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Pennsylvania whitewater - Paradise Creek, Monroe County
Monroe
county,
Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III 7.7 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. If you're coming from East Stroudsburg it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at |
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a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth stretch of Paradise Creek in Monroe County is 7.7 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater
| according to American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Paradise Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth stretch is the only one. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip.
Briefly about the general area:
What would winter be without some skiing at Alpine Mountain, and you're sure to stumble upon some great people from East Stroudsburg here. Paradise Creek gets a large amount of water; of | |
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all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is February.
High temperatures at Paradise Creek during the days of summer are in the 70's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 50's. During the wintertime the highs are typically in the 20's
while Paradise Creek nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's. Don't leave Paradise Creek without first paying a visit to Paradise Falls; as expected, A spree to Redrock Glen is always fun. A river like this is too good to miss.
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Paradise Creek, Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III
Length:
7.7
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.1285
Longitude: -75.31601
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.0675
Longitude: -75.2203
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Paddler input for Paradise Creek, Pennsylvania:
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Outdoors Recreation Near East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Paradise 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 Paradise Creek. |
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Pocono Creek, Monroe
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.6 miles long (Tannersville to Stroudsburg) |
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Brodhead Creek, Monroe
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-III - 21.2 miles long (Canadensis to mouth) |
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Wallenpaupack Creek - East Branch, Pike
County
, 12 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (Sawmill Road to mouth) |
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Wallenpaupack Creek, Wayne
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-III - 9.8 miles long (Mountainview Road to Ledgedale Road) |
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Bush Kill Creek, Pike/Monroe
County
, 16 miles away, Class I-IV - 25 miles long (Pickeral Lake to Bushkill) |
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Martins Creek, Northampton
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Flicksville to mouth) |
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Lehigh River, Carbon / Lehigh / Northhampton / Monroe
County
, 17 miles away, Class I-III - 82.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 435 to Canal Park Allentown) |
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Middle Creek - Lackawaxen Tributary, Wayne
County
, 20 miles away, Class I-III - 15 miles long (T412 to mouth) |
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Tunkhannock Creek, Monroe/Carbon
County
, 22 miles away, Class I-III - 4.4 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Pennsylvania Route 940) |
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Pequest River, Warren
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-II - 14 miles long (Great Meadows to Delaware River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Paradise Creek:
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Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 3 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania
, 4 miles away, 250 vertical feet |
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Camelback, Pennsylvania
, 6 miles away, 800 vertical feet |
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Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 13 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Tanglwood, Pennsylvania
, 18 miles away, 415 vertical feet |
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Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania
, 20 miles away, 650 vertical feet |
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Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 22 miles away, 1082 vertical feet |
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Big Boulder, Pennsylvania
, 23 miles away, 475 vertical feet |
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Split Rock, Pennsylvania
, 24 miles away, 250 vertical feet |
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Jack Frost, Pennsylvania
, 27 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Paradise Creek:
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Caesars Paradise Stream, Mount Pocono
, 3 miles away |
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Great Wolf Lodge - Poconos PA, Scotrun
, 4 miles away |
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Ramada Limited Pocono, Tannersville
, 4 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Inn - Bartonsville, Bartonsville
, 5 miles away |
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SUPER 8 MOTEL - MT. POCONO, Mount Pocono
, 5 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Paradise Creek:
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Indian Trail, Monroe County
, 6 miles away |
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Camelback Trail, Monroe County
, 7 miles away |
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Lakeside Trail, Monroe County
, 11 miles away |
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Burley Inlet Trail, Pike County
, 11 miles away |
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Snow Shanty Trail, Pike County
, 11 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Paradise Creek:
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Evergreen Golf Club, Analomink
, 4 miles away |
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Buck Hill Falls CO Golf Club, Buck Hill Falls
, 5 miles away |
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Terra Golf Course, East Stroudsburg
, 8 miles away |
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