Pennsylvania whitewater - Black Creek, Luzerne County
Luzerne
county,
Hazelton to Nescopeck section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-IV 14.6 miles
The Hazelton to Nescopeck section of Black Creek is 14.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-IV section. The put-in location is a short drive from Pottsville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for
beginners. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. The Hazelton to Nescopeck stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature
will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: Summer brings highs in the 80's to Black Creek with overnight lows in the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's while Black Creek nighttime low temperatures
through the wintertime are in the 10's. The amount of rain that falls at Black Creek is close to the national average; during June this area sees the most rain, and February is when it's the driest.
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