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

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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.

New Castle Super 8 Motel, New Castle
9 miles away
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Comfort Inn New Castle, New Castle
10 miles away
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11 miles away
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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, 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

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