Pennsylvania whitewater - Clear Shade Creek, Somerset County
Somerset
county,
Crum Road to Shade Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III 5.5 miles
The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This section of Clear Shade Creek in Somerset County is 5.5 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are no other sections to paddle along Clear Shade Creek than the Crum Road to Shade Creek section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either
way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill
up quick. The campgrounds here at Clear Shade Creek are pretty good. The natural beauty of Somerset County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The starting point is not too far from Johnstown, as you can see on the road map further down.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summertime months at Clear Shade Creek temperatures are commonly in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Clear
Shade Creek. Near Clear Shade Creek you discover the Old '56' Trail which is a tremendous hiking trail, and going for a hike on the Wolf Rocks Trail is always a good adventure. Clear Shade Creek gets a normal amount of rain; the month with most of the rain is June; the driest of the months is October.
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