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Lehigh, United State (eastern)
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Eastern Pennsylvania
Lehigh Gorge State Park
c/o Hickory Run State Park
RD 1, Box 81, White Haven
Pennsylvania 18661
+1 717 443 0400
+1 717 443 0512 (fax)
Length of trip
11 miles in 4 hours (Upper Lehigh Gorge); 12 miles in 4.5 hours (Lower Lehigh
Gorge); 8 miles in 3 hours (Section 3). s
Season
White-water rafting (ages ten and older) March through June and mid-September
through mid-October (Upper Lehigh Gorge and Lower Lehigh Gorge); fast-water
float (ages eight and older) May, June, and mid-September through late October
(Section 3). The water flow usually peaks in April and May
Weather
The temperature (30-50F) and water (35-45F) are chilly in March and April, so
outfitters require that rafters wear wet suits. Wet-suit weather turns to
sunscreen weather in May (65-75F). Summer temperatures are pleasant (75-85F)
and dry, with the occasional hot spell. Autumn days tend to be cool (60-70F),
crisp, and dry.
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Location: about 70 miles north of Philadelphia; about
100 miles west of New York City
Boats: Kayaks, oar boats, paddle rafts
Rapids: Class II and III (Upper Lehigh Gorge and Lower Lehigh Gorge), Class I
and II (Section 3). Long, continuous rapids with some flat-water paddling.
Cool, clear water
Lodging: From primitive campgrounds to luxurious resorts within a 40-minute
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attractions
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Special features:
Deep, remote river gorge
Remnants from coal and canal days have mostly been reclaimed by beautiful
conifer and hardwood forests
Lovely spring wildflowers
Rhododendrons and mountain laurels bloom from mid-June to early July
White-tailed deer, beavers, black bears, warblers and other songbirds,
migrating raptors (hawks, ospreys, eagles)
Excellent hiking in and around the gorge. Be sure to keep an eye out for
rattlesnakes and copperheads
Great trout fishing
Wilderness solitude
Section 3 provides a good introduction to white-water rafting
Nearby excursions:
Appalachian Trail
Historic town of Jim Thorpe
Hickory Run State Park
Pennsylvania Dutch country
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