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A quick trip means you won't hear that famous backseat chorus, "Are we there yet?" Use our handy map as a reference for where we are located. Then check out the written directions below to see how to get here quickly and easily. If you still have questions, please give us a call at 1-800-WHITEWATER or send an email.

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RAFTING CENTER- LEHIGH RIVER RAFTING, KAYAKING, & mid-week BIKING

From Metro New York, Northern New Jersey & New England:  Take I-80 West from George Washington Bridge through Delaware Water Gap. Take PA Exit # 284 (Blakeslee) South on 115 for 2 miles to 903 South. Take 903 South for 10 miles - Pocono Whitewater Adventures/Skirmish USA is on the right -directly on Route 903. 

ALTERNATE DIRECTIONS for JUNE 7th/8th and AUGUST 2nd/3rd. There is a Nascar Race at Pocono Raceway on June 9th/10th & August 4th/5th which requires you to use an alternate exit to avoid major traffic delays. Please use the following directions on these two dates: I-80 West to exit 274 (Hickory Run State Park). Travel East on Route 534 for approximately 10 miles until you reach the intersection of Route 903. Make a right onto Route 903 South, we are 6 miles down the road on the right...directly on Route 903.

From Upper New York, Syracuse, & Scranton PA:  Take I-81 South to 476 (N.E. Extension of PA Turnpike). Take 476 South to Exit #95 (Pocono). Then take I-80 East one exit to Exit #284 Blakeslee. Turn right on Route 115 for 2.0 miles, then turn right onto Route 903 South. Follow 903 South for 10 miles Skirmish USA/Pocono Whitewater is on the right, directly on Route 903.

ALTERNATE DIRECTIONS JUNE 7th/8th and AUGUST 2nd/3rd. There is a Nascar Race at Pocono Raceway on June 9th/10th & August 4th/5th which requires you to use an alternate exit to avoid major traffic delays. Please use the following directions on these two dates: I-80 West to exit 274 (Hickory Run State Park). Travel East on Route 534 for approximately 10 miles until you reach the intersection of Route 903. Make a right onto Route 903 South, we are 6 miles down the road on the right...directly on Route 903. 

From Central New Jersey:  Take I-78 to Allentown, and then travel North on 309 to US 22 W. Follow US22 W. to PA 476 Turnpike (NE Extension). Take 476 North to Exit 74, Mahoning Valley **This is the first exit AFTER you go thru the Lehigh Tunnel. 

Pay your toll, then take the left exit ramp and bear to the left. Turn left onto Rt. 209, then make an almost immediate left onto Harrity Road. Go over small concrete bridge (you'll see Platz's restaurant on the right). Follow Harrity Road to the end. Turn right, follow Pocono Whitewater signs up the mountain to Rt. 903. Then turn right onto Route 903 north and follow 3.8 miles to Pocono Whitewater Adventures/Skirmish USA. We're on the left, directly on 903.

From Philadelphia:  Take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike (476), to Exit 74 (Mahoning Valley) - continue as for Central NJ.

From Harrisburg PA, Baltimore MD, and Washington, D.C.:  Take I-81 North to I-78 East to 476 North (Pa Turnpike). Take Exit 74 (Mahoning Valley). Continue as for Central NJ.

Approximate Driving Time to Pocono Whitewater Adventures
From New York City - 2 hours
From Philadelphia - 90 minutes
From Baltimore - 3 hours
From Harrisburg - 2 hours

GPS Coordinates to our Rafting, Kayaking, & Biking Center
N40°56.762’
W075°39.225’

We strongly suggest NOT using online mapping sites such as Mapquest & Yahoo Maps.  We’ve found that using these sites at times will take you hours out of your way!!!

For more information on directions from your area, give us a call at
1-800-WHITEWATER
(1. 800.944.8392) or send an email.

 

SKIRMISH PAINTBALL FIELDS

FROM New York, Northern New Jersey, & New England: Take I-80 West from George Washington Bridge through Delaware Water Gap. Take PA Exit #284 (Blakeslee). Travel south on 115 for approximately 2 miles until you reach 903 South. Turn right onto 903 south and travel approximately 4 miles until you reach the intersection of Route 534  (**You will see an Exxon Gas Station on your left). Make a left at the gas station onto route 534 East. Travel 534 East for approximately 2.7 miles until you reach North Meckesville Road. Turn left onto North Meckesville Road and this will bring you to our parking area.  

ALTERNATE DIRECTIONS for June 9th/10th and AUGUST 4th/5th. There is a Nascar Race at Pocono Raceway on June 9th/10th & August 4th/5th which requires you to use an alternate exit to avoid major traffic delays. Please use the following directions on these two dates: I-80 West to exit 274 (Hickory Run State Park). Travel East on Route 534 for approximately 10 miles until you reach the intersection of Route 903. Continue on 534 East, Crossing Route 903, for approximately 2.7 miles until you reach North Meckesville Road. Turn left onto North Meckesville Road and this will bring you to our parking area.

FROM Upper New  York, Syracuse, & Scranton: Take I-81 South to 476 (N.E. Extension of PA Turnpike). Take 476 South to Exit #95 (Pocono). Then take I-80 East one exit to Exit #284 Blakeslee. Travel south on 115 for approximately 2 miles until you reach 903 South. Turn right onto 903 south and travel approximately 4 miles until you reach the intersection of Route 534  (**You will see an Exxon Gas Station on your left). Make a left at the gas station onto route 534 East. Travel 534 East for approximately 2.7 miles until you reach North Meckesville Road. Turn left onto North Meckesville Road and this will bring you to our parking area.  

