Pennsylvania whitewater - Lizard Creek, Schuykill / Carbon County

Schuykill / Carbon county, Pennsylvania Route 309 to Kittitiny Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     13.8 miles
  The Pennsylvania Route 309 to Kittitiny Road stretch of Lizard Creek in Pennsylvania is 13.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. The scenic beauty of Schuykill / Carbon County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a short drive from Reading, as you can see on the road map further down. Lizard Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Pennsylvania Route 309 to Kittitiny Road section
    is the only one. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than
in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. A good workout 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 spots for that around here. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year at Lizard Creek comes with high temperatures in the 70's; the night is fairly chillier of course, typically
 
in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Lizard Creek.
Lizard Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is frequently May, that's the one that rains the most; February is the month with the least moisture.

Lizard Creek, Pennsylvania Route 309 to Kittitiny Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 13.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.7192
Longitude: -75.85511

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.7929
Longitude: -75.6708

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Current weather conditions at Lizard Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: FREELAND 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Broadway Guest House, Jim Thorpe
6 miles away
Our Beautiful guest house is located in Historic Jim Thorpe in the lower part of the famous Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Enjoy our unique gardens, terraces, and our front porch with comfy sittin...

Inn at Jim Thorpe, Jim Thorpe
6 miles away
Welcome to the Inn at Jim Thorpe. Our hotel, painstakingly and lovingly restored, recalls that high flying era of gaslights and horse-drawn carriages, black diamonds and victorian opulence. Built in...

Hampton Inn Lehighton, Lehighton
7 miles away
The Hampton Inn Lehighton hotel is located in the Pocono region of scenic northeastern Pennsylvania and situated on the west side of Interstate 476 on Route 209 just five miles from the historic town ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Lizard Creek.
 Whitewater Near Lizard Creek:
Lehigh River, Carbon County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 12.5 miles long (Rockport to Glen Onoko)
Nesquehoning Creek, Carbon County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (Confluence with Broad Run to mouth)
Black Creek, Carbon County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.6 miles long (Hudsondale to mouth)
Lehigh River, Carbon County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (White Haven to Rockport)
Lehigh River, Carbon County , 17 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.75 miles long (Francis Walters Dam to White Haven)
Bear Creek, Luzerne County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Walter Dam)
Tunkhannock Creek, Monroe/Carbon County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 4.4 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Pennsylvania Route 940)
Lehigh River, Carbon / Lehigh / Northhampton / Monroe County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 82.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 435 to Canal Park Allentown)
Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 5.2 miles long (LR40022 to Camp Keller)
Black Creek, Luzerne County , 25 miles away, Class I-IV - 14.6 miles long (Hazelton to Nescopeck)
 Ski Areas Near Lizard Creek:
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 17 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 18 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 19 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 20 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 1020 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 420 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 42 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Lizard Creek:
The Broadway Guest House, Jim Thorpe , 6 miles away
Inn at Jim Thorpe, Jim Thorpe , 6 miles away
Hampton Inn Lehighton, Lehighton , 7 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Lehighton, Pa, Lehighton , 7 miles away
Super 8 Kutztown Allentown, Kutztown , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lizard Creek:
Bake Oven Campground, Ashfield, 4 miles away
Kampgrounds Amer Allentown, New Tripoli, 7 miles away
Blue Mountain Camping Resort, Lehighton, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Lizard Creek:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Schuylkill County , 12 miles away
Valley Rim Trail, Berks County , 14 miles away
Pinnacle Trail, Berks County , 14 miles away
Boulder Field Trail, Carbon County , 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Lizard Creek:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 25 miles away
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 60 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Lizard Creek:
Olde Homestead Golf Club, New Tripoli , 4 miles away

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