Poconos Biking, Poconos Whitewater Rafting, Poconos Kayaking and Poconos River Tubing Packages by: Poconos Outdoors LLC

Experience the Best Outdoor Adventures in the Poconos!

Looking for an unforgettable biking and whitewater rafting experience in the Poconos? At Poconos Bike Rentals and Poconos Whitewater Rafting, we provide adrenaline-pumping outdoor adventures at the most competitive prices!

Welcome to Poconos Outdoors LLC Adventures. I would like to offer you ONE OR MORE of our outdoor adventures and provide you, our VIP Groups including your friends and family, your schools, nonprofits and or your campers with the same exceptional customer service you expected and received from us in the past.

The Best Bike Rentals in the Poconos – Only $20.96! SAVE 30%

Planning a group outing, camp trip, or school adventure? We offer the most affordable Poconos Mountain Biking rentals, with exclusive deals for nonprofits and VIP clients.

✅ SAVE 30%!

✅ Pay for only 75 rentals, even if you bring more riders!

✅ Midweek Special: Up to 300 kids per day in multiple shifts!

✅ The ONLY mobile multi-day rental service in the region!

Take advantage of our camp specials and experience scenic trails on the Lehigh Gorge Trail and D&L Trail—perfect for beginner to advanced riders!

Learn More About Our Bike Rentals

Whitewater Rafting on the Lehigh River – Only $29.95! SAVE 30%

Get ready for the most exciting and affordable rafting adventure in the Poconos!

VIP-level experiences at unbeatable prices Up to 75 kids per shift, accommodating up to 300 kids per day Adrenaline-packed Class I-III rapids for an unforgettable adventure

Our Lehigh River whitewater rafting trips offer thrilling outdoor fun for schools, camps, and large groups. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

Book Your Dam Release C3 Whitewater Rafting Trip

Combo Packages – Bike & Raft Adventures

Looking to combine biking and rafting for the ultimate adventure? Book our Multi-Day or Single-Day Bike/Raft Combo and get $2 off per participant!

Perfect for:

✅ School field trips

✅ Summer camps

✅ Outdoor enthusiast groups

Poconos Biking combined with either Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking or River Tubing by:  Poconos Outdoors are the most fun you will have all year!  You have to try whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River with biking in the Poconos on the Lehigh Gorge Trail! Availability is filling up fast for late July and early August!

Check Out Bike & Raft Combo Packages

Additional Outdoor Activities

Aside from biking and rafting, explore the beauty of the Poconos with: Hiking at Hickory Run State Park Disc golf adventures.

Poconos Fun Things to Do – Poconos Adventure Tours are the most fun you will have all year!  You have to try whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River, go biking in the Poconos on the Lehigh Gorge Trail, or go hiking, and play disc golf at Hickory Run State Park!

For more information, about these types of tours check out our Pocono Fun page and then give us a call to confirm availability! Here is a quick link to the most frequently asked questions and our current specials. Learn more here: Lehigh Gorge Trail Info and the logistics behind the Glen Summit, Rockport or Jim Thorpe VIP Shuttle Service. Visit our Pocono Fun page to discover even more activities!

Explore More Poconos Adventures

We’ve proudly worked with numerous schools, camps, nonprofits, and youth organizations—including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, summer camps, and universities.

If your group is looking for the best outdoor experience in the Poconos, contact us today!

• Call Now: 570-899-0400
• Email Us: support@poconobikerental.com

Start planning your adventure now!

