Pennsylvania · Canoeing

Northern Branch Susquehanna River Water Trail - Pennsylvania Great Bend

15.9 mi
distance
Aug–Oct
best months

Northern Branch Susquehanna River Water Trail - Pennsylvania Great Bend is a paddling route in Pennsylvania operated by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region.

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  • Nearby · Snake Creek · PFBC Hallstead Access · West Branch Lackawaxen River
  • Best time to go · Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Northern Branch Susquehanna River Water Trail - Pennsylvania Great Bend

    Best months: August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 13°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 13°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 21°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 32°

      13 wet

    5. May

      67° / 42°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 52°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 56°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 54°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 46°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 36°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 27°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 19°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Montrose, PA, 12.5 mi away at 1,420 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Keep exploring — more water worth the drive

PADDLE

Snake Creek

~18 min drive

Snake Creek is a 5.3-mile paddling stretch near Montrose, Pennsylvania. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 77 cfs and a gradient of about 71.0 feet per mile.

SEE

PFBC Hallstead Access

~6 min drive

PFBC Hallstead Access is a boat launch in Pennsylvania.

PADDLE

West Branch Lackawaxen River

~37 min drive

West Branch Lackawaxen River is a 11-mile paddling stretch near Waymart, Pennsylvania. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 93 cfs and a gradient of about 63.4 feet per mile.

SEE

PFBC Oakland Access

~7 min drive

PFBC Oakland Access is a boat launch in Pennsylvania.

PADDLE

Trout Creek

~47 min drive

Trout Creek is a 3-mile paddling stretch near Sidney Center, New York. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 43 cfs and a gradient of about 80.6 feet per mile.

SEE

Riverside Lane Boat Launch

~9 min drive

Riverside Lane Boat Launch is a boat launch in New York.

PADDLE

Wysox Creek

~58 min drive

Wysox Creek is a 5.7-mile paddling stretch near Rome, Pennsylvania. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 141 cfs and a gradient of about 36.0 feet per mile.

SEE

Oaquaga Bridge Boat Launch

~18 min drive

Oaquaga Bridge Boat Launch is a boat launch in New York.

PADDLE

Wyalusing Creek

~59 min drive

Wyalusing Creek is a 0.1-mile paddling stretch near Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 316 cfs.

SEE

Sandy Beach Park Boat Launch

~23 min drive

Sandy Beach Park Boat Launch is a boat launch in New York.

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