Pennsylvania whitewater - Conewago Creek - East, Lancaster/ Dauphin County

Lancaster/ Dauphin county, Aberdeen Mills to Hillsdale Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     6.2 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from York-Hanover, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. 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. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Aberdeen Mills to Hillsdale Road section is the only paddling section along Conewago Creek - East. You might be into
whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This stretch of Conewago Creek - East in Pennsylvania is 6.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
From a precipitation point of view Conewago Creek - East is a pretty common site; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest.
High
 
temperatures at Conewago Creek - East all through the months of summer are in the 80's; the nighttime is rather cooler of course, typically in the 60's. Highs through the wintertime are ordinarily in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Conewago Creek - East are in the 20's.

Conewago Creek - East, Aberdeen Mills to Hillsdale Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 6.2 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.17839
Longitude: -76.62281

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.1491
Longitude: -76.6875

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Local climate location: HARRISBURG FAA AP 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Econo Lodge Hershey, Hershey
6 miles away
Less than 2 miles from Hershey Park and Giant Center. 3 blocks from Hershey Medical Center. 2 blocks from Hershey Convention Center. Walking distance to restaurants. Front Desk Hours: 7:00am - 11:00p...

Comfort Inn At The Park, Hershey
6 miles away
Perfect for leisure and business travelers, the Comfort Inn At The Park, in Hershey, Pennsylvania is just two miles from the entrance to world famous Hershey Park, Hershey's Chocolate World, Zoo Ameri...

Best Western Inn Hershey, Hershey
6 miles away
This Hershey, Pennsylvania hotel offers great comfort and service with deluxe amenities that keep guests coming back again and again. The Best Western Inn Hershey is just minutes from Hershey Park and...



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Outdoors Recreation Near York-Hanover, Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of York-Hanover, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Conewago Creek - East. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Conewago Creek - East.
 Whitewater Near Conewago Creek - East:
Susquehanna River, York County , 6 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Saginaw Railroad Bridge)
Codorus Creek, York County , 7 miles away, Class II(III) - 4.4 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 24 to Codorus Furnace Road)
Beaver Creek, York County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Alpine Road to Bull Road)
Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary, York County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Martinsville to Lake Clarke)
Bermudian Creek, Adams / York County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 13.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 94 to Conewago Creek)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Graves Run Road to Prettyboy Reservoir)
Susquehanna River, York County , 28 miles away, Class III+ - 2 miles long (Holtwood)
Little Falls, Baltimore County , 29 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Maryland Route 4 to Gunpowder Falls)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 29 miles away, Class I-III - 2 miles long (Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road)
 Ski Areas Near Conewago Creek - East:
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 19 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 54 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 73 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 86 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 86 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 86 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Conewago Creek - East:
Econo Lodge Hershey, Hershey , 6 miles away
Comfort Inn At The Park, Hershey , 6 miles away
Best Western Inn Hershey, Hershey , 6 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Hershey, Hershey , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hershey (Harrisburg Area), Pa, Hummelstown , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Conewago Creek - East:
Hershey Conewago Campground, Elizabethtown, 3 miles away
Elizabethtown/Hershey KOA, Elizabethtown, 3 miles away
Ridge Run Family Campground, Elizabethtown, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Conewago Creek - East:
Horseshoe Trail, Dauphin County , 14 miles away
Rattling Run Trail, Dauphin County , 16 miles away
Darlington Trail, Dauphin County , 17 miles away
Water Tank Trail, Dauphin County , 17 miles away
Shikellimy Trail, Dauphin County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Conewago Creek - East:
Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD , 61 miles away
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 63 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Conewago Creek - East:
Par Line Golf Course, Elizabethtown , 1 miles away
Rustic Meadows Par 3 Family Golf Course, Elizabethtown , 1 miles away
Sunset Golf Course, Middletown , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Conewago Creek - East

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