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Lehigh
Location: Eastern Pennsylvania (about 70 miles north of Philadelphia; about 100 miles west of New York City). Length of trips: 11 miles in 4 hours (Upper Lehigh Gorge); 12 miles in 4.5 hours (Lower Lehigh Gorge); 8 miles in 3 hours (Section 3). 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°-50°F) and water (35°-45°) are chilly in March and April, so outfitters require that rafters wear wet suits. Wet-suit weather turns to sunscreen weather in May (65°-75°). Summer temperatures are pleasant (75°-85°) and dry, with the occasional hot spell. Autumn days tend to be cool (60°-70°), crisp, and dry. Lodging: From primitive campgrounds to luxurious resorts within a 40-minute drive. 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. Special features:
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