The Lehigh River cuts through the heart of the Lehigh Valley and provides rafters with miles of river to enjoy. The Lehigh River is located in beautiful eastern Pennsylvania and is a tributary to the Delaware River. Along the rivers winding course there are access points mapped out for rafters to enter the river.
Some notable access points to enter the river are:
Jim Thorpe- This access point is at the southern edge of the Lehigh Gorge State Park. This access point is located between the Glen Onoko access point and the Parryville access point. Along this stretch of river rafters will find some class 1 and class 2 rapids for whitewater enthusiast.
Parryville- This access point below is the next one below Jim Thorpe and is near the village of Parryville. This piece of the river has class 2 rapids and is home to the Old Bear Trap Lock. As rafters travel down the Lehigh, the Old Bear Trap Lock is something of interest that rafters may want to take the time to look at.
Lehigh Gap- This access point lies between West Bowmans and Walnut Port and is a relatively mild stretch of river with the exception of some class 3 rapids.
Some things that rafters should look for going down the Lehigh are Beartrap Rapid, a class 2 rapid that is just south of Jim Thorpe, and Dunbar’s surfing wave located at Lehighton. These are just a two of the whitewater runs that rafters will find on the Lehigh, there are more to be experienced. In addition to the whitewater runs, there are nature trails and biking trails to be enjoyed along the Lehigh River. These trails can be enjoyed along with the river to provide visitors to the Lehigh Valley a well-rounded, nature experience.
Unrivaled in its beauty, Pennsylvania is brimming with rivers yet to be tamed. Filled with laughter, heart stopping action and soaking summer fun rafting Pennsylvania’s rivers are among the best in the U.S.
The Youghiogheny River, also referred to as the Yough, is perfect for multiple level experience rafters. The Middle Yough is calm with Class I and II rapids, this trip is calm enough for the young and young at heart. This trip is approximately 6 hours long, a perfect day trip for those looking for a one time adventure. The perfect family trip as the recommended age is 4 and over. The Lower Yough brags of Class III and IV rapids and will fit the novice and experienced, the recommended age limit is 12 and older as these rapids are less calm but enough of a challenge to enjoy. This trip along the beautiful Yough also takes about 6 hours. The Upper Yough is the ultimate challenge as the rapids are Class IV-V. Recommended for ages 16 and older this trip will be like no other, taking approximately 6 hours to complete.
The Holtwood section of Susquehanna River is approximately 2 miles long and is a Class III+, so it would be perfect for the novice with a need for speed to the more experienced rafters. Susquehanna Tributary is 5 miles long and is a Class II-III along with Broad Creek Class I-II - 4.5 miles long, both are very beginner friendly.
Lehigh River is rafting at its best, spectacular scenery and exciting rapids. The entire length is 26 miles and can be done in whole or in part. Rapids range in intensity throughout the river, with some sections being perfect for families and other sections for more advanced rafters. Hotels are within easy access to the river and in season many book big name entertainers.
With so many rapids to choose from along the break-taking scenery of Pennsylvania’s river ways you’d better get moving the water is not waiting for you.
Laurel Highlands River Tours is a family owned business run by Linda and Mark McCarty. LHRT’s as over 45 years of commerical rafting experience opening it doors in 1962. This Pennsylvania rafting company offers river trips on the Middle, Lower and Upper Yough from Ohio Pyle State Park. If you are willing to make the trip the Cheat River is a great adventrure. The Cheat river has the most changlleging whitewater on the east coast.
There is currently the following specials being run.
MIDDLE YOUGH- KIDS RAFT FREE!!
1 child rafts free every Tuesday on the Middle Youghiogheny with two paying adults.
mention code KRF for discount
UPPER YOUGH
10% off Monday and Fridays on the UPPER YOUGH!
mention code UY for discount
STAY AND PLAY!
They are offering a 10% discount off any activity if you stay at one of there Guest Houses.Call today and mention code RR to book your summer vacation!
MILITARY SPECIAL!
Receive a 10% discount Monday thru Friday and a 5% discount on Saturday and Sunday with your valid military ID.
CONSECUTIVE DAY DISCOUNTS!
10% discount off of any consecutive day activities that you choose to do. Choose from Climbing, mountain biking, or kayaking! Call today to set up your ADVENTURE PACKAGE!
GROUP DISCOUNTS!
Invite one person of a group of 16 to raft for free as our guest. (15 guests paid in full plus one free guest) Your group will also receive one free photo.
SCOUT GROUPS!
Special discounts are available for all scout groups!
NON PROFIT GROUPS!
All non profit organizations are eligible for special discounts!
Some restrictions apply. We do not stack discounts.
Pocono Whitewater and Skirmish USA have been in business since 1976 and are recognized as industry leaders in both outdoor recreation and paintball.
Pocono Whitewater offers mild to wild rafting and kayaking trips, family trips, scenic relaxed rail– trail biking, and hiking excursions to suit everyone’s needs. Skirmish USA features adrenaline-filled paintball action on 50 playing fields amid 700 acres of top-notch Pocono terrain.
Behind the scenes, there guides, field judges and support staff – are among the most highly trained and experienced in the industry – pull out all of the stops so guests can relax and enjoy the important things: friends, family, and having a good time.
There staff has a “light hearted” attitude to make each visit as fun and adventurous as possible, while still making SAFETY a top priority for every activity.
Whether visitors come for the whitewater, kayaking, biking or paintball — our skill, experience, state-of-the-art equipment and attention to detail means our guests can just focus on the FUN!
Located primarily in Fayette County, Ohiopyle State Park encompasses about 19,052 acres of rugged natural beauty and serves as the gateway to the Laurel Mountains. The focal point of the area is the more than 14 miles of the Youghiogheny [yaw-ki-GAY-nee] River Gorge that passes through the heart of the park. The “Yough” [yawk] provides some of the best whitewater boating in the Eastern U. S. as well as spectacular scenery. Surrounding Ohiopyle Falls is the Falls Day Use Area, the central point for the casual visitor. This area provides parking, modern restrooms, gift shop/snack bar, and overlook platforms with magnificent scenery.
An outfitter based in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania takes a group of visitors on a guided whitewater rafting trip down the Class V rapids of the Upper Yough (Youghiogheny River) in Western Maryland. This video was primarily filmed using the Oregon Scientific ATC3K Waterproof Action Cam.
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