Maryland whitewater - Jennings Run, Allegany County

Allegany county, Barrelville to Wills Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+     3.5 miles
  If you're coming from Cumberland it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The beautiful scenery of Maryland and the cool fresh water attract people from
    near and far. This section of Jennings Run is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III+ section by American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Barrelville to Wills Creek section is the only paddling section along Jennings Run. Some people prefer
whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Jennings Run gets a normal amount of yearly rain; July is when you get the most rain here while February is typically the driest month. During the summertime months highs here at Jennings Run reach the 70's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are generally in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Jennings Run temperatures drop to the 10's.
 

Jennings Run, Barrelville to Wills Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+
Length: 3.5 miles
Average Gradient: 75 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.7004
Longitude: -78.84311

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.69469
Longitude: -78.7864

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Current weather conditions at Jennings Run, Maryland
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Local climate location: STOYSTOWN 25 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn & Suites, La Vale
3 miles away
Free high speed Internet access in all rooms. Indoor heated pool and whirlpool and 24 hour fitness center on premises. All rooms have a MicroFridge, coffee maker, hairdryer and iron/ironing board....

Super 8 Motel - La Vale/Cumberland Area, La Vale
4 miles away
The Super 8 Motel LaVale, MD is located just minutes off of I-68 and from downtown Cumberland MD. This La Vale motel is close to area attractions, including the Country Club Mall, Chesapeake and Ohio...

Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale
4 miles away
This La Vale hotel is located just 5 miles from historic Cumberland and is ideal lodging for both business and leisure travelers. The Best Western Braddock Motor Inn is located near attractions such...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cumberland, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Jennings Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Jennings Run.
 Whitewater Near Jennings Run:
Wills Creek, Somerset County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 18.7 miles long (Glencoe to Ellerslie)
Wills Creek, Allegany County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 6.1 miles long (Ellerslie to North Branch Potomac)
Evitts Creek, Bedford (PA) and Allegany (MD) County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (Lake Gordon Dam to Maryland Route 51)
Wills Creek, -blank- County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3.5 miles long (Fairhope to Hyndman)
Brush Creek, Somerset County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Covered Bridge to Wills Creek)
Georges Creek, Allegany County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River)
Flintstone Creek, Allegany County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 3.5 miles long (Flintstone Creek Road to Town Creek)
Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Allegany MD County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Bloomington to Keyser)
Town Creek, -blank- County , 19 miles away, Class I - 27 miles long (I-68 to Potomac River)
New Creek, Mineral County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Intersection of US220 and West Virginia 93 to Keyser)
 Ski Areas Near Jennings Run:
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 37 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 38 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 39 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 47 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 53 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 56 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 69 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 77 miles away, 180 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Jennings Run:
Comfort Inn & Suites, La Vale , 3 miles away
Super 8 Motel - La Vale/Cumberland Area, La Vale , 4 miles away
Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale , 4 miles away
Red Roof Inn LaVale - Cumberland, La Vale , 4 miles away
Holiday Inn Cumberland-Downtown, Md, Cumberland , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jennings Run:
Iron Mountain Campground, Allegany County, 8 miles away
Spring Gap Campground, Allegany County, 10 miles away
Spring Valley Fishing Lake and Campgrounds, Oldtown, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Jennings Run:
Old Mail Trail, Bedford County , 11 miles away
Wigfield Trail, Bedford County , 16 miles away
Dickens Trail, Bedford County , 17 miles away
Gum Spring Trail, Bedford County , 17 miles away
Evitts Mountain Trail, Bedford County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Jennings Run:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 61 miles away
 Lakes Near Jennings Run

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