Pennsylvania whitewater - Antietam Creek - East Branch, Franklin County Franklin county, Old Forge to confluence with West Branch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-IV     9 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Pennsylvania and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. There are plenty     of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Old Forge to confluence with West Branch section is one of them. This section of Antietam Creek - East Branch is 9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-IV section. Briefly about the general area: The annual precipitation here at Antietam Creek - East Branch is about average; the wettest month of the year is mostly May, that's the one that rains the most; January on the other hand is the driest. Summer at Antietam Creek - East Branch arrives with high temperatures   in the 80's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 60's. Highs throughout the wintertime are regularly in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Antietam Creek - East Branch. Since you're here at Antietam Creek - East Branch why not take a look at Antietam Cove, and the Warrior Trail offers hiking at its best. Antietam Creek - East Branch is right by the Sandy Ridge Trail. Antietam Creek - East Branch, Old Forge to confluence with West Branch road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-IV Length: 9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.81972 Longitude: -77.46139 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.73166 Longitude: -77.60556 Paddler input for Antietam Creek - East Branch, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Antietam Creek - East Branch, Pennsylvania Local climate location: MERCERSBURG 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro 4 miles away Days Inn Waynesboro - located in Downtown Historic Waynesboro. 15 miles north of Hagerstown MD and 50 miles south of Harrisburg PA. Offers Daybreak Continental Breakfast and free internet.... Scottish Inns & Suites Fayetteville, Fayetteville 7 miles away Very close to Gettysburg 14 miles East on Rt 30. 5 miles East of Chambersburg. Park in front of guest room, all rooms ground level, Guest rooms have microwaves and refrigerators, coffee maker and remo... Comfort Inn Chambersburg, Chambersburg 10 miles away Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, the Comfort Inn of Chambersburg features an indoor pool and spa, free wireless high speed internet service, the expanded Comfort Sunshine breakfast bu...   All Pennsylvania Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Pennsylvania. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Antietam Creek - East Branch.   Whitewater Near Antietam Creek - East Branch: Hunting Creek, Fredrick County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2.5 miles long (Catoctin Hollow Road to Frank Bentz Lake) Owens Creek, Frederick County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 8 miles long (Lantz to Rocky Ridge Road) Middle creek, Frederick County , 12 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 6.3 miles long (Wolfsville to Myersville) Beaver Creek, Washington County , 14 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Beaver Creek Park N Ride (I-70) to Alternate Route 40) Owens Creek, Frederick County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Rocky Ridge Road to Monocacy River) Antietam Creek, Washington County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Oak Bridge to Highway 68) Conewago Creek - West, Adams County , 17 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (Buchanan Valley to Bridgeport) Marsh Creek, Adams County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 3.8 miles long (Old US Route 15 to Horner Road) Antietam Creek, Washington County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Highway 68 to Potomac River) Catoctin Creek, Frederick County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 28.8 miles long (US 40 to Potomac River)   Ski Areas Near Antietam Creek - East Branch: Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 11 miles away, 620 vertical feet Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 46 miles away, 600 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 55 miles away, 500 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 94 miles away, 515 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 99 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Antietam Creek - East Branch: Days Inn Waynesboro, Waynesboro , 4 miles away Scottish Inns & Suites Fayetteville, Fayetteville , 7 miles away Comfort Inn Chambersburg, Chambersburg , 10 miles away Super 8 Chambersburg/Scotland Area, Chambersburg , 10 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites Chambersburg, Chambersburg , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Antietam Creek - East Branch: Mountain Farm Campground, Smithsburg, 7 miles away Colonels Crk Campground, Fayetteville, 8 miles away William Houck Campground, Frederick County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Antietam Creek - East Branch: Warrior Trail, Franklin County , 2 miles away Sandy Ridge Trail, Franklin County , 3 miles away Spiderbush Nature Trail, Frederick County , 8 miles away High Rock Nature Trail, Frederick County , 9 miles away Green Ridge Trail, Adams County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Antietam Creek - East Branch: Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD , 12 miles away Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Antietam Creek - East Branch: South Mountain Golf Course, Waynesboro , 3 miles away Waynesboro Municipal Golf Course, Waynesboro , 4 miles away Penn National Golf Club, Fayetteville , 5 miles away