Pennsylvania whitewater - Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County

Chester county, Mortonville to Lenape section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I     12 miles
  The Mortonville to Lenape stretch of Brandywine Creek - West Branch in Chester County is 12 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I section. The wonderful Chester County scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The starting point is not too far from Reading,
    as you can see on the road map further down. There's camping available near Brandywine Creek - West Branch. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time
outdoors have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rainfall makes Brandywine Creek - West Branch a reasonably wet spot; during July this area sees the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Brandywine Creek - West Branch. For the
 
period of the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; night lows through the wintertime for Brandywine Creek - West Branch tend to be in the 10's.

Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Mortonville to Lenape road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I
Length: 12 miles
Average Gradient: 7 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.94597
Longitude: -75.77878

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.92578
Longitude: -75.66263

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Current weather conditions at Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: READING 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Kennett Square, Kennett Square
5 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...

Clarion Collection Inn at Mendenhall, Mendenhall
7 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...

Residence Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton
8 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 - 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 - East Branch, Chester County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 21.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 82 to Pennsylvania Route 842)
Buck Run, Chester County , 5 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Doe Run Church Road to Brandywine Confluence)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 6 miles away, Class III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania 340 to Mortonville)
Brandywine Creek, Chester County , 8 miles away, Class I - 11 miles long (Lenape Pennsylvania to Thompson Bridge Road Delaware)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340)
Red Clay Creek, New Castle County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Marshall Bridge Road to Route 41)
French Creek, Chester County , 13 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Route 100 to French Creek Road)
Brandywine Creek, New Castle County , 13 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Thompson Bridge Road to Market Street)
Big Elk Creek, Cecil County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 12.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 341 to Elkton)
 Ski Areas Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch:
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 26 miles away, 420 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 38 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 49 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 60 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 73 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Kennett Square, Kennett Square , 5 miles away
Clarion Collection Inn at Mendenhall, Mendenhall , 7 miles away
Residence Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton , 8 miles away
Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton, Lionville , 8 miles away
Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch:
Koa Philadelphia Westchester, Coatesville, 1 miles away
KOA Kampgrounds, Coatesville, 1 miles away
Philadelphia/West Chester KOA, Unionville, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch:
Buzzard Trail, Chester County , 14 miles away
Lenade Trail, Berks 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 , 52 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch:
Tattersall Golf Club, West Chester , 1 miles away
Kennett Square Golf & Country Club, Kennett Square , 4 miles away
Downingtown Country Club, Downingtown , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Brandywine Creek - West Branch

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