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 Crum Road to Shade Creek section of Clear Shade Creek is 5.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. The put-in location is a short drive from Johnstown, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state
is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an
afternoon. There are no other stretches to paddle along Clear Shade Creek than the Crum Road to Shade Creek stretch. The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Clear Shade Creek you can take a hike along the Old '56' Trail, and if the weather is great, you can go for a hike
along the Wolf Rocks Trail. All through the long summer days, highs usually are in the 70's at Clear Shade Creek with overnight lows in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Clear Shade Creek dipping down into the 10's through
winter nights. An average amount of precipitation falls at Clear Shade Creek; the wettest month of the year is typically June, that's the one that rains the most, and October is the month with the least moisture.
7 miles away
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7 miles away
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8 miles away
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