Pennsylvania whitewater - Bobs Creek, Bedford County Bedford county, Dunning Creek to 1.7 miles above Pennsylvania Route 869 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     13.1 miles   The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The Dunning Creek to 1.7 miles above Pennsylvania Route 869 stretch of Bobs Creek is 13.1 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This section is long enough for an overnight trip     if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. The beautiful scenery of Bedford County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you're coming from Altoona it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is the only paddling section along Bobs Creek. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: A good deal of precipitation falls at Bobs Creek; the month with most of the rain is July while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. While   staying at Bobs Creek you could always look at Sloan Hollow. Summertime highs at Bobs Creek usually tend to be in the 80's while nighttime lows are commonly in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Bobs Creek dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. Bobs Creek, Dunning Creek to 1.7 miles above Pennsylvania Route 869 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 13.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.11259 Longitude: -78.5579 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.16389 Longitude: -78.52381 Paddler input for Bobs Creek, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bobs Creek, Pennsylvania Local climate location: JOHNSTOWN 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Bedford Inn, Bedford 5 miles away Enjoy this two-diamond AAA rated Bedford, Pennsylvania hotel, perfectly situated for easy access to historic Bedford County attractions. Ideally located near tourist attractions, the Best Western Bed... Quality Inn Bedford, Bedford 5 miles away Easy access to I-76, exit 146. Close to Bedford Historic District and Old Bedford Village. Outdoor recreation at 2 state parks. Blue Knob Ski Area only 20 miles. Dining on the property. Pet accommodat... Super 8 Motel - Bedford, Bedford 5 miles away This Super 8 in Bedford, PA is easily accessible off I-70/Pennsylvania Turnpike, about a mile from Old Bedford Village, and six miles from Penns Cave. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasu...   All Pennsylvania Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Pennsylvania. Books about whitewater paddling on Bobs Creek, Pennsylvania List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Bobs Creek, Pennsylvania. Find a whitewater outfitter in Pennsylvania Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Altoona, Pennsylvania Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Altoona, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Bobs Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bobs Creek.   Whitewater Near Bobs Creek: Yellow Creek, Bedford County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 10.4 miles long (Loysburg to Raystown Branch Juniata River) Little Conemaugh River, Cambria County , 16 miles away, Class III - 5.6 miles long (Lilly to Portage) Clear Shade Creek, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class III - 5.5 miles long (Crum Road to Shade Creek) Dark Shade Creek, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Rockingham to Clear Shade) Town Creek, Bedford County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Chaneysville to I-68) Roaring Fork, Somerset County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Rt 160 Bridge to confluence with Shade Creek) Shade Creek, Somerset County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.6 miles long (Confluence of Dark and Clear Shade to Stony Creek) Wills Creek, -blank- County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3.5 miles long (Fairhope to Hyndman) Flintstone Creek, Allegany County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 3.5 miles long (Flintstone Creek Road to Town Creek) Paint Creek, Somerset County , 24 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (SR 56 to Stonycreek River)   Ski Areas Near Bobs Creek: Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 9 miles away, 1072 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 43 miles away, 940 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 50 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 750 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 520 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 65 miles away, 610 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 72 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 83 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 650 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 180 vertical feet   Hotels Near Bobs Creek: Best Western Bedford Inn, Bedford , 5 miles away Quality Inn Bedford, Bedford , 5 miles away Super 8 Motel - Bedford, Bedford , 5 miles away Judy's Motel Bedford, Bedford , 6 miles away Budget Host Inn Bedford, Bedford , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bobs Creek: Bethel Park Campgrounds, Bedford County, 1 miles away Friendship Village, Bedford, 5 miles away Shawnee Sleepy Hollow Campground, Schellsburg, 7 miles away   Trails Near Bobs Creek: Reservoir Trail, Bedford County , 14 miles away Garlick Trail, Bedford County , 15 miles away Old '56' Trail, Somerset County , 15 miles away Wolf Rocks Trail, Somerset County , 15 miles away Fair View Trail, Bedford County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Bobs Creek: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 67 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 67 miles away