Francis E. Walter Dam / Flow Management Plan – Dam Release Schedule – 2025

• 2025 Flow Management Full Plan Details – PDF

The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District posted the 2025 Recreation Plan for the Francis E. Walter Dam. The plan specifies dates and actions associated with whitewater and fishing releases from the dam from late March to early October of 2025. USACE coordinates the plan with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

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• The Francis E. Walter Lehigh River Dam Release Schedule includes these dates listed below with sufficient water storage accumulated in the reservoir. (For current river levels: Francis E. Walter Dam – Daily Flow Gauge and Dam Release Info and the Francis E. Walter Dam Website).
• 2025 Francis E. Walter Lehigh River Dam Release Whitewater Dam Release Dates (24+2**) are listed below. All dates during the recreation season are subject to change according to weather, safety and/or Army Corp. of Engineers decisions in relation to flood control and water storage expectations/needs.
• Whitewater Releases Schedule (dates with * are dependent on adequate water storage):
  • May: 10, 17, 24, 25
  • June: 7, 8, 21, 22
  • July: 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 – (PEAK Pricing)
  • August: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23*, 24*, 30*, 31* – (PEAK Pricing)
  • **October: 11, 12 as provided by end of year releases – (Fall Foliage Pricing)

(**The Oct. 11-12 weekend release is TBD and is intended to provide a means of releasing any excess water that may have accumulated during the recreation season. These MEGA-Releases in the past have been approximately 2000 CFS on Saturday and 1200 CFS on Sunday, and are super fun!

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• 2025 Flow Management Plan – Whitewater Dam Release Schedule

In 2025, the plan includes 24 whitewater releases and 22 fishing enhancement releases (unchanged from prior years). The 2025 recreation plan has one minor change from the prior year. In the event of excess storage above elevation 1355 and after all other increments have been funded, any additional storage will be utilized for fisheries augmentation releases from Saturday, September 27 through the start of the mega release ramping on Thursday, October 9.

 

Please note at the conclusion of the ongoing feasibility study, we will host a public meeting for additional comment. The plan will remain in effect until that time.

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Dates for whitewater releases are noted above Several dates are dependent on adequate water storage in the reservoir. It’s important to note that the need for flood control operations could result in the cancellation of any scheduled dates.

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Poconos Whitewater Rafting – Dam Release – Class 3 Rippin’ Rapids

Poconos Whitewater Rafting – Dam Release – CLass 3 Rippin’ Rapids adventures on the Lehigh River are the best valued, most adrenaline pumping and are the most FUN with us! In cooperation with the PREMIER VIP Poconos Whitewater Rafting and Lehigh River Outfitter in the Poconos we provide the most satisfying and affordable Poconos Whitewater Rafting experience there is. Call now to confirm availability; and then book online to save money on your Poconos Whitewater Rafting Adventure: 570-899-0400.

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Nescopeck, PA – In it’s 27th year the Briggs Farm Blues Festival is a reoccurring staple amongst concert goers and blues fans from all over the East Coast and beyond. It attracts 10’s of thousands of Blues Music lovers, families and friends looking to gather in one of the most beautiful and serene mountain farm settings in the Northeast PA Poconos Region.

Dena Briggs states: “The Best Weekend of the Year returns for our 27th year with the Biggest Lineup of the Year! Uncle Lucius, Joanne Shaw Taylor, North Mississippi Allstars & More rock the three-day festival, July 11-13th!”

The Briggs Family has been bringing the Blues to their family farm since 1998. Over the years they’ve transformed a humble little gathering into one of the Nation’s most revered Blues Festivals! Though the size has grown, “Briggs Fest” has managed to maintain a small festival mentality in a family friendly setting here in the rolling hills of Nescopeck, Pennsylvania. Over the past 25 years we’ve had 150+ national and regional bands play at our festival that has grown from one stage into two, from one day into three.

Experience 3 days of world-class music, great food, & good times! Blues fans, music lovers, friends & family gather on our 440 acre farm. The Briggs festival family continues to grow… welcoming those who have been here year after year as well as first timers!

Canopies! Bring em’! We have a designated area just for you in line with the stage. We’ll have space for aprox. 120 Canopies with overflow on the side. Briggs Farm offers a family friendly atmosphere, which keeps bringing our guests back year after year! Introducing kids or grandchildren to our festival helps keep the music alive, while fostering a great family tradition that people of all ages look forward to every summer!

