Pennsylvania whitewater - Cross Fork, Potter County

Potter county, T418 Short Run to Pennsylvania Route 144 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     8.8 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The T418 Short Run to Pennsylvania Route 144 section of Cross Fork is 8.8 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Lock Haven, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations
    in advance you're all set. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The beautiful scenery of Potter County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.
Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good places for that around here. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of precipitation that falls at Cross Fork is close to the national average; June is the month that gets the most rain while January is generally the driest month. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Cross Fork; Gravel Lick Trail is a good local trail.
For the period of the
 
days of summer at Cross Fork temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Cross Fork. Good hiking is available along the Ridge Trail, and a magnificent spot to have a look at nearby is Slip Hollow.

Cross Fork, T418 Short Run to Pennsylvania Route 144 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 8.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.5895
Longitude: -77.7818

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.4836
Longitude: -77.8194

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Current weather conditions at Cross Fork, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: COUDERSPORT 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Best Western Lock Haven, Lock Haven
32 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cross Fork.
 Whitewater Near Cross Fork:
Young Womans Creek, Clinton County , 11 miles away, Class III - 7.4 miles long (LR18020 to Pennsylvania Route 120)
Slate Run, Lycoming County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Picnic area to Pine Creek)
Cedar Run, Tioga/Lycoming County , 23 miles away, Class III - 6.6 miles long (Leetonia to Pine Creek)
Pine Creek, Tioga County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Ansonia to Blackwell)
 Ski Areas Near Cross Fork:
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 13 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Swain, New York , 49 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Bristol Mountain, New York , 68 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Holiday Valley, New York , 71 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Holimont, New York , 72 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Kissing Bridge, New York , 81 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 95 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cross Fork:
Ramada Inn Milesburg, Milesburg , 31 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Wellsville, Wellsville , 32 miles away
Best Western Lock Haven, Lock Haven , 32 miles away
Comfort Inn Lamar, Lamar , 33 miles away
Colony Lodge, Bellefonte , 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cross Fork:
Quiet Oaks Campground, Cross Fork, 3 miles away
Ole Bull State Park, Cross Fork, 7 miles away
Lyman Run State Park, Galeton, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Cross Fork:
Ridge Trail, Potter County , 1 miles away
Gravel Lick Trail, Potter County , 1 miles away
Hollow Ridge Trail, Potter County , 2 miles away
Leib Run Trail, Potter County , 3 miles away
Twin Sisters Trail, Potter County , 3 miles away

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