Depends upon the air temps and your\their tolerance to cooler water, but in
general I'de say late May or early June. Sooner if we get really warm air
temps. I really think your group will enjoy the Gap. There is one outfitter,
if you google and call a few.....that offers taking you and your group gear
included to the top for about 10-15 bucks a person and drop you off, well
worth it. To make a Thurs-Sun trip out of 30 miles, you will need to keep
your daily float to around 4-5. May start early Thurs evening, paddle for an
hour and find a site. Look for local clubs too that may have Pine Barrens
info. Good luck and have fun!
"Kernix" wrote in message
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A weekend trip is what I'm thinking - actually Thurs night to Sunday
morning. Any idea when it will warm enough to swim? May?

Jim