Whitewater rafters to converge on Bucks County park for massive Nockamixon water release

James McGinnis, Bucks County Courier Times
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Hundreds of whitewater rafters will channel their adrenaline this weekend as the state releases millions of gallons of water into the Tohickon Creek.

Twice a year, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources drops water from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek near Ralph Stover Park.

File - Twice a year, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources drops water from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek near Ralph Stover Park.
File - Twice a year, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources drops water from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek near Ralph Stover Park.

Water releases will begin at 4 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Whitewater rafters are scheduled to enter the creek between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day, also drawing the attention of photographers on the shoreline.

Ralph Stover State Park is located at State Park and Stump roads ― about two miles north of Point Pleasant.

State officials caution that the release of water from Lake Nockamixon creates class 3 and 4 rapids that require established boating skills.

Whitewater rafting by untrained boaters is not recommended. All participants must also wear flotation devices, dress to prevent hypothermia, and use boats designed for this type of water.

For more information, contact Nockamixon State Park at 215-529-7300, or Delaware Canal State Park at 610-982-5560.

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