For more information, directions and to contact:

Briggs Farm Concerts - BriggsFarm.com
56 Hobbie Road
Nescopeck, PA 18635
570-379-3342
briggsfarmblues@gmail.com

Written by: Tom Williams – Publisher – PoconoBusinessJournal.com
For: Dena Briggs – Promoter/GM Briggs Farm Blues Festival – BriggsFarm.com

Jim Thorpe, Poconos, PA November 2, 2022 – We have extended our Fall Foliage Season Bike Tours until this first weekend in November due to the unseasonably warm weather.  Save $25!!! Book as usual just pay for the (12 and under) kids or tike bike rental and skip the shuttle cost, call with any questions and to confirm availability.

The Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail is the most spectacular rail trail system in the world during the colorful fall season. The Pocono Mountains have over 127 deciduous tree varieties changing color for your viewing pleasure. The orange-red leaves are falling down along the Lehigh River with amazing beauty. Autumn is your last chance to get on the trail before the snow covers it and go on one of our Fall Foliage Season Bike Tours with us. Fall Foliage bike tours starting at $19.95.

Check out our Lehigh Gorge Trail Biking Videos to see exciting Poconos biking footage of the Lehigh Gorge State Park.

All inclusive Trailhead drop-off VIP Shuttle Service with bike rental for a scenic Poconos Fall Foliage Season Bike Tours down the famous Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail is just $19.95 each for kids and tike bikes! (Big savings of $25 off our in-season rate.) Book here now! (Book as usual just pay for the (12 and under) kids or tike bike rental and skip the shuttle cost, call with any questions and to confirm availability)

$19.95 Poconos Fall Foliage Season Bike Tours – VIP Shuttle with Bike Rental for all Kids bike rentals!

All Pocono Bike Rental Shuttles depart from Jim Thorpe to White Haven or Rockport (Fall Foliage Season Bike Tours 2 person minimum.)

The Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail is the most spectacular rail trail system in the world during the colorful fall season. The Pocono Mountains have over 127 deciduous tree varieties changing color for your viewing pleasure. The orange-red leaves are falling down along the Lehigh River with amazing beauty.

This is the current Fall Foliage conditions according to the Pocono Mountains Visitor’s Bureau which we are a proud member of since 2015. The pictures below are from the Northeast US Fall Foliage Report according to the Fall Foliage Network in which we are proudly a leaf spotter for!

Week of: October 31 to November 6, 2016

Northern: The northernmost color zone encompasses northern Wayne and Pike Counties. Cold weather and rain have brought down most of the leaves in the region. Full color is at 100% with 10% of the leaves on the trees. This region is past peak color.

Central: The central color zone encompasses southern Wayne, Pike and northern Monroe Counties. All of the region has gone through significant changes this past week. Some areas are still showing a broad array of colors. Many of the trees lost their leaves last weekend from the strong winds and rain. Some of the Oaks are still hanging onto their green leaves further to the south, but will change very soon. A good place to view the foliage, this week is on Kunkletown Road from Saylorsburg to Little Gap. Full color is at 95-100% with 40-60% of the leaves on the trees. This region is past peak color. This area would comprise our Fall Foliage Season Bike Tours.

Southern: The southern color zone encompasses southern Monroe County and Carbon County. Heavy rain and strong winds brought down some of the early fall colors, but the Oaks will continue to show color. As the early players in the fall color fall to the ground look for the color of many Oak trees to be the major component on the mountainside. There are many different colors displayed by these trees such as orange, red, yellow, and even when the bright color goes away, they will hold on showing a russet brown for several weeks. Look for Chestnut Oak and Red Oak on the ridge tops to show the best colors. There will also be some pockets protected from the wind, which will hold on to the early colors as well. Get out and explore the county to find some of these hidden gems. If you get out early enough, you can get some pictures with the heavy forest on the ground. Full color is at 70% with 50% of the leaves on the trees. This region is not past peak color and our Fall Foliage Season Bike Tours would include this area.

