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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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This section of Great Trough Creek is 6.3 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Huntingdon, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of Pennsylvania and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great Trough Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, |
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the T370 to Trough Creek State Park stretch is the only one. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good spots for that around here. The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends
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Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year at Great Trough Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. During | |
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the wintertime the highs are usually in the 30's; during the dark hours in the winter at Great Trough Creek temperatures fall to the 10's. Great Trough Creek is a good site of common rainfall; all through May this area sees the most rain while January is generally the driest month.
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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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Heritage Inn, Breezewood
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18 miles away
The Heritage Inn is located in the beautiful mountains of Pennsylvania at the crossroads of the Pennsylvania turnpike -I 76) and Interstate 70. An ideal resting spot for those travelers from Canada to...
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Holiday Inn Express Breezewood, Pa, 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 75 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. |
| | Whitewater 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, 520 vertical feet |
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Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania
, 59 miles away, 650 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, 750 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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Heritage Inn, Breezewood
, 18 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Breezewood, Pa, Breezewood
, 18 miles away |
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Quality Inn Breeze Manor, Breezewood
, 18 miles away |
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Ramada Inn 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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