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
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. This section of Walnut Creek in Pennsylvania is 6.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II+(III) section of whitewater. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon
    trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The scenic beauty of Erie County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Walnut Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Millfair Road to Lake Erie
section is the only one. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that.

Briefly about the general area:
At Walnut Creek throughout the warm months highs are in the 70's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 60's. During the winter highs are mostly in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Walnut Creek temperatures descend to the 10's.
The amount of precipitation that falls at Walnut Creek is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is mostly September, that's the one that rains the most, and January meanwhile is the driest month.
 

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
Always fresh, always clean, our guest rooms are full of thoughtful amenities, including a well lit desk and a remote control TV with free cable. We'll get you started each day with a complimentary con...



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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
Courtyard By Marriott Erie, Erie , 9 miles away
Wingate by Wyndham - Erie, Erie , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Walnut Creek:
Hills Family Campground, Fairview, 3 miles away
Koa Campgrounds, Mc Kean, 4 miles away
Cassidy's Presque Isle Trailer Park and Campground, Erie, 5 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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