Pennsylvania whitewater - Casselman River, Somerset County
Somerset
county,
Salisbury to Markleton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 27.1 miles
The Salisbury to Markleton stretch of Casselman River is 27.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The nature scenery of Pennsylvania and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.
The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Somerset, as you can see on the road map further down. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Salisbury to Markleton stretch is just one of many. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general
area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: Casselman River is a wet location that gets a lot of rain; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain while February is typically the driest month. Summertime at Casselman River comes with high temperatures
in the 80's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Casselman River plunge into the 10's. The landscape around Casselman River
is dominated by the Negro Mountain; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Baughman Spring. Shelter Rocks is an attention-grabbing spot to check out while at Casselman River.
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