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Pennsylvania whitewater - Mehoopany Creek, Wyoming County
Wyoming
county,
Stony Brook to Mehoopany section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-III 12.1 miles
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The natural beauty of Wyoming County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The put-in is not too far from Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for |
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that. There's camping available near Mehoopany Creek. The Stony Brook to Mehoopany stretch of Mehoopany Creek is 12.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will
| make you glad you came. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area:
Near Mehoopany Creek you discover Bowman Hollow which is a great place to pop by. Mehoopany Creek gets a common amount of yearly rainfall; throughout June this area sees the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture.
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warm months at Mehoopany Creek temperatures are frequently in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 30's, and nighttime lows during the wintertime for Mehoopany Creek tend to be in the 10's.
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Mehoopany Creek, Stony Brook to Mehoopany road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-III
Length:
12.1
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.44361
Longitude: -76.19195
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.56472
Longitude: -76.06167
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Paddler input for Mehoopany Creek, Pennsylvania:
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Current weather conditions at Mehoopany Creek, Pennsylvania
Local climate location: TOWANDA 8 miles away
          
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Ramada Plaza Hotel On-The-Square, Wilkes-Barre
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22 miles away
The Ramada Wilkes Barre is located Downtown on Public Square, just off I-81, exit 168 and minutes from Scranton, Hazleton, Clarks Summit, PA. The Ramada Wilkes Barre is close to Endless Mountains, B...
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Comfort Inn Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre
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22 miles away
100 percent smoke free hotel. The Comfort Inn and Suites of Wilkes Barre features free high-speed wireless Internet, indoor pool, Pickle's Pub, business center, free deluxe breakfast buffet, and wond...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Mehoopany Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Mehoopany Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Mehoopany Creek:
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Bowman Creek, Wyoming
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 309 to Susquehanna River) |
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Kitchen Creek, Luzerne
County
, 14 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Route 487 to Route 118) |
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Meshoppen Creek, Susquehanna/Wyoming
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-III - 17 miles long (LR57012 to Meshoppen) |
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Harveys Creek, Luzerne
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (SR 1059 to Susquehanna River) |
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Loyalsock Creek, -blank-
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Lopez to US 220) |
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Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-IV(V+) - 2.7 miles long (SR 3013 to Route 239) |
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Towanda Creek - South Branch, Bradford
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-III - 8.6 miles long (New Albany to Susquehanna) |
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Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-II - 5.2 miles long (LR40022 to Camp Keller) |
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Little Loyalsock Creek, Sullivan
County
, 24 miles away, Class I-II - 12.9 miles long (Dushore to Forksville) |
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Lackawanna River, Lackawanna / Luzerne
County
, 25 miles away, Class I-IV - 26.8 miles long (Carbondale to Susquehanna River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Mehoopany Creek:
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Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 33 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Jack Frost, Pennsylvania
, 38 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Split Rock, Pennsylvania
, 42 miles away, 250 vertical feet |
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Big Boulder, Pennsylvania
, 43 miles away, 475 vertical feet |
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Greek Peak, New York
, 52 miles away, 952 vertical feet |
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Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 55 miles away, 1082 vertical feet |
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Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania
, 56 miles away, 315 vertical feet |
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Camelback, Pennsylvania
, 58 miles away, 800 vertical feet |
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Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania
, 59 miles away, 250 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Mehoopany Creek:
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Best Western Genetti Hotel & Convention Center, Wilkes-Barre
, 22 miles away |
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Ramada Plaza Hotel On-The-Square, Wilkes-Barre
, 22 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre
, 22 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre
, 22 miles away |
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Wilkes Barre Lodge, Hanover
, 23 miles away |
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