Pennsylvania whitewater - Tohickon Creek, Bucks County
Bucks
county,
Quakertown to Pennsylvania Route 563 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 4.7 miles
The wonderful Bucks County scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. This stretch of Tohickon Creek in Bucks County is 4.7 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The Quakertown to Pennsylvania Route 563 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that
lots of rivers here are good for beginners. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The put-in is not too far from Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.
This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots.
Briefly about the general area: Lots of rainfall falls at Tohickon Creek; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Tohickon Creek. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Tohickon Creek temperatures fall to the 10's.
4 miles away
This Quakertown, Pennsylvania hotel is just minutes from historic downtown and provides convenient access to nearby attractions such as Lake Nockeminxon State Park and the covered Bridges of Bucks Cou...
8 miles away
Welcome to the new SpringHill Suites by Marriott? Quakertown, where you'll have the ample space you need to efficiently get things done on-the-go, or to simply enjoy yourself while unwinding in comfor...
8 miles away
The hotel is located in rural farm country for a peaceful and quiet stay, yet only minutes from downtown Quakertown, Allentown, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, numerous stores and restaurants. Eve...
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These outdoors activities are available near Tohickon Creek.
Unami Creek, Montgomery
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 7.7 miles long (Nursery Road 7334 to mouth)
Tohickon Creek, Bucks
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-III - 3.8 miles long (Ralph Stover State Park to Point Pleasant)
Lockatong Creek, Hunterdon
County
, 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Right upstream of Idell to Raven Rock Road)
Martins Creek, Northampton
County
, 21 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Flicksville to mouth)
Wickecheoke Creek, Hunterdon
County
, 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (Upper Creek Road in Delaware to Covered Bridge)
Lehigh River, Carbon / Lehigh / Northhampton / Monroe
County
, 28 miles away, Class I-III - 82.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 435 to Canal Park Allentown)
French Creek, Chester
County
, 28 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Route 100 to French Creek Road)