Pennsylvania whitewater - Casselman River, Somerset County
Somerset
county,
Salisbury to Markleton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 27.1 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This stretch of Casselman River in Pennsylvania is 27.1 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Somerset it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Salisbury to Markleton
stretch is just one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove.
The nature scenery of Somerset County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warm days of summer highs here at Casselman River reach the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets
highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Casselman River throughout the wintertime mostly dip into the 10's. The peaks of the Negro Mountain dominate the scenery of this vicinity. Baughman Spring is an inspiring place to stop by during your stay, and Shelter Rocks is an interesting
site to take a look at while at Casselman River. Casselman River is a wet place that gets a lot of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is frequently May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February.
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