Pennsylvania whitewater - Slippery Rock Creek, Lawrence County Lawrence county, Kennedy Mill to Eckert's Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4.7 miles   The starting point is not too far from New Castle, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Slippery Rock Creek in Lawrence County is 4.7 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Kennedy Mill to Eckert's Bridge section is one of them. The campgrounds here     at Slippery Rock Creek are pretty good. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rain falls at Slippery Rock Creek; June is when you get the most rain here; February meanwhile is the driest month. All through the long summer days, highs typically are in the 80's at Slippery   Rock Creek. For the period of the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's, and overnight lows at Slippery Rock Creek all through the wintertime ordinarily drop into the 10's. Put some time aside to spend at Grant City Falls since you're here at Slippery Rock Creek, and Spillway Falls is always fun to check out. Slippery Rock Creek, Kennedy Mill to Eckert's Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 4.7 miles Average Gradient: 23 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.9915 Longitude: -80.18451 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.94039 Longitude: -80.1766 Paddler input for Slippery Rock Creek, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Slippery Rock Creek, Pennsylvania Local climate location: NEW CASTLE 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. New Castle Super 8 Motel, New Castle 9 miles away The Super 8 New Castle is conveniently located off of I79 at exit 99 on BR 422. 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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 New Castle, Pennsylvania Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of New Castle, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Slippery Rock Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Slippery Rock Creek.   Whitewater Near Slippery Rock Creek: Muddy Creek - Slippery Rock Tributary, Lawrence County , 1 miles away, Class V - 0.35 miles long (to Slippery Rock Creek) Slippery Rock Creek, -blank- County , 1 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Eckert's Bridge to Harris Bridge) Connoquenessing Creek, Beaver County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Calgon to 2nd treatment plant) Neshannock Creek, Lawrence County , 10 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2 miles long (Neshannock Gorge) Montour Run, Allegheny County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Enlow to Groveton) South Sandy Creek, Vernango County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (State Game Lands # 39 to Pecan) Scrubgrass Creek, Venango County , 26 miles away, Class -blank- - 5.25 miles long (Route 308 to Allegheny River) Pine Creek, Allegheny County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Allison Park to Etna) Little Beaver Creek, Columbiana County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Fredricktown to Ohio River)   Ski Areas Near Slippery Rock Creek: Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 180 vertical feet Peek N Peak, New York , 65 miles away, 400 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 78 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 79 miles away, 610 vertical feet Alpine Valley, Ohio , 80 miles away, 230 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 940 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 93 miles away, 610 vertical feet Brandywine, Ohio , 96 miles away, 240 vertical feet Boston Mills, Ohio , 97 miles away, 240 vertical feet Cockaigne, New York , 98 miles away, 430 vertical feet   Hotels Near Slippery Rock Creek: New Castle Super 8 Motel, New Castle , 9 miles away Grove City Super 8 Motel, Grove City , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express Grove City-Prime Outlet Mall, Mercer , 9 miles away Comfort Inn New Castle, New Castle , 9 miles away Best Western Grove City Inn, Grove City , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Slippery Rock Creek: Cooper's Lake Campground, Slippery Rock, 3 miles away Bear Run Campground, Portersville, 4 miles away Slippery Rock Campground Assn, Slippery Rock, 6 miles away