Pennsylvania whitewater - Conewago Creek - West, Adams County

Adams county, Buchanan Valley to Bridgeport section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     2 miles
  The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The beautiful scenery of Pennsylvania and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This is the only paddling section along Conewago Creek - West. 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. The starting point is not too far from Gettysburg, there's
    a road map further down the page with more info on that. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of
paddling places. This stretch of Conewago Creek - West in Adams County is 2 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over.

Briefly about the general area:
At Conewago Creek - West during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Conewago Creek - West dipping down into the 20's through winter nights.
 
The Narrows is a perfect location to have a look at right next door to Conewago Creek - West.
The annual rain here at Conewago Creek - West is about average; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is January.

Conewago Creek - West, Buchanan Valley to Bridgeport road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.94609
Longitude: -77.3405

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.93209
Longitude: -77.3129

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Current weather conditions at Conewago Creek - West, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: SHIPPENSBURG 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Quality Inn Larson's At Gen. Lee'S Headquarters, Gettysburg
8 miles away
Located at General Lee's Headquarters on historic Seminary Ridge in Gettysburg right on the battlefield, overlooking Gettysburg National Military Park and adjacent to Gettysburg College and Lutheran T...

Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel, Gettysburg
9 miles away
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Best Western Gettysburg Hotel-Est 1797, Gettysburg
9 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Conewago Creek - West. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Conewago Creek - West.
 Whitewater Near Conewago Creek - West:
Marsh Creek, Adams County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 3.8 miles long (Old US Route 15 to Horner Road)
Owens Creek, Frederick County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 8 miles long (Lantz to Rocky Ridge Road)
Antietam Creek - East Branch, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Old Forge to confluence with West Branch)
Hunting Creek, Fredrick County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2.5 miles long (Catoctin Hollow Road to Frank Bentz Lake)
Owens Creek, Frederick County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Rocky Ridge Road to Monocacy River)
Bermudian Creek, Adams / York County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 13.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 94 to Conewago Creek)
Middle creek, Frederick County , 25 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 6.3 miles long (Wolfsville to Myersville)
 Ski Areas Near Conewago Creek - West:
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 10 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 87 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 88 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 103 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 116 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 121 miles away, 510 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 128 miles away, 940 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Conewago Creek - West:
Quality Inn Larson's At Gen. Lee'S Headquarters, Gettysburg , 8 miles away
Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel, Gettysburg , 9 miles away
Best Western Gettysburg Hotel-Est 1797, Gettysburg , 9 miles away
Quality Inn Gettysburg Motor Lodge, Gettysburg , 9 miles away
Budget Host Three Crowns Motor Lodge Gettysburg, Gettysburg , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Conewago Creek - West:
Conewago Campground, Biglerville, 1 miles away
Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Gardners, 5 miles away
Gettysburg Koa Kampground, Gettysburg, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Conewago Creek - West:
Wildcat Trail, Adams County , 6 miles away
Pole Bridge Trail, Franklin County , 7 miles away
Lippencot Trail, Adams County , 7 miles away
Green Ridge Trail, Adams County , 8 miles away
Boundary Trail, Cumberland County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Conewago Creek - West:
Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD , 19 miles away
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 45 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Conewago Creek - West:
Piney Apple Golf Course, Biglerville , 3 miles away

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