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 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. Super 8 Motel - New Castle, New Castle 10 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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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, 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