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 natural beauty of Erie County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. If you're coming from Erie it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Millfair Road to Lake Erie stretch of Walnut Creek in Erie County is 6.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+(III) section.
    Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop
paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. There's camping available near Walnut Creek. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime at Walnut Creek temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 60's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Walnut Creek temperatures dip to the 10's.
A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Walnut Creek; during the month of September you get the most rain around here, 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.

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 ...

Clarion Hotel And Conference Center, Erie
5 miles away
Erie Airport, Interstate 79 and Presque Isle State Park nearby. Gateway Hub location. Centrally located to major area corporations, colleges, hospitals, malls and movies. Guests must be 21 years or ol...

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Erie, Erie
8 miles away
The Erie Fairfield Inn by Marriott, located at the Millcreek Mall, warmly welcomes both business and leisure travelers. The Erie Fairfield Inn is located just minutes from Lake Erie and the beautiful ...



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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
Brandywine, Ohio , 101 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Boston Mills, Ohio , 102 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Holimont, New York , 106 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Holiday Valley, New York , 107 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Kissing Bridge, New York , 111 miles away, 600 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 122 miles away, 940 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Walnut Creek:
Comfort Inn Erie, Erie , 5 miles away
Clarion Hotel And Conference Center, Erie , 5 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Erie, Erie , 8 miles away
TownePlace Suites Erie, Erie , 8 miles away
Hampton Inn Erie-South I-90/I-79, 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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