Pennsylvania whitewater - Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County

Luzerne county, SR 3013 to Route 239 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-IV(V+)     2.7 miles
  If you're coming from Pottsville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This stretch of Wapwallopen Creek in Pennsylvania is 2.7 miles long and it is classified as a class I-IV(V+) section by American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're
    gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come
because it is a very popular destination. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rain that falls at Wapwallopen Creek is close to the national average; most of the rain falls during June; February meanwhile is the driest month.
Through the long summer days, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Wapwallopen Creek while nighttime
 
lows are commonly in the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are frequently in the 30's with temperatures at Wapwallopen Creek dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights.

Wapwallopen Creek, SR 3013 to Route 239 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-IV(V+)
Length: 2.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.05749
Longitude: -76.06991

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.0726
Longitude: -76.1356

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Current weather conditions at Wapwallopen Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: MILLVILLE 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americas Best Value Inn -Hazleton/Drums, Drums
3 miles away
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Hampton Inn Hazleton, Hazleton
6 miles away
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Hazleton, Hazleton
7 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Wapwallopen Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wapwallopen Creek.
 Whitewater Near Wapwallopen Creek:
Nescopeck Creek, Luzerne County , 3 miles away, Class I-III - 19.7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 437 to Susquehanna River)
Black Creek, Luzerne County , 4 miles away, Class I-IV - 14.6 miles long (Hazelton to Nescopeck)
Wapwallopen Creek, Luzerne County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 5.2 miles long (LR40022 to Camp Keller)
Harveys Creek, Luzerne County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (SR 1059 to Susquehanna River)
Kitchen Creek, Luzerne County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Route 487 to Route 118)
Black Creek, Carbon County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.6 miles long (Hudsondale to mouth)
Nesquehoning Creek, Carbon County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (Confluence with Broad Run to mouth)
Mehoopany Creek, Wyoming County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 12.1 miles long (Stony Brook to Mehoopany)
Bowman Creek, Wyoming County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 309 to Susquehanna River)
Lehigh River, Carbon County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (White Haven to Rockport)
 Ski Areas Near Wapwallopen Creek:
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 31 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 34 miles away, 1020 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 43 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 54 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wapwallopen Creek:
Americas Best Value Inn -Hazleton/Drums, Drums , 3 miles away
Hampton Inn Hazleton, Hazleton , 6 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Hazleton, Hazleton , 7 miles away
Comfort Inn West Hazleton, West Hazleton , 7 miles away
Candlewood Suites HAZLETON, Hazleton , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wapwallopen Creek:
Council Cup Campground, Wapwallopen, 3 miles away
Moyers Grove Campground and RV, Wapwallopen, 4 miles away
Red Ridge Lake Campground, Zion Grove, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Wapwallopen Creek:
Old Bulldozer Road Trail, Luzerne County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Wapwallopen Creek:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 53 miles away
 Lakes Near Wapwallopen Creek

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