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Pennsylvania whitewater - Great Trough Creek, Huntingdon County
Huntingdon
county,
T370 to Trough Creek State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-III 6.3 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The scenic beauty of Huntingdon County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The T370 to Trough Creek State Park section of Great Trough Creek in Huntingdon County is 6.3 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Huntingdon, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down |
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the page. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There
| are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. There are no other stretches to paddle along Great Trough Creek than the T370 to Trough Creek State Park stretch.
Briefly about the general area:
At Great Trough Creek throughout the summertime highs are in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime | |
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are normally in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Great Trough Creek.
Great Trough Creek gets a common amount of annual rain; May is the month that gets the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture.
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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
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.28699
Longitude: -78.1101
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.34099
Longitude: -78.1244
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Paddler input for Great Trough Creek, Pennsylvania:
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Current weather conditions at Great Trough Creek, Pennsylvania
Local climate location: ALTOONA FAA AP 8 miles away
        
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Comfort Inn Huntingdon, Huntingdon
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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...
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Howard Johnson, Breezewood
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18 miles away
Indoor Pool - Jacuzzi - Sauna - Lounge- High Speed Internet - Fitness Room - Continental Breakfast Pool - Jacuzzi and Exercise Room Completely Remodeled. Pool Open 12am-12pm. Free Continental Breakfas...
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Holiday Inn Express BREEZEWOOD, Breezewood
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18 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Breezewood is conveniently located on Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) in the heart of Breezewood. The hotel is easily accessible from Interstates 70 & 76. This 79 room hotel i...
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All Pennsylvania Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Great Trough Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Great Trough Creek. |
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Sideling Hill Creek, Fulton / Huntingdon
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-II - 20 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 915 to LR31009) |
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Yellow Creek, Bedford
County
, 17 miles away, Class I-III - 10.4 miles long (Loysburg to Raystown Branch Juniata River) |
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Licking Creek, Fulton
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Knobsville to US Route 30) |
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Big Cove Creek, Fulton
County
, 26 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (T379 to Licking Creek) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Great Trough Creek:
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Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 30 miles away, 1072 vertical feet |
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Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 35 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania
, 59 miles away, 620 vertical feet |
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The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 73 miles away, 940 vertical feet |
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Ski Denton, Pennsylvania
, 80 miles away, 650 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 80 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania
, 83 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 83 miles away, 754 vertical feet |
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Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania
, 85 miles away, 515 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 91 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Great Trough Creek:
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Comfort Inn Huntingdon, Huntingdon
, 12 miles away |
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Howard Johnson, Breezewood
, 18 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express BREEZEWOOD, Breezewood
, 18 miles away |
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Quality Inn Breeze Manor, Breezewood
, 18 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn and Suites Breezewood, Breezewood
, 18 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Great Trough Creek:
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Sheep Rock Trail, Huntingdon County
, 6 miles away |
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Gracey Trail, Fulton County
, 10 miles away |
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Rocky Face Trail, Fulton County
, 11 miles away |
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Keith Trail, Fulton County
, 11 miles away |
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Woodcock Trail, Fulton County
, 12 miles away |
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