Pennsylvania whitewater - Hornbeck's Creek, Pike County

Pike county, Emery's Road to Route 209 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     1.8 miles
  If you're coming from East Stroudsburg it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Hornbeck's Creek in Pike County is 1.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V+ section. The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section is quite short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Since you're on this site you
    are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There are no other sections to paddle along Hornbeck's Creek
than the Emery's Road to Route 209 section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
All our national parks are good places to stop by, and Delaware National Scenic River is no exception.
 
Hornbeck's Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; most of the rain falls all through May while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
For the period of the warm days of summer at Hornbeck's Creek temperatures are usually in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Hornbeck's Creek are in the 10's.

Hornbeck's Creek, Emery's Road to Route 209 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 1.8 miles
Average Gradient: 242 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.19559
Longitude: -74.9096

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.18949
Longitude: -74.88431

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Current weather conditions at Hornbeck's Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: HAWLEY 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Fernwood Hotel and Resort, Bushkill
9 miles away
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9 miles away
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Scottish Inns Milford, Milford
9 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hornbeck's Creek.
 Whitewater Near Hornbeck's Creek:
Raymondskill Creek, Pike County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (SR 2009 to Route 209)
Bush Kill Creek, Pike/Monroe County , 10 miles away, Class I-IV - 25 miles long (Pickeral Lake to Bushkill)
Shohola Creek, Pike County , 13 miles away, Class I-IV - 9.5 miles long (Shohola Falls Park to Mouth)
Delaware River, Sullivan/ Orange/ Pike County , 16 miles away, Class II - 0.2 miles long (Mongaup Wave)
Mongaup River, Orange/ Sullivan County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (Rio Dam to Delaware River)
Paulins Kill River, Sussex Warren County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Stillwater to Delaware River)
Lackawaxen River, Pike County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Above Delaware confluence)
Clove Brook, Sussex County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Colesville to Route 651)
Pequest River, Warren County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 14 miles long (Great Meadows to Delaware River)
Brodhead Creek, Monroe County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 21.2 miles long (Canadensis to mouth)
 Ski Areas Near Hornbeck's Creek:
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 15 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 22 miles away, 415 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 23 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania , 26 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 27 miles away, 1040 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 29 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 30 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Mt. Peter, New York , 42 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hornbeck's Creek:
Fernwood Hotel and Resort, Bushkill , 9 miles away
RPAMI - Red Carpet Inn Milford, Milford , 9 miles away
Scottish Inns Milford, Milford , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Newton Sparta, Newton , 12 miles away
Econo Lodge Newton, Newton , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hornbeck's Creek:
Dingmans Campground, Dingmans Ferry, 4 miles away
River Beach Campsites, Milford, 7 miles away
Walpack Valley Campground, Wallpack Center, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Hornbeck's Creek:
Flat Ridge Trail, Pike County , 9 miles away
Bald Barren Trail, Pike County , 9 miles away
Bald Hill Trail, Pike County , 9 miles away
Maple Brook Trail, Pike County , 10 miles away
Lost Cabin Trail, Pike County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Hornbeck's Creek:
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 4 miles away
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill - PA , 4 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Hornbeck's Creek:
Hidden Acres Golf Course, Montague , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Hornbeck's Creek

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