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 starting point 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 section of Tohickon Creek in Pennsylvania is 4.7 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. Lodging is available near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This
    is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A good workout and a chance to spend some time
outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nature scenery of Bucks County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that.

Briefly about the general area:
Tohickon Creek typically gets a good deal of rain; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is October. At Tohickon Creek during the summer months highs are in the 80's; during summer nights
 
temperatures are in the 60's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Tohickon Creek temperatures sink to the 10's.

Tohickon Creek, Quakertown to Pennsylvania Route 563 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 4.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.4482
Longitude: -75.3293

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.4361
Longitude: -75.2653

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Current weather conditions at Tohickon Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: ALLENTOWN WSO AP 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Motor Inn, Quakertown
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...

Executive Inn of Coopersburg, Coopersburg
7 miles away
Minutes from Allentown, PA and Downey Park. Conveniently located off Route 78 in Coopersburg, PA. Friendly staff will accomodate your stay with us. Free Continental Breakfast....

Comfort Inn & Suites, Quakertown
8 miles away
The Comfort Inn & Suites of Quakertown is perfect for leisure and business travelers alike. All wonderfully appointed guestrooms of this new hotel feature both wired and wireless high-speed internet, ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, Pennsylvania-New Jersey, the metro area neareast to Tohickon Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tohickon Creek.
 Whitewater 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)
 Ski Areas Near Tohickon Creek:
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 14 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 23 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 25 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 38 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 43 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tohickon Creek:
Best Western Motor Inn, Quakertown , 4 miles away
Executive Inn of Coopersburg, Coopersburg , 7 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Quakertown , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Quakertown, Pa, Quakertown , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Montgomeryville, Montgomeryville , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tohickon Creek:
Tohickon Family Campground, Quakertown, 1 miles away
Little Red Barn Camp Grounds, Quakertown, 2 miles away
Melody Lakes Country Estates MHP, Quakertown, 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Tohickon Creek:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 13 miles away
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 45 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Tohickon Creek:
Tumblebrook Golf Course, Coopersburg , 7 miles away
Twining Valley Golf Club, Dresher , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Tohickon Creek

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