Pennsylvania whitewater - Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County Chester county, Pennsylvania 340 to Mortonville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     6.6 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Reading, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get     to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. The nature scenery of Pennsylvania and the water flowing gracefully down Brandywine Creek - West Branch have people coming here. The Pennsylvania 340 to Mortonville stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: During the days of summer at Brandywine Creek - West Branch temperatures are regularly in the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's with temperatures at Brandywine Creek - West Branch dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. Brandywine Creek -   West Branch is a pretty wet place frequently with a lot of precipitation; throughout the month of May you get the most rain around here; the driest month of the year is February. Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Pennsylvania 340 to Mortonville road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 6.6 miles Average Gradient: 20 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.00461 Longitude: -75.82492 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.94597 Longitude: -75.77878 Paddler input for Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Pennsylvania Local climate location: READING 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Fairfield Inn & Suites Kennett Square, Kennett Square 10 miles away At Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott located in historic Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, experience small town friendliness during each stay! Enjoy a tour of Longwood Gardens in the Mushroom Capital of... Waynebrook Inn, Honey Brook 10 miles away Come experience the rich history and refined hospitality of the Waynebrook Inn, EST. 1865. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Reading, Pennsylvania 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.       These outdoors activities are available near Brandywine Creek - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch: Buck Run, Chester County , 2 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Doe Run Church Road to Brandywine Confluence) Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340) Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340) Brandywine Creek - East Branch, Chester County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 21.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 82 to Pennsylvania Route 842) Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 6 miles away, Class I - 12 miles long (Mortonville to Lenape) Brandywine Creek, Chester County , 14 miles away, Class I - 11 miles long (Lenape Pennsylvania to Thompson Bridge Road Delaware) Red Clay Creek, New Castle County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Marshall Bridge Road to Route 41) French Creek, Chester County , 15 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Route 100 to French Creek Road) Big Elk Creek, Cecil County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 12.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 341 to Elkton) Brandywine Creek, New Castle County , 19 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Thompson Bridge Road to Market Street)   Ski Areas Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch: Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 420 vertical feet Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 510 vertical feet Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 315 vertical feet Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 49 miles away, 1082 vertical feet Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 475 vertical feet Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 600 vertical feet Camelback, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 800 vertical feet Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 250 vertical feet Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 72 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 74 miles away, 1020 vertical feet   Hotels Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch: Fairfield Inn & Suites Kennett Square, Kennett Square , 10 miles away Waynebrook Inn, Honey Brook , 10 miles away Residence Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton , 10 miles away Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton , 11 miles away Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton, Lionville , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch: Beechwood Campground, Coatesville, 3 miles away Koa Philadelphia Westchester, Coatesville, 5 miles away KOA Kampgrounds, Coatesville, 5 miles away   Trails Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch: Lenade Trail, Berks County , 13 miles away Buzzard Trail, Chester County , 13 miles away Horseshoe Trail, Lancaster County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch: Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 44 miles away New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, Newport - NJ , 58 miles away   Golf Courses Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch: Downingtown Country Club, Downingtown , 6 miles away Tattersall Golf Club, West Chester , 7 miles away