City: PA
County: New Castle
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 39.81565600, -75.56909700
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Whitewater Run
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Take-out
Brandywine Creek - 2. Chadds Ford, PA to Thompson Bridge Road, DE
4 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 2.25-4.50 ft
Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford, PA
Whitewater Runs on Brandywine Creek
2 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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2. Chadds Ford, PA to Thompson Bridge Road, DE
6.2 mi
4 ft/mi
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Upstream from here (4.2 mi from take-out)
1. Shaw's Bridge Park, Lenape, PA to Chadds Ford, PA
5.2 mi
4 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out site on Brandywine Creek in New Castle County provides access to a large river system that drains 106 square miles and flows toward the Delaware River. Brandywine Creek is a 42.69-mile waterway with a total elevation drop of 228 feet, creating an average gradient of 5.3 feet per mile. The stream has an average flow of 124.44 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 1.75 feet per second, indicating moderate current conditions suitable for paddling. At this take-out location, paddlers completing upstream runs will find a convenient exit point from the creek.
The creek's stream order of 6 classifies it as a large river, meaning it has significant water volume and drainage basin. Paddlers should be prepared for moderate current and potentially varying water conditions depending on recent rainfall and upstream flow. The gradient and velocity suggest this is neither a flat, placid paddle nor an extreme whitewater run, making it accessible to intermediate paddlers with basic river experience. Local conditions can vary seasonally, so checking current water levels before launching is recommended.
The creek's stream order of 6 classifies it as a large river, meaning it has significant water volume and drainage basin. Paddlers should be prepared for moderate current and potentially varying water conditions depending on recent rainfall and upstream flow. The gradient and velocity suggest this is neither a flat, placid paddle nor an extreme whitewater run, making it accessible to intermediate paddlers with basic river experience. Local conditions can vary seasonally, so checking current water levels before launching is recommended.