Pennsylvania whitewater - Crabtree Creek, Westmoreland County
Westmoreland
county,
Crabtree to New Alexandria section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 4.1 miles
The put-in location is a short drive from Indiana, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. There are no other stretches to paddle along Crabtree Creek than the Crabtree to New Alexandria stretch. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great
reasons to come. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whether you're whitewater
rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Crabtree Creek all through the warm days of summer are in the 80's while overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Crabtree Creek are in the 10's. The annual precipitation here at Crabtree Creek is about average; July is the month that gets the most rain while February is typically the driest month.
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