$19.95 Poconos Fall Foliage Season Bike Tours – VIP Shuttle with Bike Rental for all Kids bike rentals!

All inclusive Trailhead drop-off VIP Shuttle Service with bike rental for a scenic Poconos Fall Foliage biking tour down the famous Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail is just $19.95 each! (Big savings of $25 off our in-season rate.) Book here now!

All Pocono Bike Rental Shuttles depart from Jim Thorpe to White Haven or Rockport (Fall Foliage Bike Tour Shuttles 2 person minimum.)

To reserve a custom (not listed on our schedule), VIP shuttle pickup/drop-off time, there may be a $10/person additional custom shuttle and same day booking fee. (4 person minimum.) Please have a major credit card ready and fill out our easy to use PayPal shopping cart below (PayPal account unnecessary) or call 570-899-0400 today and speak to one of our adventure specialists!

Useful Fall Foliage peak season information can be found here. Get up to date Fall Foliage Peak information by subscribing to our Blog/Newsletter below at the bottom left of this page to receive our Fall Foliage weekly updates!

More Poconos Fall Foliage info from the PA-DCNR:
The DCNR Penn’s Woods Fall Foliage Webpage
Why Do Autumn Leaves Change Color?
Penn’s Woods Fall Foliage Interactive Story Maps

Some of our activities need to be reserved well in advance and are subject to availability. For more information and to find out how to make a reservation for our Fall Foliage Season Bike Tours (as the weekends can sell out quickly), you can contact us daily at: 570-899-5025 or use our contact us form. Same day booking fee of $5/person may apply to all last minute (within 24 hours) reservations at our discretion.

White Haven, Poconos, PA October 3, 2022 – Welcome fellow leaf peepers to our favorite time of the year, the autumnal equinox! This formal beginning of Fall in 2021 was on September 22 at 3:21 p.m. We are so excited to report that from the reaches of the northern Poconos to our area here in the epicenter of the Poconos, White Haven, PA we are seeing lots of color emerging. The Poconos fall foliage splendor and all it’s glory is getting an early start due to having consistently cold evening temperatures since early September. This year the oaks will usually be their brilliant selves but the sugar maples are being affected in some ways by this early start.

Have you made the trip to see fall color in Pennsylvania yet? The golds, oranges and reds are making their way through the state, and it’s spectacular. Check out our Fall Color Report to find peak color for your next fall adventure. Fall color isn’t hard to find in Pennsylvania it’s right here in the Poconos! And one of our favorite ways to enjoy it is just by hopping on a mountain bike and going for a ride on the world famous Lehigh Gorge Trail. Whether it’s an afternoon excursion or a week-long adventure, a fall road trip to the Poconos in PA always makes for great memories with both family and friends.

Lehigh River Poconos Whitewater Rafting MEGA-RELEASE in Jim Thorpe

The Oct. 8-9 MEGA-RELEASE Weekend is intended to provide a means of releasing any excess water that may have accumulated during the recreation season. The releases in the past have been approx. 2000 CFS on the 7th and 8th and 1200 CFS on the 9th and are super fun!!!

The best valued, most adrenaline pumping, most FUN Poconos whitewater rafting and kayaking adventures on the Lehigh River are with us! In cooperation with the PREMIER VIP whitewater rafting and Lehigh River Outfitter in the Poconos we provide the most satisfying and affordable Pocono whitewater rafting and kayaking experience there is. 

Call now to confirm availability and then book online to save money on your Poconos whitewater adventure: 570-899-0400.

We run the most personalized VIP Rafting and Kayaking trips on the Lehigh River in the Poconos. We use a unique format of limiting the trip sizes (average 30 people) and with extra highly trained river guides this allows you, the guest, to be safer, see more wildlife, learn more history and have way more fun! Our competitors run trips with an average size of over 100+ people. Get ready for the best day outdoors you’ll have all year! 

