Pennsylvania whitewater - Great Trough Creek, Huntingdon County

Huntingdon county, T370 to Trough Creek State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     6.3 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Huntingdon, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The T370 to Trough Creek State Park stretch of Great Trough Creek in Pennsylvania is 6.3 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Huntingdon County and the beautiful
    way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come
because it is a very popular destination. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other stretches to paddle along Great Trough Creek than the T370 to Trough Creek State Park stretch. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Great Trough Creek typically tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. For the duration of the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Great Trough Creek. The amount
 
of rain that falls at Great Trough Creek is close to the national average; the month with most of the rain is May; the driest month of the year is January.

Great Trough Creek, T370 to Trough Creek State Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 6.3 miles
Average Gradient: 37 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.28699
Longitude: -78.1101

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.34099
Longitude: -78.1244

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Current weather conditions at Great Trough Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: ALTOONA FAA AP 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Motel 22 Huntingdon, Huntingdon
11 miles away
Centrally located just outside of Huntingdon on picturesque Route 22 with easy access to Raystown Lake, Juniata College, and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities. Motel 22 Huntingdon, a Magnus...

Comfort Inn Huntingdon, Huntingdon
12 miles away
Perfect for business and leisure travelers alike, the Comfort Inn of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania features free high speed internet service, indoor pool, exercise room, business center, the Comfort Sunshi...

Ramada Inn Breezewood, Breezewood
18 miles away
The Ramada Breezewood is conveniently located near major highways, PA Turnpike Exit 161, I-76, I-70 and Route 30. This Breezewood hotel is near Hagerstown, MD and Altoona, PA. This Hotel serves the ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Great Trough Creek.
 Whitewater Near Great Trough Creek:
Sideling Hill Creek, Fulton / Huntingdon County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 20 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 915 to LR31009)
Yellow Creek, Bedford County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 10.4 miles long (Loysburg to Raystown Branch Juniata River)
Licking Creek, Fulton County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Knobsville to US Route 30)
Big Cove Creek, Fulton County , 26 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (T379 to Licking Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Great Trough Creek:
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 650 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 73 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 91 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Great Trough Creek:
Motel 22 Huntingdon, Huntingdon , 11 miles away
Comfort Inn Huntingdon, Huntingdon , 12 miles away
Ramada Inn Breezewood, Breezewood , 18 miles away
Heritage Inn, Breezewood , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Breezewood, Pa, Breezewood , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Great Trough Creek:
Nancys Campground, Huntingdon County, 2 miles away
Point Campground, Huntingdon County, 4 miles away
Lake Raystown Resort And Lodge, Entriken, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Great Trough Creek:
Sheep Rock Trail, Huntingdon County , 6 miles away
Gracey Trail, Fulton County , 10 miles away
Rocky Face Trail, Fulton County , 11 miles away
Keith Trail, Fulton County , 11 miles away
Woodcock Trail, Fulton County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Great Trough Creek:
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 56 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 56 miles away

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