Pennsylvania whitewater - Black Moshannon Creek, Centre County

Centre county, Black Moshannon State Park to Moshannon Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     17.2 miles
  The scenic beauty of Pennsylvania and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. This section of Black Moshannon Creek is 17.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good places for that around here. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers
    here more forgiving, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The Black Moshannon State Park to Moshannon Creek section is the only paddling section along Black Moshannon Creek. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep
you coming back for more. The starting point is not too far from State College, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag.

Briefly about the general area:
Dry Hollow is a good place to discover, and don't leave Black Moshannon Creek without first going for a hike along the Old Huckleberry Trail. Through the warmest time of the year at Black Moshannon Creek highs are frequently in the 70's. During the dark hours
 
of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 20's while Black Moshannon Creek night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's.
Black Moshannon Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain; January is the month with the least moisture. Go for a hike on the Short Trail.

Black Moshannon Creek, Black Moshannon State Park to Moshannon Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 17.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.91479
Longitude: -78.06061

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.03609
Longitude: -78.059

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Current weather conditions at Black Moshannon Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: PHILIPSBURG 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott State College, State College
13 miles away
Make the New Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott of State college your choice for your next stay in Happy Valley. Just minutes from Penn State University, Bryce Jordan Center, Beaver Stadium, and Medla...

Holiday Inn Express State College-Wmsburg Sq, Pa, State College
14 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel at Williamsburg Square. This friendly, award winning hotel is located just off Interstate 99/ U.S. 220( 322 By Pass) minutes from downtown State College and in...

Springhill Suites By Marriott State College, State College
14 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of State College, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Black Moshannon Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Black Moshannon Creek.
 Whitewater Near Black Moshannon Creek:
Moshannon River, Clearfield/Centre County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 12.5 miles long (Peale Bridge to West Br. Susquehanna River)
Mosquito Creek, Clearfield County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 9.8 miles long (Gifford Run to West Branch Susquehanna)
 Ski Areas Near Black Moshannon Creek:
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 49 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 60 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 79 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Holiday Valley, New York , 79 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Swain, New York , 80 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Holimont, New York , 80 miles away, 700 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 87 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 90 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Black Moshannon Creek:
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott State College, State College , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express State College-Wmsburg Sq, Pa, State College , 14 miles away
Springhill Suites By Marriott State College, State College , 14 miles away
Carnegie House, State College , 14 miles away
Sleep Inn State College, State College , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Black Moshannon Creek:
Snow Shoe Park, Snow Shoe, 8 miles away
Hemlock Acres Campground, State College, 17 miles away
Woodland Campground, Woodland, 20 miles away
 Trails Near Black Moshannon Creek:
Short Trail, Centre County , 3 miles away
Old Huckleberry Trail, Centre County , 3 miles away
Dry Hollow Trail, Centre County , 3 miles away
Rattlesnake Trail, Centre County , 4 miles away
North Run Trail, Centre County , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Black Moshannon Creek

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