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The Delaware River has tributaries ranging from large rivers with strong whitewater to small creeks with mild currents. Some streams depend entirely upon natural water flow, while some are dependent upon water being released from upstream lakes or reservoirs. Each stream provides a unique paddling experience.
Streams requiring the skills and equipment of the advanced white water paddler (rated Class 2-3, or 2-3-4) include:
Dependent on Dam Controlled Water Releases * Lehigh River * Mongaup River * Lackawaxen River * Tohickon Creek
Dependent on Spring or High Water Levels * Paradise Creek * Pequest River * Big Bushkill Creek * Shohola Creek * Callicoon Creek
Streams requiring only the skills and equipment of the novice paddler (rated Class 1) include:
Dependent on Dam-Controlled Water Releases
* West Branch Delaware River
* East Branch Delaware River
* Neversink River
Dependent on Spring or High Water Levels
* Paulins Kill
* Flat Brook
Paddlers should not consider exploratory trips on the very small, very steep streams that drop into the Delaware River from the highlands nearby. As a rule, the rapids on these streams are very intricate and very difficult, and hazards such as waterfalls and downed trees are frequent. Such streams include:
* Equinunk Creek
* Ten Mile River
The Musconetcong River should not be considered for paddling because of the numerous dams and the hazardous culvert at the Riegel Plant.
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