Pennsylvania whitewater - Spring Brook, Lackawanna County
Lackawanna
county,
Nesbitt Reservoir to Moosic section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 7 miles
This stretch of Spring Brook in Pennsylvania is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This is the only paddling stretch along Spring Brook. The scenic beauty of Lackawanna County
and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter,
this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.
Briefly about the general area: Summer brings highs in the 70's to Spring Brook, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and night lows in the 10's for Spring Brook. All the water falling down from the sky makes Spring Brook a wet spot; June is the month that gets the most rain while February is typically the driest month. The snow is good at Sno Mountain.
Whether traveling for business or fun, the Courtyard Scranton Wilkes-Barre provides you with exactly what you need to make all of your travels successful. Our location at the base of Sno Mountain in ...
2 miles away
Perfect for business and leisure travelers alike, the Comfort Suites at Montage is an all-suite property located on Montage Mountain (Sno Mountain Ski Area, Toyota Pavilion, PNC Stadium), only minutes...
2 miles away
The Hampton Inn Scranton At Montage Mountain hotel is in a picturesque location at the base of Sno Mountain in Pennsylvania. Hampton Inn Scranton At Montage Mountain hotel is conveniently located dire...
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