Pennsylvania whitewater - Susquehanna River, York County

York county, Saginaw Railroad Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     2 miles
  The natural beauty of York County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The starting location is a short drive from York-Hanover, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The Saginaw Railroad Bridge section of Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch
    a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are
quite easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well.

Briefly about the general area:
A normal amount of rain falls here at Susquehanna River; during May this area sees the most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summertime highs at Susquehanna River ordinarily tend to be in the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime
 
come with highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Susquehanna River.
A journey to Susquehanna River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Haldeman Riffles.

Susquehanna River, Saginaw Railroad Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 2 miles
Average Gradient: 5 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.05358
Longitude: -76.64479

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.05358
Longitude: -76.64479

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Current weather conditions at Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: HARRISBURG FAA AP 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Quality Inn & Suites, York
5 miles away
Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, the Quality Inn & Suites of York features a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center, a deluxe continental breakfast buffet , free wireless high speed i...

Heritage Hills Golf Resort And Conference Center, York
5 miles away
Situated in the beautiful rolling hills of South Central Pennsylvania, Heritage Hills Golf Resort and Conference Center offers an experience like no other. Our gracious lobby with its elegant chandeli...

Budget Host Spirit of 76 Motel, York
6 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near York-Hanover, Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of York-Hanover, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Susquehanna River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Susquehanna River.
 Whitewater Near Susquehanna River:
Codorus Creek, York County , 2 miles away, Class II(III) - 4.4 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 24 to Codorus Furnace Road)
Conewago Creek - East, Lancaster/ Dauphin County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (Aberdeen Mills to Hillsdale Road)
Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary, York County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Martinsville to Lake Clarke)
Beaver Creek, York County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Alpine Road to Bull Road)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Graves Run Road to Prettyboy Reservoir)
Little Falls, Baltimore County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Maryland Route 4 to Gunpowder Falls)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 2 miles long (Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road)
Susquehanna River, York County , 24 miles away, Class III+ - 2 miles long (Holtwood)
Bermudian Creek, Adams / York County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 13.1 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 94 to Conewago Creek)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Falls Road to Phoenix)
 Ski Areas Near Susquehanna River:
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 20 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 41 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 74 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 88 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 89 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 89 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 89 miles away, 475 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Susquehanna River:
Quality Inn & Suites, York , 5 miles away
Heritage Hills Golf Resort And Conference Center, York , 5 miles away
Budget Host Spirit of 76 Motel, York , 6 miles away
Four Points By Sheraton York, York , 7 miles away
York-Days Inn Conference Center, York , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Susquehanna River:
Elizabethtown/Hershey KOA, Elizabethtown, 5 miles away
Ridge Run Family Campground, Elizabethtown, 7 miles away
Hershey Conewago Campground, Elizabethtown, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Susquehanna River:
Camp Echo Trail, York County , 15 miles away
Horseshoe Trail, Dauphin County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Susquehanna River:
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 58 miles away
Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD , 59 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Susquehanna River:
Rustic Meadows Par 3 Family Golf Course, Elizabethtown , 5 miles away
Out Door Country Club, York , 8 miles away

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