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New Jersey whitewater, Wickecheoke Creek
Hunterdon
county,
Upper Creek Road in Delaware to Covered Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 14 miles
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The natural beauty of Hunterdon County and the water flowing gracefully down Wickecheoke Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Trenton-Ewing, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section |
is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The campgrounds here at Wickecheoke Creek are pretty good. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Jersey is often easier
| than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Upper Creek Road in Delaware to Covered Bridge section is one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.
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the general area: During your journey to Wickecheoke Creek you'll meet some folks from Stockton for sure. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Wickecheoke Creek. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the
60's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Wickecheoke Creek descend into the 10's. Wickecheoke Creek generally gets a lot of rainfall. Of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest.
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Wickecheoke Creek, Upper Creek Road in Delaware to Covered Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Wickecheoke Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Wickecheoke Creek:
Wickecheoke Creek, Hunterdon County, 1 miles away Class III-IV - 14 miles long (Upper Creek Road in Delaware to Covered Bridge) |
Lockatong Creek, Hunterdon County, 3 miles away Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Right upstream of Idell to Raven Rock Road) |
Delaware River, Hunterdon / Bucks County, 5 miles away Class II+ - 0.25 miles long (Lambertville Wing Dam) |
Tohickon Creek, Bucks County, 8 miles away Class II-III - 3.8 miles long (Ralph Stover State Park to Point Pleasant) |
Delaware River, Hunterdon/Bucks County, 12 miles away Class II+ - 0.25 miles long (Scudders Falls Recreation Area) |
Raritan River - South Branch, Hunterdon Somerset County, 13 miles away Class I-II - 27 miles long (High Bridge to confluence with North Branch of Raritan) |
Rockaway Creek, Hunterdon County, 18 miles away Class II-IV - 3.5 miles long (Mountainville to McCrea Mills) |
Lamington River, Somerset Hunterdon County, 23 miles away Class I-II - 12 miles long (Rt 512 at Pottersville to confluence with North Branch of Raritan) |
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| Ski Areas Near Wickecheoke Creek:
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 32 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs |
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 34 miles away, 420 foot drop, 6 lifts, 9 runs |
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 39 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs |
Camelback, Pennsylvania
, 41 miles away, 800 foot drop, 15 lifts, 34 runs |
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 42 miles away, 1082 foot drop, 9 lifts, 33 runs |
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania
, 42 miles away, 250 foot drop, 3 lifts, 6 runs |
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania
, 45 miles away, 510 foot drop, 7 lifts, 21 runs |
Mountain Creek, New Jersey
, 52 miles away, 1040 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs |
Hidden Valley, New Jersey
, 52 miles away, 620 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs |
Tanglwood, Pennsylvania
, 53 miles away, 415 foot drop, 4 lifts, 8 runs |
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| Marinas Near Wickecheoke Creek:
Salem Harbour Marina, Bensalem
, 17 miles away |
Snug Harbour Marina, Croydon
, 19 miles away |
Neshaminy State Marina, Bristol
, 20 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Wickecheoke Creek:
Rodeway Inn & Suites New Hope, New Hope
, 4 miles away |
Golden Plough Inn At Peddlers Village, Lahaska
, 6 miles away |
Lambertville House, Lambertville
, 7 miles away |
The National Hotel, Frenchtown
, 7 miles away |
Ramada Flemington, Flemington
, 9 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Wickecheoke Creek:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA
, 31 miles away |
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, New Lisbon - NJ
, 35 miles away |
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Pennsylvania
, 39 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Wickecheoke Creek:
Rivercrest Golf Club, Doylestown
, 8 miles away |
Lookaway Golf Club, New Hope
, 8 miles away |
Copper Hill Country Club, Flemington
, 8 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Wickecheoke Creek
Aquetong Lake, Bucks
, 4 miles away |
Round Valley Reservoir, Hunterdon
, 13 miles away |
Core Creek Reservoir, Bucks
, 14 miles away |
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