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 section of Spring Brook in Lackawanna County is 7 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. 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. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are
good for beginners. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The campgrounds here at Spring Brook are pretty good. The beautiful scenery of Lackawanna County and the cool fresh
water beats anything. This is the only paddling section along Spring Brook. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Spring Brook mostly tend to be in the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are generally in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Spring Brook temperatures sink to the 10's. What would winter be without some skiing at Montage Mountain. Spring Brook is a wet location that gets a lot of rain; through June this area sees the most rain while February is commonly the driest month.
The Scranton Courtyard by Marriott is conveniently located off of I-81. Location is a distinct advantage with our many corporate neighbors nearby, as well as skiing at Sno Mountain and AAA baseball ...
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
Perfect for budget conscious leisure and business travelers alike, the Rodeway Inn, Moosic/Scranton features free continental breakfast, clean and comfortable rooms, the A/V Italian Restaurant on-prem...
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