Pennsylvania whitewater - Chest Creek, Cambria/Clearfield County Cambria/Clearfield county, LR11038 to West Br. Susquehanna River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     34 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This stretch of Chest Creek is 34 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Cambria/Clearfield County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before     you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The starting point is not too far from Johnstown, as you can see on the road map further down. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is the only paddling stretch along Chest Creek. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: Driscoll Hollow is in the vicinity of Chest Creek and is a glorious site. During the summertime months highs here at Chest Creek get into the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter   are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Chest Creek are in the 10's. Chest Creek gets a common amount of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is June, and January is when it's the driest. Chest Creek, LR11038 to West Br. Susquehanna River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 34 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.52555 Longitude: -78.66001 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.87611 Longitude: -78.73111 Paddler input for Chest Creek, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chest Creek, Pennsylvania Local climate location: DU BOIS FAA AP 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Red Carpet Inn & Suites Ebensburg, Ebensburg 13 miles away Affordable accommodations in a full-service facility with restaurant, lounge, meeting space, and High Speed Internet on PA Route 22 in Ebensburg. We are convenient to skiing, golf, shopping, dining, p... Comfort Inn Ebensburg, Ebensburg 13 miles away Hometown hospitality is the hallmark for this Comfort Inn. Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, the Comfort Inn of Ebensburg features free wireless Internet service, indoor pool, exercise... Budget Inn Clearfield, Clearfield 19 miles away Newly Renovated property with a restaurant next door. Each room has cable TV, 90 percent of the room are nonsmoking, free continental breakfast, free local calls, and refrigeator and microwave upon r...   All Pennsylvania Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Pennsylvania. Books about whitewater paddling on Chest Creek, Pennsylvania List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Chest 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 Johnstown, Pennsylvania Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Chest Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Chest Creek.   Whitewater Near Chest Creek: Little Conemaugh River, Cambria County , 15 miles away, Class III - 5.6 miles long (Lilly to Portage) Clearfield Creek, Cambria/Clearfield County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 62.2 miles long (Ashville to West Br.Susquehanna River) Blacklick Creek - South Branch, Cambria County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Route 271 to Vintondale) Anderson Creek, Clearfield County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 12.2 miles long (US Route 322 to West Br. Susquehanna) Little Mahoning Creek, Indiana County , 20 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Nashville to Rochester Mills) Little Conemaugh River, Cambria County , 21 miles away, Class II - 10.2 miles long (South Fork to Johnstown) Paint Creek, Somerset County , 27 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (SR 56 to Stonycreek River) Stonycreek River, Somerset County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Foustwell to Carpenters Park) Clear Shade Creek, Somerset County , 29 miles away, Class III - 5.5 miles long (Crum Road to Shade Creek) Roaring Fork, Somerset County , 29 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Rt 160 Bridge to confluence with Shade Creek)   Ski Areas Near Chest Creek: Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 23 miles away, 1072 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 43 miles away, 940 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 55 miles away, 750 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 520 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 74 miles away, 180 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 76 miles away, 610 vertical feet Holiday Valley, New York , 82 miles away, 750 vertical feet Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 650 vertical feet Holimont, New York , 82 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chest Creek: Red Carpet Inn & Suites Ebensburg, Ebensburg , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Ebensburg, Ebensburg , 13 miles away Budget Inn Clearfield, Clearfield , 19 miles away Hampton Inn Altoona, Altoona , 20 miles away Best Western Inn & Conference Center, Dubois , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chest Creek: Living waters Camp, Cherry Tree, 8 miles away Zimmie's Campground, Fallentimber, 8 miles away Woodland Park, Ebensburg, 14 miles away