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Pennsylvania whitewater, Tohickon Creek
Bucks
county,
Quakertown to Pennsylvania Route 563 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-III 4.7 miles
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The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The Quakertown to Pennsylvania |
Route 563 stretch of Tohickon Creek in Bucks County is 4.7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large
| number of good places. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great | |
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attractions for lots of people.
Briefly about the general area: This is a popular place for folks from Richlandtown; you'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Spring Mountain since you're here. If
time allows, Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a national park worth taking a look at. For the period of the days of summer highs here at Tohickon Creek reach the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. High
temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Tohickon Creek. Tohickon Creek is a wet place that gets a great deal of rain.
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Tohickon Creek, Quakertown to Pennsylvania Route 563 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Tohickon Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Tohickon Creek:
Tohickon Creek, Bucks County, 2 miles away Class I-III - 4.7 miles long (Quakertown to Pennsylvania Route 563) |
Unami Creek, Montgomery County, 8 miles away Class IV-V+ - 7.7 miles long (Nursery Road 7334 to mouth) |
Tohickon Creek, Bucks County, 14 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, 22 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) |
Delaware River, Hunterdon / Bucks County, 26 miles away Class II+ - 0.25 miles long (Lambertville Wing Dam) |
French Creek, Chester County, 30 miles away Class II - 7 miles long (Route 100 to French Creek Road) |
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| Ski Areas Near Tohickon Creek:
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 14 miles away, 420 foot drop, 6 lifts, 9 runs |
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania
, 23 miles away, 510 foot drop, 7 lifts, 21 runs |
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 25 miles away, 1082 foot drop, 9 lifts, 33 runs |
Camelback, Pennsylvania
, 32 miles away, 800 foot drop, 15 lifts, 34 runs |
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 35 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs |
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania
, 35 miles away, 250 foot drop, 3 lifts, 6 runs |
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 36 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs |
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania
, 38 miles away, 475 foot drop, 7 lifts, 16 runs |
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania
, 43 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 21 runs |
Tanglwood, Pennsylvania
, 52 miles away, 415 foot drop, 4 lifts, 8 runs |
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| Hotels Near Tohickon Creek:
Best Western Motor Inn, Quakertown
, 4 miles away |
SpringHill Suites Quakertown, Quakertown
, 8 miles away |
Hampton Inn Quakertown, Quakertown
, 8 miles away |
Quality Inn & Suites Quakertown, Quakertown
, 8 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites BETHLEHEM, Bethlehem
, 8 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Tohickon Creek:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA
, 13 miles away |
Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA
, 45 miles away |
Beltzville State Park, Pennsylvania
, 30 miles away |
Big Pocono State Park, Pennsylvania
, 32 miles away |
Bellevue State Park, Delaware
, 37 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Tohickon Creek:
Avalon South, Warren
, 4 miles away |
Melody Lakes Chip & Putt, Quakertown
, 5 miles away |
Tumblebrook Golf Course, Coopersburg
, 7 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Tohickon Creek
Lake Towhee, Bucks
, 3 miles away |
Lake Long, Montgomery
, 11 miles away |
Green Lane Reservoir, Montgomery
, 14 miles away |
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