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 nature scenery of Pennsylvania and the water flowing gracefully down Slippery Rock Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Kennedy Mill to Eckert's Bridge stretch of Slippery Rock Creek in Pennsylvania is 4.7 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from New Castle, as you can see on the road map further down. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either     way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. 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. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: It's always splendid to go to Grant City Falls, and do put some time aside to spend at Spillway Falls while you're here at Slippery Rock Creek. All through the summertime here at Slippery Rock Creek, high temperatures   generally get into the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's; nighttime lows through the winter for Slippery Rock Creek tend to be in the 10's. Slippery Rock Creek gets a typical amount of annual precipitation; all through June this area sees the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. 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. Super 8 Motel - New Castle, 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, 754 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, 700 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: Super 8 Motel - New Castle, New Castle , 9 miles away Super 8 Motel - Grove City, Grove City , 9 miles away Hampton Inn Suites Grove City, Mercer , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express GROVE CITY (PRIME OUTLET MALL), Mercer , 9 miles away Comfort Inn New Castle, New Castle , 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