LEHIGH RAFTING RENTALS
P.O. Box 296, White Haven Pa 18661
(800) 291 - 7238
(570) 443 - 4441

SELF GUIDED RAFTING RENTALS

Lehigh Rafting Rentals, Inc. offers NON-guided, challenging Whitewater Rafting and easier Summer Rafting Rentals on the Lehigh River. Our services allow you to raft the river WITHOUT a guide, avoid the crowds, choose the place you would like to stop for a river side lunch and guarantees that you will not be put into a raft with people you do not know. Plus, our rates are up to 40% less than the rates of a guided raft trip. All the necessary equipment is provided for one price. This includes the raft already inflated and given to you within walking distance of the river, life jackets, paddles, lunch containers and a river map. For colder days, we offer rentals of wetsuits for $10, nylon jackets for $2, wetsuit boots for $5 and wetsuit mitts for $3. Prior to rafting, an orientation is provided which explains the proper use of the rafting equipment and safety concerns.

THE BEST TIME TO GO RAFTING

CHOOSE THE LEVEL OF EXCITEMENT AND CHALLENGE FOR YOUR GROUP
(Based on average amounts of precipitation)

Most Challenging - March and April.

Moderate - May 1st through June 25th and September 16th through November 1st.

Easiest - June 26th through September 15th.

DAM RELEASES

Every day water is released from the Francis Walter Dam into the Lehigh River. The largest volume of water released is during the rainy months of March, April, May, and October. The large volume of water covers the rocks creating rapids and allowing passage through the most challenging section of the river, the Lehigh Gorge. Because of the popularity of whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River, the dam operators schedule special supplemental, moderate flow releases for the second and fourth weekends in June, the third Saturday in September, and the first and third Saturdays in October. Although these supplemental releases are lower in volume than those found during the rainy months, they do allow whitewater rafting through the rapids within the Lehigh River Gorge which many not be raftable otherwise.

Summer rafting takes place on a section of the Lehigh River that is raftable at any time of the year, without the need for a lot of rain or supplemental dam releases . Because of its mixture of easy rapids followed by calm pools , summer rafting offers a nice step up from most summer time raft trips and is enjoyed by everyone from the beginner through the experienced.

Whitewater Rafting Detailed Information
WHITEWATER
(March - June; mid Sept. - November)

The most action packed whitewater the Lehigh has to offer is found in the spring and fall within the boundaries of the Lehigh Gorge State Park. In addition to the many challenging rapids, you'll enjoy the wilderness surroundings and the wildlife that inhabit the river gorge. This raft trip is our most popular and it is enjoyed by adventurous first timers and experienced rafters alike.

We provide the rafts already inflated and within walking distance of the starting location (put-in). Transportation from the ending point (take-out) is do it yourself. Prior to launching of the rafts, all vehicles are driven (shuttled) to the take-out and parked. Directions and instructions are provided which explain how to get to the take-out and exactly how to shuttle the people and equipment in your group. After shuttles have been completed, rafts are launched. Upon arrival at the take-out, rafts are deflated, rolled up, put into vehicles, and driven back to Lehigh Rafting Rentals ( 9 miles ). Shuttles are easy and a mid-sized vehicle is usually large enough to transport a raft load of six people and all equipment.

TRIP LENGTH: 9 miles, approximately 4 hours
DIFFICULTY: Up to Class III+
MINIMUM AGE: 8 yrs.
RATES: (per person): $31.00 any day; groups (18+) $29.00 any day. Group leader FREE with 15 or more. The maximum group size permitted is 36 people per check-in. Minimum of four paying required to rent a raft on weekends . Inflatable one and two person kayaks - $46.00 any day. All rates include 6% sales tax.

SUMMER RAFTING

(June 26th through Sepember 15th)

Experience this perfect introduction to whitewater rafting. Because of its easy rapids, followed by deep calm pools and the quality of the water, the Lehigh offers a nice step up from most summer time raft trips. You'll discover a unique outdoor experience, riding the rapids, enjoying the scenery, laughing, splashing and swimming. This trip is ideal for first-timers, kids, families and social outings. Transportation to and from the river is provided FREE and is only ten minutes each way. Second child age 16 or less is FREE with two paying adults.

TRIP LENGTH : 8 miles, approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
DIFFICULTY:Up to Class II +
MINIMUM AGE : 4 years.
SEASON: June 26th through September 15th.
RATES:(per person) Adults - $31.00 any day; Kids age 16 or less - $21.00 any day; Groups (18+) $29.00 and $19.00; Group leader FREE with 15 or more; Second child FREE with two paying adults. Inflatable one and two person kayaks - Adults- $41.00, Kids - $31.00 *Groups will be offered their choice of one discount only. Example : Every second child FREE for every two paying adults or group leader is FREE and adults are $29.00 and kids are are $19.00. Prices include 6% sales tax.


FOR DIRECTIONS CONTACT LEHIGH RAFTING RENTALS FOR YOUR LOCATION.

RESERVATIONS

(800) 291 - 7238
(570) 443 - 4441

PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

CALL FOR CHECK-IN TIMES

Advanced reservations are required. However, early morning walk-ins are welcome when space is available. Please call before showing up.

Full payment is required to secure reservations. Reservations are taken on a first- payment, first-reservation basis. VISA/MASTERCARD accepted over the telephone, checks and money orders through the mail.

All trips run rain or shine! Full refund less $ 10 per person for cancellations at least three weeks in advance; no refund or rescheduling for cancellations less than three weeks in advance or for no shows or late arrivals.

LEHIGH RAFTING RENTALS INC. reserves the right to move a trip to another section of the river or to another river, without advance notice, if river conditions are too low or too high. Rain checks or refunds will be given only if an alternate trip cannot be substituted.

Confirmations will be sent in the mail upon receiving your payment.

Wetsuits, nylon jackets, booties, and mittens do not require reserving and may be rented and paid for on the day of your trip. License or credit card security deposit required. Wetsuits $10; nylon jackets $ 2, wetsuit boot $5, mittens $3.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: How do I organize a group?
A: First, call us and schedule a tentative date, group size and arrival time. Next, notify anyone interested in going rafting. Tell them the date, cost, check-in time, directions and deadline for sign-up and payment in full. Then, call us back to confirm the size of your group, etc. and to make payment arrangements.
Q: Do we need experience?
A: No. Experience is not required and many of our quests have never been rafting. We do, however, require everyone to attend our whitewater rafting orientation before going rafting. Please note that our trips are not guided. We offer our services to those seeking an alternative to the highly structured, follow the leader guided raft trips.

LUNCH

All food must be packed in ZIP LOCK bags and beverages must be in cans or plastic containers. Please have your lunch packed and ready to go when you arrive. Two five gallon lunch containers will be provided for each raft; please pack lunches light enough to be able to fit everyone's lunch into these two containers.
GLASS CONTAINERS, ALCOHOL AND COOLERS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON RAFT TRIPS.

WHAT TO WEAR

On cool days, wetsuits, nylon jackets, wetsuits boots and wetsuits mittens are recommended and wetsuits are MANDATORY before May 1. A knit hat and a heavy sweater or insulated jacket are also recommended. Wetsuits, nylon jackets, wetsuit boots and mittens are available for rental. Wetsuits $10; nylon jackets $2; wetsuit boots $5; mittens $3.
On warm days, shorts, t-shirts, bathing suits, old sneakers and a change of clothes for after the trip.

SECURITY DEPOSIT & DAMAGE RELEASE

A $50 cash security deposit, valid driver's license, major credit card and a signed waiver accepting responsibility for any equipment lost or damaged is required for EACH raft rented.

LIABILITY

Whitewater rafting is a high adventure sport and as such is not without risk. Lehigh Rafting Rentals, Inc. cannot and does not assume any liability for injuries or personal property damage. All participants will be required to complete and sign a liability release from prior to the trip.

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