Pennsylvania whitewater, Nesquehoning Creek Carbon county, Confluence with Broad Run to mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5.6 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Scranton—Wilkes-Barre, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The Confluence with Broad Run to mouth section of Nesquehoning Creek in Carbon County is 5.6 miles long and it is classified     as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The Confluence with Broad Run to mouth section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The nature scenery of Carbon County and the water flowing gracefully down Nesquehoning Creek attract people from near and far. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good   exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Going to Lehigh Gorge State Park in close proximity to Nesquehoning Creek is a delightful thing to do, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Nesquehoning here. If the weather is glorious here at Nesquehoning Creek, you can go for a hike along the Boulder Field Trail. If you yearn for a little side visit, try Hell Kitchen Gap, and a visit to Hickory Run State Park when you're here is never a bad idea. While you're here at Nesquehoning Creek you can take a hike along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Nesquehoning Creek, Confluence with Broad Run to mouth road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Nesquehoning Creek.   Whitewater Near Nesquehoning Creek: Nesquehoning Creek, Carbon County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (Confluence with Broad Run to mouth) Black Creek, Carbon County, 4 miles away       Class II-IV - 6.6 miles long (Hudsondale to mouth) Lehigh River, Carbon County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 12.5 miles long (Rockport to Glen Onoko) Lizard Creek, Schuykill / Carbon County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 13.8 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 309 to Kittitiny Road) Lehigh River, Carbon County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 9 miles long (White Haven to Rockport) Whitewater Outfitter - Lehigh Rafting Rentals, Luzerne County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Whitewater Raft Center, Carbon County, 12 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Lehigh River, Carbon County, 14 miles away       Class II(III) - 6.75 miles long (Francis Walters Dam to White Haven) Black Creek, Luzerne County, 15 miles away       Class I-IV - 14.6 miles long (Hazelton to Nescopeck) Bear Creek, Luzerne County, 17 miles away       Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 115 to Walter Dam)   Ski Areas Near Nesquehoning Creek: Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 17 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 21 runs Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 17 miles away, 475 foot drop, 7 lifts, 16 runs Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 21 miles away, 1082 foot drop, 9 lifts, 33 runs Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 510 foot drop, 7 lifts, 21 runs Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 27 miles away, 1020 foot drop, 7 lifts, 30 runs Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 31 miles away, 315 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Camelback, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 800 foot drop, 15 lifts, 34 runs Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 250 foot drop, 3 lifts, 6 runs Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 420 foot drop, 6 lifts, 9 runs Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 42 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs   Hotels Near Nesquehoning Creek: Hampton Inn Lehighton-Jim Thorpe PA, Lehighton , 9 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Lehighton (Jim Thorpe), PA, Lehighton , 10 miles away Comfort Inn - Pocono Mountains, White Haven , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites WHITE HAVEN - LAKE HARMONY, White Haven , 13 miles away Ramada Hazleton, Hazleton , 13 miles away   Campgrounds Near Nesquehoning Creek: Mauch Chunk Lake County Park, Nesquehoning, 1 miles away RoundStone Resort, Weatherly-Hudsondale, 4 miles away Whitewater Raft Campground, Weatherly, 4 miles away   Trails Near Nesquehoning Creek: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Schuylkill , 13 miles away Boulder Field Trail, Carbon , 14 miles away Valley Rim Trail, Berks , 16 miles away Pinnacle Trail, Berks , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Nesquehoning Creek: Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 30 miles away Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Beach Lake - PA , 61 miles away Lehigh Gorge State Park, Pennsylvania , 9 miles away Hickory Run State Park, Pennsylvania , 13 miles away Tuscarora State Park, Pennsylvania , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Nesquehoning Creek: Members Club Golf At Villas, Tamaqua , 8 miles away Mountain Laurel Golf Club, White Haven , 11 miles away Olde Homestead Golf Club, New Tripoli , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Nesquehoning Creek Kriss Pines Lake, Carbon , 11 miles away Beltzville Lake, Carbon , 12 miles away Francis E Walter Reservoir, Luzerne , 15 miles away