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 Paddler input for French Creek, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at French Creek, Pennsylvania Local climate location: READING 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Pottstown Inn, Pottstown 4 miles away Stay at this charming Pottstown, Pennsylvania hotel located just 35 miles outside of Philadelphia and providing convenient access to local shopping, corporate locations and key area attractions. Whe... Days Inn Pottstown, Pottstown 5 miles away Our Pottstown Days Inn is a 3 Sunbursts Inn with ample bus and truck parking. Located only 15 minutes away from historic Valley Forge National Park. We have Premium cable television with HBO. Dorney ... Quality Inn Pottstown, Pottstown 5 miles away 'Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, the Quality Inn of Pottstown features free high speed internet service, free continental breakfast buffet, outdoor (seasonal) pool, on-site Bliss Lou...   All Pennsylvania Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Pennsylvania. Books about whitewater paddling on French Creek, Pennsylvania List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on French Creek, Pennsylvania. Find a whitewater outfitter in Pennsylvania Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Reading, Pennsylvania Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Reading, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to French Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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