Pennsylvania whitewater - Marsh Creek, Adams County
Adams
county,
Old US Route 15 to Horner Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 3.8 miles
This section of Marsh Creek in Adams County is 3.8 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Pennsylvania and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. This is the only paddling section along Marsh Creek. If you're coming from Gettysburg it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. No matter
if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding.
Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summertime months, highs usually are in the 80's at Marsh Creek, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Marsh Creek. A normal amount of rain falls here at Marsh Creek; most of the rain falls throughout May, and February is when it's the driest.
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