Pennsylvania whitewater - Shohola Creek, Pike County

Pike county, Shohola Falls Park to Mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS I-IV     9.5 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from East Stroudsburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large
    number of good rivers. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are no other stretches to paddle along Shohola Creek than the Shohola Falls Park to Mouth stretch. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just
hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The scenic beauty of Pike County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Shohola Creek gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; May is when you get the most rain here; February on the other hand is the driest.
All through the summer at Shohola Creek temperatures are frequently in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in
 
the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Shohola Creek. There's wonderful hiking along the Maple Brook Trail, and the Bald Hill Trail offers hiking at its best.

Shohola Creek, Shohola Falls Park to Mouth road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-IV
Length: 9.5 miles
Average Gradient: 65 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.35722
Longitude: -75.0825

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.44777
Longitude: -74.92445

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Current weather conditions at Shohola Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: HAWLEY 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Shohola Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Shohola Creek.
 Whitewater Near Shohola Creek:
Lackawaxen River, Pike County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Above Delaware confluence)
Bush Kill Creek, Pike/Monroe County , 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 25 miles long (Pickeral Lake to Bushkill)
Raymondskill Creek, Pike County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (SR 2009 to Route 209)
Hornbeck's Creek, Pike County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.8 miles long (Emery's Road to Route 209)
Delaware River, Delaware/ Sullivan/ Orange County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 77 miles long (Hancock to Port Jervis)
Mongaup River, Orange/ Sullivan County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (Rio Dam to Delaware River)
Delaware River, Sullivan/ Orange/ Pike County , 17 miles away, Class II - 0.2 miles long (Mongaup Wave)
Callicoon Creek - East Branch, Sullivan County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (Route 52 bridge to confluence with North Br. Callicoon)
Callicoon Creek - North Branch, Sullivan County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Gossweyler Pond and Dam to East Branc)
Wallenpaupack Creek - East Branch, Pike County , 20 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (Sawmill Road to mouth)
 Ski Areas Near Shohola Creek:
Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 11 miles away, 415 vertical feet
Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania , 15 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 20 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 22 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 27 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Holiday Mountain, New York , 29 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Mount Tone, Pennsylvania , 31 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Mountain Creek, New Jersey , 36 miles away, 1040 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, New Jersey , 38 miles away, 620 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Shohola Creek:
Roebling Inn On the Delaware, Lackawaxen , 4 miles away
Sandy Beach Motel, Hawley , 6 miles away
The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley , 7 miles away
Myer Motel, Milford , 8 miles away
The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Shohola Creek:
River Beach Campsites, Milford, 9 miles away
Dingmans Campground, Dingmans Ferry, 10 miles away
Kittatinny Campgrounds, Barryville, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Shohola Creek:
Maple Brook Trail, Pike County , 4 miles away
Bald Hill Trail, Pike County , 4 miles away
Steam Mill Trail, Pike County , 4 miles away
Crawford Trail, Pike County , 5 miles away
Flat Ridge Trail, Pike County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Shohola Creek:
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 12 miles away
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 13 miles away
 Lakes Near Shohola Creek

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