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
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The starting location is a short drive from York-Hanover, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Lancaster/ Dauphin County and the water flowing gracefully down Conewago Creek - East are reasons enough to come here and paddle. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby
    hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other sections to paddle along Conewago Creek - East than
the Aberdeen Mills to Hillsdale Road section. The Aberdeen Mills to Hillsdale Road stretch of Conewago Creek - East in Pennsylvania is 6.2 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that.

Briefly about the general area:
Conewago Creek - East is a good place of normal precipitation; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month is January.
For the duration of the days of summer at Conewago
 
Creek - East temperatures are commonly in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. Highs during the winter are generally in the 30's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Conewago Creek - East fall into 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:
Elizabethtown/Hershey KOA, Elizabethtown, 1 miles away
Hershey Conewago Campground, 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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