Pennsylvania whitewater - Nesquehoning Creek, Carbon County Carbon county, Confluence with Broad Run to mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5.6 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful scenery of Pennsylvania and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Confluence with Broad Run to mouth stretch of Nesquehoning Creek in Carbon County is 5.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because     these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are no other stretches to paddle along Nesquehoning Creek than the Confluence with Broad Run to mouth stretch. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Since you're here at Nesquehoning Creek why not stop by Hell Kitchen Gap. All the water falling down from the sky makes Nesquehoning Creek a wet place; August is the wettest month with most rain; the driest of   the months is February. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Nesquehoning Creek. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Nesquehoning Creek. Nesquehoning Creek, Confluence with Broad Run to mouth road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 5.6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.8568 Longitude: -75.8565 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.875 Longitude: -75.7625 Paddler input for Nesquehoning Creek, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Nesquehoning Creek, Pennsylvania 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 5 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 5 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 9 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 ...   All Pennsylvania Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Pennsylvania. Books about whitewater paddling on Nesquehoning Creek, Pennsylvania List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Nesquehoning Creek, Pennsylvania. Find a whitewater outfitter in Pennsylvania Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Nesquehoning Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Nesquehoning Creek.   Whitewater Near Nesquehoning Creek: Black Creek, Carbon County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.6 miles long (Hudsondale to mouth) Lehigh River, Carbon County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 12.5 miles long (Rockport to Glen Onoko) Lizard Creek, Schuykill / Carbon County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 13.8 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 309 to Kittitiny Road) Lehigh River, Carbon County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (White Haven to Rockport) Lehigh River, Carbon County , 12 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.75 miles long (Francis Walters Dam to White Haven) Bear Creek, Luzerne County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Walter Dam) Tunkhannock Creek, Monroe/Carbon County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 4.4 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Pennsylvania Route 940) Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 5.2 miles long (LR40022 to Camp Keller) Black Creek, Luzerne County , 20 miles away, Class I-IV - 14.6 miles long (Hazelton to Nescopeck) Nescopeck Creek, Luzerne County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 19.7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 437 to Susquehanna River)   Ski Areas Near Nesquehoning Creek: Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 17 miles away, 600 vertical feet Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 17 miles away, 475 vertical feet Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 21 miles away, 1082 vertical feet Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 510 vertical feet Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 27 miles away, 1020 vertical feet Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 31 miles away, 315 vertical feet Camelback, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 800 vertical feet Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 250 vertical feet Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 420 vertical feet Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 42 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Nesquehoning Creek: The Broadway Guest House, Jim Thorpe , 5 miles away Inn at Jim Thorpe, Jim Thorpe , 5 miles away Hampton Inn Lehighton, Lehighton , 9 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Lehighton, Pa, Lehighton , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WHITE HAVEN - LAKE HARMONY, White Haven , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nesquehoning Creek: Whitewater Raft Campground, Weatherly, 4 miles away Bake Oven Campground, Ashfield, 8 miles away Jim Thorpe Camping Resort, Jim Thorpe, 9 miles away   Trails Near Nesquehoning Creek: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Schuylkill County , 13 miles away Boulder Field Trail, Carbon County , 14 miles away Valley Rim Trail, Berks County , 16 miles away Pinnacle Trail, Berks County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Nesquehoning Creek: Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 30 miles away Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 61 miles away   Lakes Near Nesquehoning Creek