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Pennsylvania whitewater, Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary
York
county,
Martinsville to Lake Clarke section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 6 miles
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This section of Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary in York County is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from York-Hanover it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind |
that rivers in this state are less demanding. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance
| then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Martinsville to Lake Clarke stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The scenic beauty of Pennsylvania and the water flowing gracefully down Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary attract people from near and far. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and | |
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some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary is
not far at all from East Prospect. There's wonderful hiking along the Camp Echo Trail. From a rainfall point of view Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary is a relatively common spot. June is when you get the most rain here,
and February meanwhile is the driest month. All through the days of summer highs here at Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary get into the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's.
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Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary, Martinsville to Lake Clarke road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary. |
| Whitewater Near Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary:
Susquehanna River, York County, 11 miles away Class III - 2 miles long (Saginaw Railroad Bridge) |
Codorus Creek, York County, 13 miles away Class II(III) - 4.4 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 24 to Codorus Furnace Road) |
Susquehanna River, Lancaster/York County, 14 miles away Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Marietta to Columbia) |
Deer Creek, Harford County, 14 miles away Class I-III - 43.5 miles long (Bond Road to Susquehanna River) |
Conewago Creek - East, Lancaster/ Dauphin County, 15 miles away Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (Aberdeen Mills to Hillsdale Road) |
Little Falls, Baltimore County, 19 miles away Class I-III - 5 miles long (Maryland Route 4 to Gunpowder Falls) |
Broad Creek, Harford County, 21 miles away Class I-II - 4.5 miles long (MD Route 136 to Maryland Route 623) |
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| Ski Areas Near Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary:
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania
, 30 miles away, 600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 15 runs |
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania
, 37 miles away, 315 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania
, 61 miles away, 620 foot drop, 8 lifts, 16 runs |
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania
, 67 miles away, 510 foot drop, 7 lifts, 21 runs |
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 75 miles away, 420 foot drop, 6 lifts, 9 runs |
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 83 miles away, 1082 foot drop, 9 lifts, 33 runs |
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania
, 86 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 21 runs |
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania
, 86 miles away, 475 foot drop, 7 lifts, 16 runs |
Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 95 miles away, 1020 foot drop, 7 lifts, 30 runs |
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 97 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
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| Hotels Near Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary:
Comfort Inn Lancaster County, Columbia
, 7 miles away |
BF Hiestand House Bed And Brea, Marietta
, 7 miles away |
MainStay Suites Of Lancaster County, Mountville
, 8 miles away |
Sleep Inn & Suites Of Lancaster County, Mountville
, 8 miles away |
Heritage Hotel Lancaster, Lancaster
, 10 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary:
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD
, 56 miles away |
Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD
, 66 miles away |
Rocks State Park, Maryland
, 16 miles away |
Gunpowder Falls State Park, Maryland
, 25 miles away |
Gifford Pinchot State Park, Pennsylvania
, 27 miles away |
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