Pennsylvania whitewater - Wallenpaupack Creek, Wayne County

Wayne county, Mountainview Road to Ledgedale Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     9.8 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The starting location is a reasonable drive from East Stroudsburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The Mountainview Road to Ledgedale Road section of Wallenpaupack Creek in Pennsylvania is 9.8 miles long and it is classified
    as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Wayne County and the cool fresh water beats anything. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up
quick. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Wallenpaupack Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; June is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is February.
For the period of
 
the summertime months highs here at Wallenpaupack Creek reach the 70's, and the overnight is somewhat cooler of course, regularly in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Wallenpaupack Creek.

Wallenpaupack Creek, Mountainview Road to Ledgedale Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 9.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.2677
Longitude: -75.3387

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.36769
Longitude: -75.3201

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Local climate location: PLEASANT MOUNT 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Hamlin, Hamlin
4 miles away
Conveniently located in the Pocono Mountain Lakes Region, with easy access off Interstate 84, downtown Scranton, innumerable area business centers, and an easy drive to Montage and Elk Ski areas, and ...

Caesars Cove Haven, Lakeville
7 miles away
Caesars Cove Haven has it all! The largest of four, all-inclusive Caesars Pocono Resorts, we offer the most indoor and outdoor activities and entertainment. Choose from 282 romantic suites, many featu...

Skytop Lodge, Skytop
8 miles away
The placement of Skytop Lodge at the base of West Mountain in the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains is perhaps the best indication that this grand resort has always been inextricably linked to it...



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Outdoors Recreation Near East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Wallenpaupack Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wallenpaupack Creek.
 Whitewater Near Wallenpaupack Creek:
Wallenpaupack Creek - East Branch, Pike County , 3 miles away, Class III - 2.4 miles long (Sawmill Road to mouth)
Middle Creek - Lackawaxen Tributary, Wayne County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 15 miles long (T412 to mouth)
Paradise Creek, Monroe County , 12 miles away, Class III - 7.7 miles long (Keokee Chapel Lane to mouth)
Brodhead Creek, Monroe County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 21.2 miles long (Canadensis to mouth)
Pocono Creek, Monroe County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.6 miles long (Tannersville to Stroudsburg)
Lackawanna River, Susquehanna / Wayne / Lackawanna County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 9.8 miles long (Stillwater Lake to Carbondale)
Bush Kill Creek, Pike/Monroe County , 21 miles away, Class I-IV - 25 miles long (Pickeral Lake to Bushkill)
Tunkhannock Creek, Monroe/Carbon County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 4.4 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Pennsylvania Route 940)
Lackawaxen River, Pike County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Above Delaware confluence)
Shohola Creek, Pike County , 23 miles away, Class I-IV - 9.5 miles long (Shohola Falls Park to Mouth)
 Ski Areas Near Wallenpaupack Creek:
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 11 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania , 12 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Tanglwood, Pennsylvania , 12 miles away, 415 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 13 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 14 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 22 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania , 23 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 23 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 25 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wallenpaupack Creek:
Comfort Inn Hamlin, Hamlin , 4 miles away
Caesars Cove Haven, Lakeville , 7 miles away
Skytop Lodge, Skytop , 8 miles away
Hillside Lodge And Resort, Canadensis , 8 miles away
NAOMI VILLAGE, Mountainhome , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wallenpaupack Creek:
Ledgedale Recreation Area, Greentown, 4 miles away
Secluded Acres Campground, Lakeville, 7 miles away
Lake Mocatek Campground, Lakeville, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Wallenpaupack Creek:
Boundary Trail, Pike County , 7 miles away
Lakeside Trail, Monroe County , 7 miles away
Snow Shanty Trail, Pike County , 9 miles away
Burley Inlet Trail, Pike County , 9 miles away
Brown Trail, Pike County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Wallenpaupack Creek:
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 21 miles away
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA , 27 miles away
 Lakes Near Wallenpaupack Creek

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