Pennsylvania whitewater - Scrubgrass Creek, Venango County

Venango county, Route 308 to Allegheny River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The put-in is not too far from Oil City, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Scrubgrass Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Route 308 to Allegheny River section is the only one. The scenic beauty of Venango County and the water flowing gracefully down Scrubgrass Creek attract people from near and far. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater
    rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The nearby
hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
From a rain point of view Scrubgrass Creek is a relatively normal place; June is when you get the most rain here; the driest of the months is February. Summertime highs at Scrubgrass Creek ordinarily tend to be in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 30's; overnight lows throughout the winter for Scrubgrass Creek tend to be in the 10's.
 

Scrubgrass Creek, Route 308 to Allegheny River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 5.25 miles
Average Gradient: 42 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.21052
Longitude: -79.87996

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.25507
Longitude: -79.84038

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Current weather conditions at Scrubgrass Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: SLIPPERY ROCK 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Harrisville, Harrisville
6 miles away
Hotel is conveniently located at exit ramp. Walking distance to fast food and 24-hour family restaurant. Pet Deposit: 25.00 (Refundable). Pet Accommodation: 10.00/stay....

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FRANKLIN - OIL CITY, Cranberry Township
11 miles away
Welcome to the Brand New Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites located in Franklin, Oil City, Cranberry & Seneca area in Venango County Pennsylvania. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is located in ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Scrubgrass Creek.
 Whitewater Near Scrubgrass Creek:
South Sandy Creek, Vernango County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (State Game Lands # 39 to Pecan)
Mill Creek - Allegheny R. Tributary, Venango County , 11 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.75 miles long (Lower Mill Creek)
East Sandy Creek, Venango County , 11 miles away, Class II+(III) - 7 miles long (Van to Allegheny River)
Bear Creek - Allegheny River Tributary, Butler County , 14 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 3.75 miles long (Bruin to Parker)
Cherry Run, Clarion County , 21 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (Lower Cherry Run)
Little Scrubgrass, Venango County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Rt 208 Bridge to Allegheny River)
Canoe Creek, Clarion County , 23 miles away, Class -blank- - 2.5 miles long (I-80 bridge to Clarion River)
Muddy Creek - Slippery Rock Tributary, Lawrence County , 26 miles away, Class V - 0.35 miles long (to Slippery Rock Creek)
Slippery Rock Creek, Lawrence County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 4.7 miles long (Kennedy Mill to Eckert's Bridge)
Slippery Rock Creek, -blank- County , 27 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Eckert's Bridge to Harris Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Scrubgrass Creek:
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Peek N Peak, New York , 44 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Cockaigne, New York , 72 miles away, 430 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 73 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 74 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 74 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 94 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Holimont, New York , 97 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Ohio , 98 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Holiday Valley, New York , 98 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Scrubgrass Creek:
Comfort Inn Harrisville, Harrisville , 6 miles away
Quality Inn And Conference Center, Franklin , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FRANKLIN - OIL CITY, Cranberry Township , 11 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Harrisville/Barkeyville Area, Harrisville , 12 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Franklin, Franklin , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Scrubgrass Creek:
Marlowe's Scenic River Campground, Kennerdell, 7 miles away
Kozy Rest Kampground, Harrisville, 9 miles away
Gaslight Campgrounds, Emlenton, 9 miles away

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