Pennsylvania whitewater - Slippery Rock Creek, -blank- County Eckert's Bridge to Harris Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     3.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This section of Slippery Rock Creek in Pennsylvania is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The natural beauty of -blank- County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The     put-in location is a reasonable drive from New Castle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. 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. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rain that falls at Slippery Rock Creek is close to the national average; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain; the driest month of the year is February. Put some time aside to spend at Spillway Falls since you're here at Slippery Rock Creek. Throughout the days of summer at Slippery   Rock Creek highs are regularly in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. Highs during the winter are frequently in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Slippery Rock Creek throughout the winter usually fall into the 10's. 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 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 4 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. The Amish Country Side is nearby to our property. We offer Free High Speed Internet Access, Free Local Calls, and a Fre... Comfort Inn New Castle, New Castle 10 miles away In addition to our convenient location between I-79 and route 60. 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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: 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, 750 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, 610 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: New Castle Super 8 Motel, New Castle , 9 miles away Comfort Inn New Castle, New Castle , 10 miles away Grove City Super 8 Motel, Grove City , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express Grove City-Prime Outlet Mall, Mercer , 11 miles away Best Western Grove City Inn, Grove City , 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   Lakes Near Slippery Rock Creek