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.
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