  2022 - FALL FOLIAGE WHITEWATER RAFTING TOUR
     -12:00 PM Daily FALL FOLIAGE TOUR 
     -Adult/Youth(5+) $49.95-$59.95  
     -Midweek, Non-Dam Release Weekend and MEGA-RELEASE October 8, 9
     (September thru October, 4 person min.)

These cooler temperatures we have had lately and shorter days, signal deciduous trees to stop producing chlorophyll, the green pigment responsible for photosynthesis, it breaks down and exposes other brilliant leaf pigments. They create the yellows and oranges seen in the leaves of yellow poplar, hickory, sycamore, honey locust, birch, beech and certain maples. Trees also produce pigments in their leaves called anthocyanin, which creates the brilliant reds and purples seen in maple, sassafras, sumac, black-gum and scarlet oak.

We’re already a week into the season, but there are still many ways to experience Pennsylvania’s fall to the fullest. Pennsylvania’s varied topography from sea level to over 2,000 feet on the Pocono Plateau, supports 134 varieties of trees that change color. Add in shrubs and vines that also contribute their color palettes, you get to be a part one of the top 3 places in the world to witness the awesome display of autumn color.

Fall Foliage Forecast Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania

Northern Poconos: (northern Wayne and Pike Counties) We took a ride through this area last week and there is lots of change in color but it’s muted. This is due to the summer drought we have had. 90% of the leaves are still on the trees but high winds and colder nights can bring some downfall so check the weather forecast this region could turn quickly.

The Fall Foliage peak color in the Northern Poconos Region will be around the weekend of October 8.

Central Poconos: (southern Wayne, Pike and northern Monroe Counties) If you go for a mountain bike ride like we did this past weekend you will see a lot of color change and 95% of the trees still have leaves on them which makes for an amazing spectacle of light. Some species like Sassafras have exhibited colors of red, yellow, orange and Black Gum are showing shades of red. The Red Maples are varied in color depending on their altitude and nearby water. The Hickory and Ash are briefly displaying some yellowing but quickly become a dull brown. 

The Fall Foliage peak color in the Central Poconos Region will be around the weekend of October 15.

Southern Poconos: (southern Monroe and Carbon County) Very little color change if any at all has been witnessed in the forest from our southern Poconos leaf spotter, but be on the lookout for bright yellows of Black Walnut and Goldenrod around farmlands. Black Gum and Sassafras are showing some color. Black Gum will display a deep red and orange while Sassafras will show orange and yellow colors. 99% of the leaves are still on the trees. 

The Fall Foliage peak color in the Southern Poconos Region will be around the weekend of October 22.

Pocono Bike Rental Fall Foliage Tours:

These Fall Foliage Bike Tours must be reserved online, in advance, at least 2 days prior to event date. (4 person minimum) Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to your shuttle time for bike loading and then return your rental bikes no later than 5:45 PM back to the bicycle concession pickup spot where we met in the AM.

• 11:00am – White Haven to Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Tour – WEEKEND ONLY – $49.95

– All inclusive bike rental and VIP shuttle from Jim Thorpe to White Haven inside the Lehigh Gorge State Park. (with a Sport Bike Rental included) PROMPT VIP Shuttle Service starts in the FREE PARKING Glen Onoko Access Area in Jim Thorpe with a 30 minute VIP shuttle ride to White Haven.

– The ultimate adventure in fun and fitness! Bike up to 25 miles, a marathon of historical landmarks and remnants from the great coal mining industry of America’s past. The bike tour is approximately a 3+ hour ride in which you can take breaks for pictures, food, sightseeing etc. The Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail System is an amazing fall foliage experience like no other bike ride in the world. It is one of the top 100 rail trails in the country. Historical and educational value markers along the way will teach you about the rich local mining history as well guide you safely down the trail. MIDWEEK ONLY with a 4 person minimum!

