Pennsylvania whitewater - Lehigh River, Carbon County
Carbon
county,
Francis Walters Dam to White Haven section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II(III) 6.75 miles
The starting location is a short drive from Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The scenic beauty of Carbon County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The Francis Walters Dam to White Haven section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect
for a one day trip. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Lodging is available near the river,
and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch of Lehigh River in Carbon County is 6.75 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II(III) section.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Lehigh River usually tend to be in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Lehigh River. The high level of rain makes Lehigh River
a relatively wet location; August is the wettest month with most rain; February is the month with the least moisture. Devils Elbow is a glorious location to explore while in the vicinity.
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