Pennsylvania whitewater - Loyalsock Creek, Sullivan County
Sullivan
county,
US 220 to Forksville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-IV 13 miles
The put-in location is a short drive from Sayre, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch of Loyalsock Creek in Sullivan County is 13 miles long and it is classified as a class I-IV section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Pennsylvania and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll
find a large number of good rivers. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're
visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There's camping available near Loyalsock Creek.
Briefly about the general area: There's good hiking along the Big Timber Spur. Don't leave Loyalsock Creek without first going for a hike along the Rock Run Trail; if you feel like a little side trip, try Haystacks. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Loyalsock Creek. When the night sets in temperatures descend down
into the 60's. Highs during the wintertime are mostly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Loyalsock Creek are in the 10's. An average amount of precipitation falls at Loyalsock Creek; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
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