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   This section of Antietam Creek - East Branch is 9 miles long and is a class I-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Chambersburg it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Old Forge to confluence with West Branch section is one of them. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations in advance     you're all set. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Briefly about the general area: On a good day at Antietam Creek - East Branch you can take a hike along the Sandy Ridge Trail. All through the warm months, highs typically are in the 80's at Antietam Creek - East Branch, and the nighttime is a little chillier of course, usually in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and night lows at Antietam Creek - East Branch during the winter usually sink into the 10's.   While you're here at Antietam Creek - East Branch you can take a hike along the Warrior Trail, and Antietam Cove is another wonderful spot to go to close by. The amount of rain that falls at Antietam Creek - East Branch is close to the national average; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. 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. Waynesboro Inn, Waynesboro 4 miles away Located just minutes from Gettysburg and Antietam, the Waynesboro Inn is just a short drive to various activities including hiking, shopping, golfing, skiing, museums, and various local restaurants. ... 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, 650 vertical feet Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 46 miles away, 600 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 55 miles away, 520 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 Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 104 miles away, 315 vertical feet Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 108 miles away, 650 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 112 miles away, 1100 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 115 miles away, 940 vertical feet   Hotels Near Antietam Creek - East Branch: Waynesboro Inn, Waynesboro , 4 miles away Scottish Inns & Suites Fayetteville, Fayetteville , 7 miles away Comfort Inn Chambersburg, Chambersburg , 10 miles away Super 8 Motel - Chambersburg/Scotland Area, Chambersburg , 10 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites, 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   Lakes Near Antietam Creek - East Branch