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Fun, Adventure, and the Great Outdoors! You will find all of these things in rafting and fall in love with them just as we did 32 years ago! The Lehigh River Gorge makes for exciting and unforgettable days of whitewater and family-style rafting. Choose the trip that best fits your style and check out our trip descriptions below. There is an Adventure for everyone on the Lehigh River...from novice to pro!

Lehigh Gorge Whitewater


All Season Long!
Spring, Summer, Fall…

March thru October

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced a revised water release schedule that includes release dates in the spring, summer and fall.

Because of this new schedule, there will be whitewater trips now available through the Lehigh River Gorge in the warm summer months of July and August.

That’s Right, you can now ride the action packed Lehigh River Gorge right through the summer. Surrounded by state park protected woodlands and mountains, you will enjoy 12 miles and 5 hours of Class III whitewater rafting and outstanding scenery.

This is a fun, thrilling, and pristine trip that everyone from ages 8 and up can do…no experience necessary! While paddling over 17 rapids you’ll scream, laugh, swim, and have an excellent day.

In addition to the water release dates listed below, our whitewater trips are also available daily April thru June, and mid-September thru October!

 

2008 Whitewater Dam Release Dates

May – 10th
May
– 24th & 25th
June
– 7th & 8th, 21st & 22nd
July
–  5th & 6th, 19th & 20th
August
– 2nd & 3rd, 16th & 17th, 30th & 31st
September
– 13th & 14th, 27th & 28th
October – 11th & 12th


“Our group of 8 visited for Skirmish, Biking, and Whitewater Rafting.  We all had a BLAST!  I just wanted to say how friendly, well organized and Oh-my-gosh fun the whole adventure was.”  Laura Leichty

R A T E S
1-800-WHITEWATER
Dam Release Whitewater
Adult - $57.95 (ages 8 & up)
Adult Group* (15+) - $52.95
Youth Group* (15+Weekend) - $45.95
Youth Group* (15+ mid-week) - $28.95

Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jacket, free parking, shuttle service to/from the river & experienced river guides.

*Group Rates Not Valid on Dam Release Saturdays in June/July/August

All Rates are per person and subject to user fee/insurance.


 

Summer Rafting – Family Style

Daily, May thru October
Bring along the whole family this summer and enjoy a fun-filled family-style raft trip! This section of the Lehigh is simply perfect for beginners, church groups, school groups, scouts, and kids ages 4 and older. Eight miles and 3 to 4 hours long, the plentiful riffles and mild water of the Lehigh River are occasionally interspersed with a touch of Class II whitewater. This is just perfect for enjoying the passing scenery, kicking your feet over the edge of the raft, or taking a swim in the river!
One of the most unique things about our summer rafting trips is our FREE RIVERSIDE BARBEQUE - cooked and served in our very own riverside meadow. Here you will find hotdogs, potato salad, watermelon, etc...the classic family picnic! *BBQ is served weekends in June & September and daily July through August. Bring your family and friends. It's so easy and everything you need for a fun day is provided.

“Just a note to let you know what a great time our family had.  The guides were great – bonfire afterwards was so much fun.  It was a beautiful day, you have a little bit of heaven there – it’s wonderful.  You also have a first class operation – Thanks for the great timeRobin Schappell

R A T E S
1-800-WHITEWATER

Family Style - Rafting

Adult - $38.95
Adult Group (15+) - $33.95
Child (ages 4 thru 14) - $28.95
Youth Group (15+) - $28.95

Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jacket, free parking, shuttle service to/from the river, experienced river guides, and a BBQ lunch on weekends in June & September and daily July thru August.

This trip is not available on Release Weekends in June/July/August. Our gate-way section would be an alternative option on release dates.

All Rates are per person and subject to user fee/insurance.


The Gateway

 
To take full advantage of the summer water releases, we have added a NEW TRIP THIS YEAR!

The Lehigh River Gateway Section

The Gateway starts near Glen Onoko Falls and flows past Historic Jim Thorpe before exiting the Lehigh River Gorge.

 

This 10 mile, Class II & III whitewater rafting adventure is a scenic, slightly shorter run lasting about 4 hours.   It’s a great trip for families, kids ages 6 & up, and those who are a little less adventurous and not quite ready for our full Lehigh Gorge trip.

With plenty of places to swim and a FREE RIVERSIDE BBQ INCLUDED, the Gateway is the perfect way to get some healthy outdoor exercise and spend the day with what’s important in life – your family and friends.

The Gateway is available on the following whitewater dam release dates

June – 7th & 8th, 21st & 22nd
July
–  5th & 6th, 19th & 20th
August
– 2nd & 3rd, 16th & 17th, 30th & 31st

 

“Your trips are AMAZING! I have gone rafting for years on Memorial Day with my scout  troop – Your prices are affordable and your trips are exciting!” Brett Travis, NY

R A T E S
1-800-WHITEWATER

Gateway Whitewater

Adult - $49.95 (ages 6 & up)

Rates Include: all necessary rafting equipment, life jacket, free parking, shuttle service to/from the river, free all-you-can eat BBQ lunch, & experienced river guides.

All Rates are per person and subject to user fee/insurance. 

 

 
 
 
  Pocono Whitewater Adventures 1519 State Route 903 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 1-800-WHITEWATER