Lehigh

The Lehigh River offers a fun and approachable Class II–III whitewater experience, with a steady mix of moving current, splashy wave trains, and a few more technical sections to keep paddlers engaged. It’s a great river for building skills and confidence, with forgiving lines, plenty of recovery pools, and lots of opportunities to catch eddies and play along the way. At typical release levels, the rapids are lively but manageable, making it ideal for novice to intermediate paddlers or confident beginners looking to step up, all set against a scenic backdrop of forested hills and railroad-lined riverbanks.

The club has some gear available to loan, but please understand that availability depends on both the equipment being available and either you or a volunteer having the time and vehicle space to transport it to the river. If you need to borrow gear, please let us know as early as possible.

If you’re able to help by picking up and transporting extra gear, or if you’re willing to offer a carpool (most likely from NYC or the Philadelphia area), please let us know when you sign up. Your help makes it much easier for new paddlers to join the trip.

And everyone is expected to help with shuttle. Failure to help with shuttle is grounds for not being allowed on the trip.