Pennsylvania whitewater - Little Loyalsock Creek, Sullivan County

Sullivan county, Dushore to Forksville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     12.9 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Sayre, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful scenery of Pennsylvania and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The Dushore to Forksville stretch of Little Loyalsock Creek in Pennsylvania is 12.9 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater
    rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are no other sections to paddle along
Little Loyalsock Creek than the Dushore to Forksville section. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff.

Briefly about the general area:
Little Loyalsock Creek gets a common amount of yearly rain; June is the wettest month
 
with most rain, and the driest month is January.
For the duration of the warmest time of the year, highs commonly are in the 80's at Little Loyalsock Creek, and the night is a bit chillier of course, regularly in the 50's. Highs during the winter are ordinarily in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Little Loyalsock Creek are in the 10's. Going for a hike on the Irish Settlement Trail is always a brilliant adventure; you can go for a hike on the Rock Run Trail.

Little Loyalsock Creek, Dushore to Forksville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 12.9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.53083
Longitude: -76.34

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.48916
Longitude: -76.6075

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Current weather conditions at Little Loyalsock Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: TOWANDA 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Towanda Motel, Towanda
13 miles away
Located in the northern Pennsylvania mountains, the Towanda Motel provides its guests with clean and comfortable accommodations. Whether you are here to visit one of the many museums which escaped the...

Comfort Inn Towanda, Towanda
14 miles away
100 percent non-smoking hotel.The perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers alike. This Choice Hotels International Gold Award winning hotel features free high-speed Internet service, ind...

Best Western Grand Victorian Inn, Sayre
25 miles away
This Sayre, Pennsylvania hotel offers spacious rooms on the northern slope of the Endless Mountains along the Pennsylvania/New York border. Ideally located along the Pennsylvania/New York border, the...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Loyalsock Creek.
 Whitewater Near Little Loyalsock Creek:
Loyalsock Creek, Sullivan County , 4 miles away, Class I-IV - 13 miles long (US 220 to Forksville)
Loyalsock Creek, -blank- County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Lopez to US 220)
Towanda Creek - South Branch, Bradford County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 8.6 miles long (New Albany to Susquehanna)
Schrader Creek, Bradford County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.7 miles long (T359 to Towanda Creek)
Elk Creek, Sullivan County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 4.7 miles long (Lincoln Falls to Loyalsock Creek)
Kitchen Creek, Luzerne County , 17 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Route 487 to Route 118)
Sugar Creek, Bradford County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (LR08014 to LR0817)
Mehoopany Creek, Wyoming County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 12.1 miles long (Stony Brook to Mehoopany)
 Ski Areas Near Little Loyalsock Creek:
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Greek Peak, New York , 56 miles away, 952 vertical feet
Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 60 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 69 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Labrador Mountain, New York , 71 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Loyalsock Creek:
Towanda Motel, Towanda , 13 miles away
Comfort Inn Towanda, Towanda , 14 miles away
Best Western Grand Victorian Inn, Sayre , 25 miles away
Holiday Inn Express BLOOMSBURG, Bloomsburg , 26 miles away
Econo Lodge Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Loyalsock Creek:
Rocky Valley Campground, Dushore, 4 miles away
Pioneer Campground, Laporte, 5 miles away
Almost Heaven Campground, Forksville, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Little Loyalsock Creek:
Irish Settlement Trail, Sullivan County , 2 miles away
Rock Run Trail, Sullivan County , 4 miles away
Fox Hollow Spur, Sullivan County , 5 miles away
Ash Ridge Spur, Sullivan County , 5 miles away
Big Timber Spur, Sullivan County , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Loyalsock Creek

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