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 sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. If you're coming from Altoona it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch of Bobs Creek is 13.1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come     because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The Dunning Creek to 1.7 miles above Pennsylvania Route 869 section is the only paddling section along Bobs Creek. The scenic beauty of Bedford County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The campgrounds here at Bobs Creek are pretty good. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Briefly about the general area: During the summer highs here at Bobs Creek reach the 80's with night lows in the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime highs   are commonly in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Bobs Creek. The high level of rainfall makes Bobs Creek a pretty wet spot; throughout July this area sees the most rain; October on the other hand is the driest. Nearby Sloan Hollow is a perfect site to go if you're at Bobs Creek. 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 Discover this pet-friendly Bedford, Pennsylvania hotel providing convenient access to the Old Bedford Village, the Covered Bridges and a variety of outdoor activities. Whether traveling on business ... 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, 754 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 65 miles away, 700 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, 620 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