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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Altoona, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The Dunning Creek to 1.7 miles above Pennsylvania Route     869 stretch of Bobs Creek in Bedford County is 13.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. This is the only paddling stretch along Bobs Creek. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Briefly about the general area: Bobs Creek is a relatively wet place commonly with much rain; most of the rain falls during July while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summer at Bobs Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 30's; night lows all through the winter for Bobs Creek tend to be in the 10's. Sloan Hollow is a pleasant place to discover.   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 convenient access to the historic Bedford Village, the Cannondale Corporation and many local golf courses while staying at this full-service Bedford, Pennsylvania hotel. Conveniently located of... 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... Fairfield Inn & Suites Bedford, Bedford 5 miles away Welcome to the Fairfield Inn & Suites in beautiful Bedford County Pennsylvania! Bedford County is a unique area offering Antiquing, Specialty Shops, Wineries, State Parks, Golf, Skiing, and History. O...   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 Fairfield Inn & Suites Bedford, Bedford , 5 miles away Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford , 8 miles away Comfort Inn Duncansville, Duncansville , 18 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