Pennsylvania whitewater - Slippery Rock Creek, unknown County

Eckert's Bridge to Harris Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     3.5 miles
  If you're coming from New Castle it's not a long drive at all to the starting location. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The Eckert's Bridge to Harris Bridge stretch of Slippery Rock Creek in unknown County is 3.5 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty of unknown County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile.
    You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. This is one of a small number
of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The campgrounds here at Slippery Rock Creek are pretty good. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer at Slippery Rock Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's while night lows are regularly in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's, and winter nights
 
come with lows in the 10's to Slippery Rock Creek. Spillway Falls is a fine local attraction.
An average amount of rain falls at Slippery Rock Creek; June is when you get the most rain here; the driest of the months is February.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 3.5 miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.94039
Longitude: -80.1766

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.9375
Longitude: -80.17806

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Current weather conditions at Slippery Rock Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: NEW CASTLE 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Slippery Rock Creek.
 Whitewater Near Slippery Rock Creek:
Slippery Rock Creek, Lawrence County , 1 miles away, Class II-III - 4.7 miles long (Kennedy Mill to Eckert's Bridge)
Muddy Creek - Slippery Rock Tributary, Lawrence County , 2 miles away, Class V - 0.35 miles long (to Slippery Rock Creek)
Connoquenessing Creek, Beaver County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Calgon to 2nd treatment plant)
Neshannock Creek, Lawrence County , 11 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2 miles long (Neshannock Gorge)
Montour Run, Allegheny County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Enlow to Groveton)
Pine Creek, Allegheny County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Allison Park to Etna)
South Sandy Creek, Vernango County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (State Game Lands # 39 to Pecan)
Scrubgrass Creek, Venango County , 27 miles away, Class -blank- - 5.25 miles long (Route 308 to Allegheny River)
Little Beaver Creek, Columbiana County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Fredricktown to Ohio River)
 Ski Areas Near Slippery Rock Creek:
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 38 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Peek N Peak, New York , 66 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 77 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 78 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 81 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Ohio , 81 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 92 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 97 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 , 10 miles away
Comfort Inn New Castle, New Castle , 10 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Grove City, Grove City , 11 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Grove City, Mercer , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express GROVE CITY (PRIME OUTLET MALL), Mercer , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Slippery Rock Creek:
Cooper's Lake Campground, Slippery Rock, 3 miles away
Bear Run Campground, Portersville, 3 miles away
Indian Brave Campgrounds, Harmony, 6 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Slippery Rock Creek:
Hartmann's Deep Valley Golf Course, Harmony , 6 miles away
Connoquenessing Country Club, Ellwood City , 7 miles away
Del-Mar Golf Course Lounge, Ellwood City , 8 miles away

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