ALTERNATE DIRECTIONS for June 9th/10th and AUGUST 4th/5th. There is a Nascar Race at Pocono Raceway on June 9th/10th & August 4th/5th which requires you to use an alternate exit to avoid major traffic delays. Please use the following directions on these two dates: I-80 West to exit 274 (Hickory Run State Park). Travel East on Route 534 for approximately 10 miles until you reach the intersection of Route 903. Continue on 534 East, Crossing Route 903, for approximately 2.7 miles until you reach North Meckesville Road. Turn left onto North Meckesville Road and this will bring you to our parking area.

FROM Central New Jersey: Take I-78 to Allentown, and then travel North on 309 to US 22 W. Follow US22 W. to PA 476 Turnpike (NE Extension). Take 476 North to Exit 74, Mahoning Valley **This is the first exit AFTER you go thru the Lehigh Tunnel, it's old exit #34.

Pay your toll, then take the left exit ramp and bear to the left. Turn left onto Rt. 209, then make an almost immediate left onto Harrity Road. Go over small concrete bridge (you'll see Platz's restaurant on the right). Follow Harrity Road to the end. Turn right, follow Pocono Whitewater signs up the mountain to Rt. 903. Then turn right onto Route 903 north and follow for approximately 10 miles until you reach the intersection of Routes 903 and 534 (You will see an Exxon Station on your right). Turn right at the gas station onto 534 East and follow for approximately 2.7 miles until you reach North Meckesville Road. Make a left onto North Meckesville Road and this will bring you directly to the parking area.

FROM Philadelphia: Take 476 North to Exit 74, Mahoning Valley **This is the first exit AFTER you go thru the Lehigh Tunnel, it's old exit #34. (Now follow the directions as from Central New Jersey)

FROM Harrisburg, Baltimore, & DC: Take I-81 North to I-78 East to 476 (PA Turnpike. Take 476 North to Exit 74, Mahoning Valley **This is the first exit AFTER you go thru the Lehigh Tunnel, it's old exit #34. (Now follow the directions as from Central New Jersey)

Approximate Driving Time to Skirmish
From New York City - 2 hours
From Philadelphia - 90 minutes
From Baltimore - 3 hours
From Harrisburg - 2 hours

GPS Coordinates to the Skirmish Paintball Fields
N 41°00.521’
W 75°32.964’

We strongly suggest NOT using online mapping sites such as Mapquest & Yahoo Maps.  We’ve found that using these sites at times will take you hours out of your way!!!

For more information on directions from your area, give us a call at
1-800-WHITEWATER
(1.800.944.8392) or send an email.

 

WHITE HAVEN TRAILHEAD – for biking on weekends & holidays

From Metro New York, Northern New Jersey & New England:  Take I-80 West from the George Washington Bridge into Pennsylvania.  Take PA Exit # 273 (White Haven/Freeland). This exit is about 40 miles west of the Delaware Water Gap.  Turn right onto Rt. 940 East and follow to a stop sign (less than one mile).  Turn right as Rt. 940 East continues (turns into Berwick Street), proceed downhill and over the rail-road tracks.  Turn right into the White Haven Shopping Center and go to the end of the parking lot.  The Pocono Whitewater White Haven Trial-head is the green building on your left. 

From Upper New York, Syracuse, & Scranton PA:  Take I-81 South to 476 (N.E. Extension of PA Turnpike). Take 476 South to Exit #95 (Pocono).   Take I-80 West to Exit # 273 (White Haven/Freeland).  Turn right onto Rt. 940 East and follow to a stop sign (less than one mile).  Turn right as Rt. 940 East continues (turns into Berwick Street), proceed downhill and over the rail-road tracks.  Turn right into the White Haven Shopping Center and go to the end of the parking lot.  The Pocono Whitewater White Haven Trial-head is the green building on your left.

From Central New Jersey:  Take I-78 West thru New Jersey and into Pennsylvania.  Just West of Allentown follow Route 309 North to Route 22 West.  Take Rt. 22 approximately one mile to PA 476 Turnpike (NE Extension). Take 476 North to Exit #95 (Pocono).   *Take I-80 West to Exit # 273 (White Haven/Freeland).  Turn right onto Rt. 940 East and follow to a stop sign (less than one mile).  Turn right as Rt. 940 East continues (turns into Berwick Street), proceed downhill and over the rail-road tracks.  Turn right into the White Haven Shopping Center and go to the end of the parking lot.  The Pocono Whitewater White Haven Trial-head is the green building on your left.

From Philadelphia:  Travel North on the PA Turnpike (476), to Exit 95 (Pocono) - *continue as for Central NJ.

From Harrisburg PA, Baltimore MD, and Washington, D.C.:  Take I-81 North to I-78 East to PA Turnpike (476) to Exit 95 (Pocono) - *continue as for Central NJ.

Approximate Driving Time to White Haven Trail Head
From New York City - 2 hours
From Philadelphia - 90 minutes
From Baltimore - 3 hours
From Harrisburg - 2 hours

GPS Coordinates to our White Haven Trail Head Location
N41°3.619’
W75°46.303’

We strongly suggest NOT using online mapping sites such as Mapquest & Yahoo Maps.  We’ve found that using these sites at times will take you hours out of your way!!!

For more information on directions from your area, give us a call at
1-800-WHITEWATER
(1. 800.944.8392) or send an email.

 
 
 
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