Pennsylvania whitewater - Paradise Creek, Monroe County
Monroe
county,
Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III 7.7 miles
The Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth section of Paradise Creek in Pennsylvania is 7.7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. If you're coming from East Stroudsburg it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip.
And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The natural beauty of Monroe County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and
paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. Paradise Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth section is the only one. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: Paradise Creek is a wet place that gets a lot of rainfall; during May this area sees the most rain, and February on the other hand is the
driest. A fine spot close to Paradise Creek is Redrock Glen; the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Alpine Mountain. This is such a fun river. Paradise Falls is an inspiring site to have a look at while you're here, and you're sure to come across some
friendly folks from East Stroudsburg here. During the long summer days, highs generally are in the 70's at Paradise Creek while overnight lows are typically in the 50's. During the winter the highs are frequently in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Paradise Creek plunge into the 10's.
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Pocono Creek, Monroe
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.6 miles long (Tannersville to Stroudsburg)
Brodhead Creek, Monroe
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-III - 21.2 miles long (Canadensis to mouth)
Wallenpaupack Creek - East Branch, Pike
County
, 12 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (Sawmill Road to mouth)
Wallenpaupack Creek, Wayne
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-III - 9.8 miles long (Mountainview Road to Ledgedale Road)
Bush Kill Creek, Pike/Monroe
County
, 16 miles away, Class I-IV - 25 miles long (Pickeral Lake to Bushkill)
Martins Creek, Northampton
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Flicksville to mouth)
Lehigh River, Carbon / Lehigh / Northhampton / Monroe
County
, 17 miles away, Class I-III - 82.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 435 to Canal Park Allentown)
Middle Creek - Lackawaxen Tributary, Wayne
County
, 20 miles away, Class I-III - 15 miles long (T412 to mouth)
Tunkhannock Creek, Monroe/Carbon
County
, 22 miles away, Class I-III - 4.4 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Pennsylvania Route 940)
Pequest River, Warren
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-II - 14 miles long (Great Meadows to Delaware River)