor.
Shuttle Launch from Smithfield Beach; Return to Shawnee
Trips begin with parking at the Shawnee Inn and a shuttle upstream to Smithfield Beach for launch; the river journey concludes with disembarkation steps away from the Inn.
What the day feels like
What the Trip Feels Like
The outing moves with a steady, uncomplicated rhythm: arrive and park at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, make your way to the River Trips base, and board a shuttle upstream to Smithfield Beach. From there you step into a canoe and glide downriver—either for a short, scenic 3‑mile float or for the longer 13‑mile stretch—ending back at Shawnee where you disembark just steps from where you began.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and when to choose which route.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a roughly two‑hour guided outing.
Meet at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort; park at the Inn, proceed to the River Trips base, and expect a shuttle upstream to Smithfield Beach for launch.
No specific gear list is provided in the available details; consult the operator for recommended clothing, footwear, and personal items.
The 3‑mile canoe trip is priced per person; the 13‑mile canoe trip is priced per canoe (up to three guests).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do I meet for the canoe trip?
Meet at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort; from there you proceed to the River Trips base.
How long is the canoe trip?
The trip duration is approximately 2 hours.
Where will we launch the canoe?
Participants are shuttled upstream to Smithfield Beach for launch before paddling downstream toward Shawnee.
How are the two route options priced?
The 3‑mile trip is priced per person; the 13‑mile trip is priced per canoe (up to 3 guests).
Is the trip suitable for families or couples?
The experience is described as suitable for families, friends, or couples seeking an outdoor river outing.
Do we return to the same place where we start?
Yes—the river journey concludes back at the Shawnee Inn, with disembarkation steps away from the starting point.