Pennsylvania whitewater - Little Scrubgrass, Venango County

Venango county, Rt 208 Bridge to Allegheny River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     5 miles
  The Rt 208 Bridge to Allegheny River section of Little Scrubgrass in Venango County is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The starting point is not too far from Oil City, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Pennsylvania
    and the water flowing gracefully down Little Scrubgrass beats anything. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a
room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The campgrounds here at Little Scrubgrass are pretty good. The Rt 208 Bridge to Allegheny River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Little Scrubgrass. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warm months at Little Scrubgrass highs are generally in the 80's, and the night is slightly colder
 
of course, generally in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Little Scrubgrass.
Little Scrubgrass generally gets a large amount of rain; the month with most of the rain is June; February is when it's the driest.

Little Scrubgrass, Rt 208 Bridge to Allegheny River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 5 miles
Average Gradient: 83 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.11
Longitude: -79.86667

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.22555
Longitude: -79.77334

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Current weather conditions at Little Scrubgrass, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: MEADVILLE 24 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Titusville, Titusville
10 miles away
Located in the center of the quiet rural community of Titusville, birthplace of the Oil Industry. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and attractions. Free wireless high-speed Internet access avail...

Quality Inn And Conference Center, Franklin
14 miles away
Historical area downtown location; walking distance to shops, restaurants, and museums. Quality executive rooms....

Arlington Hotel - Oil City, Oil City
14 miles away
Located on the banks of the Allegheny River in historic downtown Oil City, the Arlington Hotel offers all the amenities of a full service hotel within walking distance of many local landmarks and busi...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Scrubgrass.
 Whitewater Near Little Scrubgrass:
East Sandy Creek, Venango County , 19 miles away, Class II+(III) - 7 miles long (Van to Allegheny River)
South Sandy Creek, Vernango County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (State Game Lands # 39 to Pecan)
Scrubgrass Creek, Venango County , 23 miles away, Class -blank- - 5.25 miles long (Route 308 to Allegheny River)
Mill Creek - Allegheny R. Tributary, Venango County , 24 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.75 miles long (Lower Mill Creek)
Twentymile Creek, Chautauqua County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.5 miles long (South Ripley to Lake Erie)
 Ski Areas Near Little Scrubgrass:
Peek N Peak, New York , 21 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Cockaigne, New York , 55 miles away, 430 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 62 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Holimont, New York , 84 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Holiday Valley, New York , 85 miles away, 750 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 90 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Kissing Bridge, New York , 94 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Ohio , 100 miles away, 230 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Scrubgrass:
Comfort Inn Titusville, Titusville , 10 miles away
Quality Inn And Conference Center, Franklin , 14 miles away
Arlington Hotel - Oil City, Oil City , 14 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Franklin, Franklin , 14 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FRANKLIN - OIL CITY, Cranberry Township , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Scrubgrass:
Oil Creek Campground-resort, Titusville, 10 miles away
Brookdale Family Campground, Meadville, 15 miles away
French Creek Campground, Cochranton, 18 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Little Scrubgrass:
Green Acres Golf Course, Titusville , 4 miles away

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