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 Dushore to Forksville section of Little Loyalsock Creek is 12.9 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Sayre, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Pennsylvania and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. If you hurry you can run
this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do
book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are no other stretches to paddle along Little Loyalsock Creek than the Dushore to Forksville stretch. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Irish Settlement Trail is always a great adventure, and there are good places to explore along the Rock Run Trail. A common amount of rainfall falls
here at Little Loyalsock Creek; during June this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is January. High temperatures at Little Loyalsock Creek through the warm days of summer are in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Little Loyalsock Creek dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights.
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