Pennsylvania whitewater - Brandywine Creek, Chester County

Chester county, Lenape Pennsylvania to Thompson Bridge Road Delaware section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I     11 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This stretch of Brandywine Creek in Chester County is 11 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I section. The starting point is not too far from Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping
    bag too. The nature scenery of Chester County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time
outdoors will make you glad you came. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
At Brandywine Creek during the summertime highs are in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and overnight lows all through the winter for Brandywine Creek tend to be in the 10's.
Brandywine Creek gets much water; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February.
 

Brandywine Creek, Lenape Pennsylvania to Thompson Bridge Road Delaware road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I
Length: 11 miles
Average Gradient: 4 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.92578
Longitude: -75.66263

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.8188
Longitude: -75.56981

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Current weather conditions at Brandywine Creek, Pennsylvania
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RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Brandywine River Hotel, Chadds Ford
2 miles away
The Brandywine River Hotel is a European style hotel located in the Historic village of Chadds Ford in the heart of the Brandywine Valley just minutes from the areas most popular attractions. A uniqu...

Mendenhall Hotel & Conference Center, Mendenhall
2 miles away
The hotel is conveniently located in Chester County, the heart of the scenic Brandywine Valley. Philadelphia Intl. Airport 20 miles. Wilmington Delaware, Delaware Amtrak Station, and bus terminal 15 m...

Comfort Inn & Suites Brandywine Valley, West Chester
4 miles away
A distinctive hotel with personal service geared to corporate and leisure travelers. Minutes from Longwood Gardens, QVC Studios and other local attractions. 30 minutes to Philadelphia Historic Sites. ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware-Maryland
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware-Maryland, the metro area neareast to Brandywine Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Brandywine Creek.
 Whitewater Near Brandywine Creek:
Brandywine Creek, New Castle County , 6 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Thompson Bridge Road to Market Street)
Red Clay Creek, New Castle County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Marshall Bridge Road to Route 41)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 8 miles away, Class I - 12 miles long (Mortonville to Lenape)
Brandywine Creek - East Branch, Chester County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 21.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 82 to Pennsylvania Route 842)
Buck Run, Chester County , 13 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Doe Run Church Road to Brandywine Confluence)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 14 miles away, Class III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania 340 to Mortonville)
French Creek, Chester County , 15 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Route 100 to French Creek Road)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340)
Big Elk Creek, Cecil County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 12.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 341 to Elkton)
 Ski Areas Near Brandywine Creek:
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 62 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 66 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Brandywine Creek:
Brandywine River Hotel, Chadds Ford , 2 miles away
Mendenhall Hotel & Conference Center, Mendenhall , 2 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites Brandywine Valley, West Chester , 4 miles away
Holiday Inn West Chester, Pa, West Chester , 4 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Wilmington/Brandywine, Wilmington , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Brandywine Creek:
Philadelphia/West Chester KOA, Unionville, 8 miles away
Koa Philadelphia Westchester, Coatesville, 9 miles away
Delaware Motel and RV Park, New Castle, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Brandywine Creek:
Buzzard Trail, Chester County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Brandywine Creek:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 43 miles away
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, Newport - NJ , 45 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Brandywine Creek:
Radley Run Country Club, West Chester , 2 miles away
Greenville Country Club Swimming Pool, Wilmington , 3 miles away
West Chester Golf & Country Club, West Chester , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Brandywine Creek

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