The creek then turns northeast for a few miles, entering Lake township, Luzerne County. In this township, it receives the tributaries Beth Run and Butternut Run. It then turns north and on the northern edge of the township, the creek leaves Lake Township and Luzerne County.
The creek changes direction to the northeast for a few miles, flowing into Lake township, Luzerne County. Within this township, it merges with tributaries Beth Run and Butternut Run. It then shifts northward and at the northern edge of the township, the creek exits Lake Township and Luzerne County.