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Pennsylvania whitewater - Casselman River, Garrett (MD) Somerset (PA) County
Garrett (MD) Somerset (PA)
county,
Markleton to Harnedsville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 6.2 miles
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definitely a beautiful area! great for those just entering the sport OR for some time to chill. similar in difficulty to middle yough but no duldrums, well, there are just less noticeable because of the beauty and not quite as dull (or long). Says barb
markleton to fort hill is an absolutely beautiful section of river. i highly recommend it but i may be biased since i own some property on the river. very remote except near the bridges where you'll find a few houses. other than that, you have the railroad and the recently opened bike trail. a curse |
and a blessing. Says rick
The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The starting location is a short drive from Somerset, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are plenty
| | of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. This stretch of Casselman River in Pennsylvania is | |
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6.2 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warmest
time of the year here at Casselman River, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. Through the winter highs are usually in the 30's; nighttime lows at Casselman River all through the winter generally plunge into the
10's. The high level of precipitation makes Casselman River a reasonably wet spot; the month with most of the rain is July; February is when it's the driest.
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Casselman River, Markleton to Harnedsville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III
Length:
6.2
miles
Average Gradient: 40 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.8599
Longitude: -79.2286
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.82749
Longitude: -79.27321
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Paddler input for Casselman River, Pennsylvania:
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All Pennsylvania Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Somerset, Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Somerset, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Casselman River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Casselman River. |
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Laurel Hill Creek, Somerset
County
, 5 miles away, Class II+ - 16.2 miles long (Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina) |
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Whites Creek, Somerset
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Listonburg to Casselman River) |
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Casselman River, Somerset
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-II - 27.1 miles long (Salisbury to Markleton) |
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Drake Run, Somerset
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Draketown to Youghiogheny River) |
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Mill Run, Garrett
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake) |
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Casselman River, Garrett
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (MD Route 485 to Salisbury Pennsylvania) |
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Casselman River - North Branch, Garrett
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-III+ - 6 miles long (Dung Hill Road to Maryland Route 485) |
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Youghiogheny River, Fayette
County
, 12 miles away, Class II - 10.4 miles long (Confluence to Ohiopyle) |
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Bear Creek, Garrett
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville) |
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Youghiogheny River, Garrett
County
, 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.9 miles long (Sang Run Road to Friendsville) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Casselman River:
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 10 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 11 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Wisp, Maryland
, 17 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 18 miles away, 940 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 44 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 46 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 48 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 54 miles away, 1072 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 64 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Massanutten, Virginia
, 84 miles away, 1100 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Casselman River:
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Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville
, 13 miles away |
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Somerset Super 8 Motel, Somerset
, 15 miles away |
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Somerset Knights Inn, Somerset
, 15 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Somerset,Pa, Somerset
, 15 miles away |
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Somerset - Days Inn, Somerset
, 15 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Casselman River:
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Wolf Rocks Trail, Westmoreland County
, 16 miles away |
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Brant Trail, Westmoreland County
, 17 miles away |
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Darr Trail, Westmoreland County
, 17 miles away |
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Spruce Run Trail, Somerset County
, 17 miles away |
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Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County
, 17 miles away |
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13 miles away