• 1:00 PM – Rockport to Jim Thorpe – WEEKEND ONLY – Fall Foliage Tour $54.95

– All inclusive bike tour from Rockport to Jim Thorpe, the 15 Mile Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail, Rockport Access to Jim Thorpe has an approximately 35 minute shuttle time (with Sport Bike Rental included). Please call to check availability.

– This is a VIP EXPRESS shuttle from Jim Thorpe to Rockport to the “halfway” point of the world famous Lehigh Gorge Trail  This trail section distance takes about 2+ leisurely hours which includes breaks for pictures, food, sightseeing etc. WEEKEND ONLY with a 4 person minimum!

– WEEKEND – Poconos Fall Foliage Bike Tours – Book Below

Discover the beautifully vibrant side of PA’s state parks with a fall camping getaway. The picturesque colors of fall make it the perfect time to get away on an outdoor adventure at a park near you. During the fall foliage viewing season it’s best to plan ahead and make a reservation early to ensure that perfect campsite or bike tour is just waiting for your arrival. Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied fall foliage season than any other state in the nation! With peak fall colors visible from early October through late November. Check out the resources listed below each week to find out where to go to maximize your leaf-peeping.

Fall Foliage Events and Activities in the Poconos

Fun and educational Haunted Halloween Lantern Tours are back at Eckley Miners Village for more information: www.eckleyminersvillage.com.

A historical farm here in the Poconos, Quiet Valley is a non-profit, living museum dedicated to keeping the 19th century alive through agriculture. Located on over one hundred beautiful acres of nature, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are so many things to do & see at Quiet Valley! Period dressed performers portray daily life on a farm. Coming up on Saturday and Sunday October 9th & 10th, from 10am to 5pm, Quiet Valley’s Harvest Festival will be an enjoyable Autumn event for all ages…Click Here to Read More

Want to stay home and still experience the season? View the virtual Fall Foliage story map, highlighting a few of the great locations to see brilliant fall colors in Penn’s Woods. There’s plenty of opportunities to take part in amazing events, programs and activities centered around the fall season.

Plan ahead by making a camping reservation to experience first-hand how fall is enjoyed across the Keystone State! We are listing here; the best tips and resources to help residents and visitors experience a colorful autumn in a variety of outdoor adventures.

Enjoy Enjoy the great Pocono Outdoors! The leaves are calling: it’s time to start planning that autumn trip to take in the splendor of the fall foliage! Take in the season from beside a sprawling lake, hike to the heights for a panoramic view of the reds, oranges and yellows, or hop in the car to wind along scenic drives that take you to local small towns where fall fun abounds…Click Here to Read More

If you are a person who loves animals, Claws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park is a place you must plan to visit this Autumn. Located in nearby Lake Ariel, in the heart of the beautiful northern Poconos, the animal park brings glorious wild animals and education through hands-on learning jointly to life…Click Here to Read More

Everyone looks forward to the crisp weather, leaves changing into beautiful colors, Halloween approaching, and of course the The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival at Country Junction! Located at 6565 Interchange Road (Route 209) in nearby Lehighton, the “World’s Largest General Store” brings fun for everyone with this annual festival…Click Here to Read More

In Pocono Pines, you will find a gem of a place adjacent to Lake Naomi. Second generation family members bring to you a pleasant atmosphere, delicious foods, good drinks and fun on Thursday and Sunday evenings with their Wing Nights!…Click Here to Read More!

In addition to sit-down dining, many local restaurants offer To-Go, Pickup, and Delivery options. Reservations suggested at most locations. Confirm details, and open dates & times at each restaurant…Click Here to Read More

Rolling hills, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and evergreen forests, the Pocono Mountains offers 2,400 square miles of astonishing natural beauty…Click Here to Read More

Fall Foliage Information Resources:

DCNR Fall Foliage Reports

Penn Woods Fall Foliage Report

Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage