Pennsylvania whitewater - Conemaugh River, Cambria/ Westmoreland County
Cambria/ Westmoreland
county,
Johnstown to Torrance section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 25.9 miles
I live on the Conemaugh and have been canoeing and kayaking here for about 4 years now. It is mostly a calm river but there are a few portions that can test you. The river is pretty much manageable at any time of year but take caution after rains because it can turn into a raging torrent in just a little while. Also if you are into fishing their are many good spot all along the river. Bass, trout, carp, perch, Muskie and even pike can all be caught if you talk to any of the locals they will probably lead you in the right direction. A final note, if you
are looking for a place to launch/pull out don't be afraid to talk to a local land owner and ask for permission. Most will say yes or else help you find a good place to go. Says Keith, New Florence
If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Pennsylvania you
might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Indiana, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camping stuff too. There are no other stretches to paddle along Conemaugh River
than the Johnstown to Torrance stretch. The campgrounds here at Conemaugh River are pretty good. This stretch of Conemaugh River in Cambria/ Westmoreland County is 25.9 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just
being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that.
Briefly about the general area: Go for a hike on the Laurel Highlands Trail. All the water falling
down from the sky makes Conemaugh River a wet location; July is the month that gets the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Throughout the months of summer at Conemaugh River highs are frequently in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip
down into the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's while Conemaugh River nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's.
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