3 Days – Way to Save!
SAVE 10% when you register for all 3 days on the river!
Lehigh River Sojourn Volunteer Committee
- Gary Blockus
- Bob Brunda
- Bill Erdman
- Kristina Gomez
- Gary Gray
- Don Harris
- Tom Horvath
- Jerry McAward
- Terry Newhard
- Rick Wells
Volunteer Safety Team
- Jerry P. McAward CSafety Team Chair
- Joe Bennett
- Gene Berliner
- Dave Frei
- Tyson Frei
- Denise Hackman
- Don Harris
- Steve Johnson
- Matt Miskie
- Larry Palmer
- Bill Walters
- Mike Wilk
The 23rd annual Lehigh River Sojourn is Wildlands Conservancy’s 32.6-mile guided paddling trip on the Lehigh River. The event begins in the Pocono Mountains and ends in Easton. Sojourners travel through our region’s metro-wilderness – treasuring scenic views, visits from resident wildlife and a shared appreciation for preserving the Lehigh River.
The Lehigh River Sojourn takes place every June and timing is dependent upon the dam-release schedule.
Register. Paddle. And We Take Care of the Rest.
- Education programs to connect you with Wildlands’ work.
- A light breakfast and catered lunch!
- Dedicated safety team and paddling instruction.
- Need a canoe? Reserve your rental for a small fee when you register!
Questions?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact:
Diane Motel, Director of Education Programs
610.965.4397 X118
dmotel@wildlandspa.org
This year, we’re offering a unique pre-sojourn experience on June 21 – Creek Snorkeling at Lehigh Falls! Click here for more details and to register- space is extremely limited.
Join us June 22-24 for Sojourn 2019!
Click the arrows below to expand each day and view itineraries.
Register:
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All Three Days, 10% Discount
Adult ($148.50) | Child ($103.50)
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Day 1, June 22, Whitewater Rafting
Drakes Creek to Glen Onoko
All participants must meet at Pocono Whitewater.
Cars will be left at Pocono Whitewater for the day.
Pocono Whitewater
1519 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
7:15 a.m. Arrival Time – Light breakfast & Registration.
All participants must register at Wildlands Conservancy’s Lehigh River Sojourn registration table and must complete Pocono Whitewater’s registration form. All rafting equipment—raft, paddle, Personal Floatation Device—will be provided by Pocono Whitewater. Wet suits are available from Pocono Whitewater for an additional fee. Pocono Whitewater will provide shuttle service to and from river.
Menu for meals:
Breakfast
- Bagels, cream cheese, fresh fruit, juice donated by Weis Markets in Whitehall
- Coffee donated by Bill Erdman
- Yogurt and granola also provided
Lunch
- Water donated by Nestle
- Snacks donated by Just Born
- Hoagies, fruit, chips provided by Pocono Whitewater
Featured Programming: Amber Breiner,executive director of the Carbon County Community Foundation, will speak about the history of and vision for their new fund for conservation, the Lehigh River Watershed Fund.
Suggested camping location:
Mauch Chunk Lake Park
http://www.carboncounty.com/index.php/camping
(570)325-3669
Adult $75 | Child $65 (Age 10-14)
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Day 2, June 23, Canoe/Kayak
Jim Thorpe to Walnutport
7:00 a.m.: Meet at the Jim Thorpe train station for registration and light breakfast. Parking for you is free all day at the public lot.
Location: 1 Susquehanna St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
2:30-3:30pm: Approximate take-out time at Walnutport. You and your gear/boat will be transported back to your vehicles at Jim Thorpe.
Menu for meals:
Breakfast
- Bagels, cream cheese, fresh fruit, juice donated by Weis Markets in Whitehall
- Coffee donated by Lehighton Outdoor Center
- Yogurt and granola also provided
Snack Raft
- Snacks donated by Just Born
- Ice Cream snacks also provided
Lunch
- Water donated by Nestle
- Wraps, bean & corn salad, homemade brownies provided by Ateria’s on First
- Fruit, hummus, chips also provided
Featured Programming: Eagle presentation, courtesy of Carbon County Environmental Education Center, as well as the annual Friends of the Lehigh awards ceremony during the lunch stop.
Suggested camping location:
Mauch Chunk Lake Park
http://www.carboncounty.com/index.php/camping
(570)325-3669
Adult $45 | Child $25 (Ages 5-14)
Canoe Rental $8 per person
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Day 3, June 24, Canoe/Kayak
Sand Island to Hugh Moore Park
8:00 am.: Meet at Hugh Moore Park for registration and shuttle bus to Sand Island. Light breakfast at Sand Island.
Location: 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA 18042
40.615819, -75.387703
2:30ish: Take-out at Hugh Moore Park. Smoothies in the parking lot! Then hop in your cars and go
Menu for meals:
Breakfast
- Coffee donated by Lehighton Outdoor Center
- Bagels, cream cheese, fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, juice provided
Featured Programming: Chris Strohler, Senior Conservation Planner at Wildlands Conservancy, presents on “The Link” Trail Network
Lunch
- Honey Turkey on a French Brioche Roll, Deluxe Italian on Semolina Baguette, Roasted Balsamic Vegetables and Fresh Mozzarella with Pesto on a Ciabatta donated by St. Lukes Health Network
- Water donated by Nestle
- Snacks donated by Just Born
Post Trip
- OMG Smoothies!
Adult $45 | Child $25 (Ages 5-14)
Canoe Rental $8 Per Person
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