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 sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The natural beauty of Adams County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. If you're coming from Gettysburg it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. 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. Great exercise and a
    chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are no other sections to paddle along Conewago Creek - West than the Buchanan Valley to Bridgeport section. This section of Conewago Creek - West in Pennsylvania is 2 miles long and has been rated
as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
The Narrows is a good place to visit close by. For the duration of the long summer days highs here at Conewago Creek - West reach the 80's while nighttime lows are generally in the 60's. All through the winter highs are typically in the 30's, and through the dark
 
hours in the wintertime at Conewago Creek - West temperatures sink to the 20's.
Conewago Creek - West gets a typical amount of rain; June is when you get the most rain here, and January is when it's the driest.

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 at General 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
Opening in September 2006, this stately 248-room hotel will offer never before seen levels of quality and service to the Gettysburg area. The Wyndham Gettysburg features 11 suites, two onsite restaura...

Best Western Gettysburg Hotel-Est 1797, Gettysburg
9 miles away
Stay at this full-service historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania hotel offering convenient access to the Gettysburg National Military Park, the Gettysburg National Cemetery and Boyd's Bear Country. The B...



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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, 620 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 500 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
 Hotels Near Conewago Creek - West:
Quality Inn at General Lee's Headquarters, Gettysburg , 8 miles away
Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel, Gettysburg , 9 miles away
Best Western Gettysburg Hotel-Est 1797, Gettysburg , 9 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn-Gettysburg, Gettysburg , 9 miles away
Quality Inn Gettysburg Motor Lodge, 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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