Pennsylvania whitewater - Neshannock Creek, Lawrence County

Lawrence county, Neshannock Gorge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     2 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The wonderful Lawrence County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Neshannock Creek will make you feel great. The Neshannock Gorge section of Neshannock Creek is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II(III) section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. There aren’t any hotels right
    nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Neshannock Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Neshannock Gorge section is the only one. There are campgrounds quite near
the river where you can camp. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. The starting point is not too far from New Castle, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warm days of summer at Neshannock Creek highs are mostly in the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. The cold
 
days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Neshannock Creek temperatures descend to the 10's. Neshannock Creek gets a typical amount of rainfall; June is when you get the most rain here; February meanwhile is the driest month.

Neshannock Creek, Neshannock Gorge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 2 miles
Average Gradient: 22 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.09151
Longitude: -80.28769

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.08219
Longitude: -80.30682

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Current weather conditions at Neshannock Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: NEW CASTLE 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn New Castle, New Castle
5 miles away
In addition to our convenient location between I-79 and route 60. Comfort Inn New Castle boasts an impressive line of amenities including coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and board, complimentary wirele...

New Castle Super 8 Motel, New Castle
5 miles away
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Comfort Inn Mercer, Mercer
7 miles away
Right of the exit. Only 8 miles from Prime Outlets of Grove City. Only 4 miles to Interstate 79. Only 15 miles to Ohio border. Free deluxe continental breakfast, free USA Today, on-site restaurant, in...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Neshannock Creek.
 Whitewater Near Neshannock Creek:
Muddy Creek - Slippery Rock Tributary, Lawrence County , 10 miles away, Class V - 0.35 miles long (to Slippery Rock Creek)
Slippery Rock Creek, Lawrence County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 4.7 miles long (Kennedy Mill to Eckert's Bridge)
Slippery Rock Creek, -blank- County , 11 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Eckert's Bridge to Harris Bridge)
Connoquenessing Creek, Beaver County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Calgon to 2nd treatment plant)
Little Beaver Creek, Columbiana County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Fredricktown to Ohio River)
Little Beaver Creek, Columbiana County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (State Park to Fredericktown)
South Sandy Creek, Vernango County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (State Game Lands # 39 to Pecan)
 Ski Areas Near Neshannock Creek:
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 50 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Peek N Peak, New York , 64 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Ohio , 70 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 87 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Boston Mills, Ohio , 88 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 88 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 90 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Cockaigne, New York , 100 miles away, 430 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 103 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Neshannock Creek:
Comfort Inn New Castle, New Castle , 5 miles away
New Castle Super 8 Motel, New Castle , 5 miles away
Comfort Inn Mercer, Mercer , 7 miles away
Grove City Super 8 Motel, Grove City , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Grove City-Prime Outlet Mall, Mercer , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Neshannock Creek:
Rose Point Park Campgrounds, New Castle, 5 miles away
Rocky Springs Campground, Mercer, 6 miles away
Plantation Park, Mercer, 9 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Neshannock Creek:
Castle Hills Golf Course, New Castle , 5 miles away
Green Meadows Golf Club, Volant , 5 miles away
Mohawk Trails Golf Course, New Castle , 6 miles away

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