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
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The Route 100 to French Creek Road section of French Creek in Pennsylvania is 7 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. French Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Route 100 to French Creek Road stretch is the only one. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature
    will make you glad you came. There's camping available near French Creek. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The beautiful scenery of Chester County and the beautiful way the water current
moves down the stream will make you feel great. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The starting location is a short drive from Reading, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at French Creek throughout the summer months are in the 80's while
 
overnight lows are ordinarily in the 60's. Through the wintertime highs are commonly in the 30's; through the dark hours in the winter at French Creek temperatures descend to the 10's. French Creek is a relatively wet place frequently with a good deal of rain; the month with most of the rain is May; the driest of the months is February.

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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Local climate location: READING 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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, 420 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
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
Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near French Creek:
Best Western Pottstown Inn, Pottstown , 4 miles away
Days Inn Pottstown, Pottstown , 5 miles away
Quality Inn Pottstown, Pottstown , 5 miles away
Residence Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton , 5 miles away
Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Great Valley/Exton, Exton , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near French Creek:
Water World, Phoenixville, 6 miles away
Warwick Woods Campgrounds, Elverson, 6 miles away
Warwick Woods Family Camping Resort, Saint Peters, 6 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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