Pennsylvania whitewater - Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County

Chester county, Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     6.6 miles
  The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The starting location is a short drive from Reading, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Pennsylvania and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The campgrounds here at Brandywine Creek - West Branch are pretty good.
    This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340 section is just one of them. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up
quick. This section of Brandywine Creek - West Branch is 6.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warm days of summer at Brandywine
 
Creek - West Branch highs are typically in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 60's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Brandywine Creek - West Branch.
Lots of rainfall falls at Brandywine Creek - West Branch; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain while February is generally the driest month.

Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 6.6 miles
Average Gradient: 34 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.06639
Longitude: -75.83091

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.00461
Longitude: -75.82492

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Local climate location: READING 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Waynebrook Inn, Honey Brook
7 miles away
Come experience the rich history and refined hospitality of the Waynebrook Inn, EST. 1865. Our charming hotel has been splendidly refurbished and is nestled in the midst of the beautiful Amish farm co...

RPAMO - Red Carpet Inn & Suites Morgantown, Morgantown
7 miles away
Here, within earshot of bubbling, historic Conestoga Creek, your only an enjoyable drive from leisure activity and excellent sightseeing. Reatrace Washington's footsteps at Valley Forge. Pass rustic b...

Holiday Inn MORGANTOWN/PA TURNPIKE EX 298, Morgantown
8 miles away
The Holiday Inn Morgantown hotel is conveniently located and easy to find. The Gateway to Amish Country Only minutes from the Reading and Lancaster Outlets. Also the hotel is adjacent to the PA Turnp...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Brandywine Creek - West Branch.
 Whitewater Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch:
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 0 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 4 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 - East Branch, Chester County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 21.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 82 to Pennsylvania Route 842)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 9 miles away, Class I - 12 miles long (Mortonville to Lenape)
French Creek, Chester County , 14 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Route 100 to French Creek Road)
Brandywine Creek, Chester County , 17 miles away, Class I - 11 miles long (Lenape Pennsylvania to Thompson Bridge Road Delaware)
Red Clay Creek, New Castle County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Marshall Bridge Road to Route 41)
Big Elk Creek, Cecil County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 12.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 341 to Elkton)
Brandywine Creek, New Castle County , 22 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Thompson Bridge Road to Market Street)
 Ski Areas Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch:
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 27 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 420 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 58 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 67 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 1020 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch:
Waynebrook Inn, Honey Brook , 7 miles away
RPAMO - Red Carpet Inn & Suites Morgantown, Morgantown , 7 miles away
Holiday Inn MORGANTOWN/PA TURNPIKE EX 298, Morgantown , 8 miles away
Residence Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton , 11 miles away
Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch:
Brandywine Meadows Family Camp Ground, Honey Brook, 2 miles away
Beechwood Campground, Coatesville, 3 miles away
Birchview Farm Campgrounds, Coatesville, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch:
Lenade Trail, Berks County , 10 miles away
Buzzard Trail, Chester County , 11 miles away
Horseshoe Trail, Lancaster County , 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 43 miles away
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, Newport - NJ , 61 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch:
Honeybrook Golf Club, Honey Brook , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch

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