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 put-in location is a reasonable drive from Reading, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340 section of Brandywine Creek - West Branch in Chester County is 6.6 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds
    nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking
this area has a large number of paddling places. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The nature scenery of Pennsylvania and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Brandywine Creek - West Branch a wet spot; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is February. Summer at Brandywine Creek - West Branch arrives with high temperatures
 
in the 80's. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 60's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 30's; nighttime lows in the 10's for Brandywine Creek - West Branch.

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 Tnpk Exit 298, Morgantown
8 miles away
The Holiday Inn Morgantown Hotel is conveniently located and easy to find. Only minutes from the Reading and Lancaster Outlets. Also the hotel is adjacent to the PA Turnpike Exit 298, and only minutes...



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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 - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

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, 450 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 250 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
 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 Tnpk Exit 298, Morgantown , 8 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Philadelphia Exton, Exton , 12 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Philadelphia/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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