Pennsylvania whitewater - Brandywine Creek - East Branch, Chester County

Chester county, Pennsylvania Route 82 to Pennsylvania Route 842 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     21.1 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Reading, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Brandywine Creek - East Branch in Pennsylvania is 21.1 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great
    campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some
time outdoors will make you glad you came. The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the cool fresh water beats anything. The Pennsylvania Route 82 to Pennsylvania Route 842 section is one of many paddling sections in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summer months here at Brandywine Creek - East Branch, high temperatures typically get into the 80's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 60's. Throughout the winter the highs are mostly in the 30's while Brandywine Creek - East Branch nighttime low temperatures
 
during the winter are in the 10's.
Brandywine Creek - East Branch is a wet spot that gets a great deal of rain; May is the wettest month with most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month.

Brandywine Creek - East Branch, Pennsylvania Route 82 to Pennsylvania Route 842 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 21.1 miles
Average Gradient: 14 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.1053
Longitude: -75.8109

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.9248
Longitude: -75.64921

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Current weather conditions at Brandywine Creek - East Branch, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: READING 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Residence Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton
5 miles away
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Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton
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Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton, Lionville
5 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Reading, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Brandywine Creek - East Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Brandywine Creek - East Branch.
 Whitewater Near Brandywine Creek - East Branch:
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 4 miles away, Class I - 12 miles long (Mortonville to Lenape)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 5 miles away, Class III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania 340 to Mortonville)
Buck Run, Chester County , 6 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Doe Run Church Road to Brandywine Confluence)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340)
French Creek, Chester County , 10 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Route 100 to French Creek Road)
Brandywine Creek, Chester County , 11 miles away, Class I - 11 miles long (Lenape Pennsylvania to Thompson Bridge Road Delaware)
Red Clay Creek, New Castle County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Marshall Bridge Road to Route 41)
Brandywine Creek, New Castle County , 17 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Thompson Bridge Road to Market Street)
Big Elk Creek, Cecil County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 12.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 341 to Elkton)
 Ski Areas Near Brandywine Creek - East Branch:
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 420 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 25 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 34 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 55 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 58 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 70 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Brandywine Creek - East Branch:
Residence Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton , 5 miles away
Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton , 5 miles away
Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton, Lionville , 5 miles away
Comfort Suites Exton, Exton , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express EXTON-LIONVILLE, Exton , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Brandywine Creek - East Branch:
Marsh Creek Campground, Lyndell, 3 miles away
Brandy Wine Creek Campground, Lyndell, 3 miles away
Beechwood Campground, Coatesville, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Brandywine Creek - East Branch:
Buzzard Trail, Chester County , 10 miles away
Lenade Trail, Berks County , 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Brandywine Creek - East Branch:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 39 miles away
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, Newport - NJ , 55 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Brandywine Creek - East Branch:
Downingtown Country Club, Downingtown , 1 miles away
Tattersall Golf Club, West Chester , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Brandywine Creek - East Branch

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