Pennsylvania whitewater - Walnut Creek, Erie County

Erie county, Millfair Road to Lake Erie section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+(III)     6.4 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Erie, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of Erie County and the water flowing gracefully down Walnut Creek will make you feel great. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better
    reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. There are no other stretches to paddle along Walnut Creek than the Millfair Road to Lake Erie stretch. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking
outside Pennsylvania you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The Millfair Road to Lake Erie stretch of Walnut Creek in Erie County is 6.4 miles long and has been rated as a class II+(III) section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Walnut Creek all through the long summer days are in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. High temperatures through the winter are normally
 
in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Walnut Creek are in the 10's.
Walnut Creek gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; the wettest month of the year is mostly September, that's the one that rains the most, and January on the other hand is the driest.

Walnut Creek, Millfair Road to Lake Erie road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+(III)
Length: 6.4 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.06399
Longitude: -80.1913

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.07669
Longitude: -80.2382

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Current weather conditions at Walnut Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: ERIE WSO AP 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Quality Inn & Suites, Fairview
3 miles away
The entire hotel is newly remodeled. Hotel provides free full hot breakfast. Hotel has an outdoor heated pool. Presque Isle State Park and Waldameer Amusement Park are seven miles north of the hotel. ...

Comfort Inn Erie, Erie
5 miles away
Hotel is 1 mile from Presque Isle Beaches, 2 miles from Erie International Airport and 3 miles from Downtown. Attractions nearby include beaches, nature trails, water parks, tennis & golf, as well as ...

Glass House Inn, Erie
5 miles away
The Glass House Inns 30 rooms are tastefully decorated. Amenities include continental breakfast in our cozy dining area. Our rooms have free wireless internet access, in room coffeemakers, small refri...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Walnut Creek.
 Whitewater Near Walnut Creek:
Elk Creek, Erie County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 13 miles long (Route 98 to Lake Erie)
 Ski Areas Near Walnut Creek:
Peek N Peak, New York , 33 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Cockaigne, New York , 73 miles away, 430 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Ohio , 77 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 88 miles away, 180 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Walnut Creek:
Quality Inn & Suites, Fairview , 3 miles away
Comfort Inn Erie, Erie , 5 miles away
Glass House Inn, Erie , 5 miles away
Clarion Hotel And Conference Center, Erie , 5 miles away
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Erie, Erie , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Walnut Creek:
Camp Notre Dame, Fairview, 2 miles away
Hills Family Campground, Fairview, 3 miles away
Koa Campgrounds, Mc Kean, 4 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Walnut Creek:
Beechwood Golf Course, Fairview , 3 miles away
Millcreek Golf Course, Erie , 5 miles away
Over Lake Golf Course, Girard , 5 miles away

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