Pennsylvania whitewater - French Creek, Chester County

Chester county, Route 100 to French Creek Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     7 miles
  This section of French Creek is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. If you're coming from Reading it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. French Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Route 100 to French Creek Road stretch is the only one. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting
    and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget
that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The natural beauty of Chester County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
French Creek usually gets much precipitation; all through May this area sees the most rain while February is frequently the driest month.
Summer brings highs in the 80's to French Creek. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to French Creek.
 

French Creek, Route 100 to French Creek Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 7 miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.15829
Longitude: -75.67226

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.15364
Longitude: -75.60882

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Current weather conditions at French Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: READING 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Pottstown, Pa, Pottstown
4 miles away
To the Holiday Inn Express Hotel of Pottstown This friendly limited service hotel is conveniently located between Reading and King of Prussia PA. With many fine amenities to accommodate any traveler!...

Best Western Pottstown Inn, Pottstown
4 miles away
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Pottstown Days Inn, Pottstown
5 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near French Creek.
 Whitewater Near French Creek:
Brandywine Creek - East Branch, Chester County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 21.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 82 to Pennsylvania Route 842)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 13 miles away, Class I - 12 miles long (Mortonville to Lenape)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 6.6 miles long (Icedale Road to Pennsylvania 340)
Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County , 15 miles away, Class III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania 340 to Mortonville)
Brandywine Creek, Chester County , 15 miles away, Class I - 11 miles long (Lenape Pennsylvania to Thompson Bridge Road Delaware)
Buck Run, Chester County , 16 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Doe Run Church Road to Brandywine Confluence)
Unami Creek, Montgomery County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 7.7 miles long (Nursery Road 7334 to mouth)
Red Clay Creek, New Castle County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Marshall Bridge Road to Route 41)
Brandywine Creek, New Castle County , 20 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Thompson Bridge Road to Market Street)
 Ski Areas Near French Creek:
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 15 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 17 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 48 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 55 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania , 58 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near French Creek:
Holiday Inn Express Pottstown, Pa, Pottstown , 4 miles away
Best Western Pottstown Inn, Pottstown , 4 miles away
Pottstown Days Inn, Pottstown , 5 miles away
Quality Inn Pottstown, Pottstown , 5 miles away
Comfort Inn Pottstown, Pottstown , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near French Creek:
Warwick Woods Family Camping Resort, Saint Peters, 6 miles away
Marsh Creek Campground, Lyndell, 9 miles away
Hickory Park Campground, Gilbertsville, 10 miles away
 Trails Near French Creek:
Buzzard Trail, Chester County , 8 miles away
Lenade Trail, Berks County , 11 miles away
 National Parks Near French Creek:
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 30 miles away
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, Newport - NJ , 57 miles away
 Golf Courses Near French Creek:
Bellewood Golf Club, Pottstown , 4 miles away
Spring Ford Country Club, Spring City , 4 miles away
Linfield National Golf Club, Royersford , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near French Creek

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