Pennsylvania whitewater - Big Cove Creek, Fulton County
Fulton
county,
T379 to Licking Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 12 miles
The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The T379 to Licking Creek section of Big Cove Creek in Fulton County is 12 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. This is the only paddling stretch along Big Cove Creek. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The campgrounds here at Big Cove Creek are pretty good. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a
room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking
in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The put-in location is a short drive from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.
Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summer, highs frequently are in the 80's at Big Cove Creek, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. During the wintertime highs are commonly in the 30's; night lows at Big Cove Creek during the winter commonly drop into the
10's. The amount of precipitation that falls at Big Cove Creek is close to the national average; the month with most of the rain is May; the driest month is January.
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