Pennsylvania whitewater - Hinckston Run, Cambria County
Cambria
county,
Hinckston Falls Area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V+ 0.1 miles
The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This is the only paddling section along Hinckston Run. There's camping available near Hinckston Run. The Hinckston Falls Area stretch of Hinckston Run is 0.1 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. You might have to settle for
a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times.
Briefly about the general area:
The annual rainfall here at Hinckston Run is about average; the wettest month of the year is commonly June, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month is January. High temperatures at Hinckston Run during the warmest time of the year are in the 80's while overnight lows are commonly in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's while Hinckston Run nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
V+
Length:
0.1
miles
Average Gradient: 70 fpm
Paddler input for Hinckston Run, Pennsylvania:
Current weather conditions at Hinckston Run, Pennsylvania
Local climate location: TOWANDA 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
