Pennsylvania whitewater - Jacobs Creek, Westmoreland County Westmoreland county, Acme to Laurelville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     4.5 miles   The scenic beauty of Pennsylvania and the water flowing gracefully down Jacobs Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch of Jacobs Creek is 4.5 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll     find lots of paddling places. The Acme to Laurelville section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Through the warm days of summer here at Jacobs Creek, high temperatures typically get into the 80's, and the night is fairly colder of course, regularly in the 60's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's; all through the dark hours in the winter at Jacobs Creek temperatures drop to the 10's.   Jacobs Creek gets a common amount of rain; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while February is frequently the driest month. Jacobs Creek, Acme to Laurelville road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 4.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.14361 Longitude: -79.42695 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.14333 Longitude: -79.4964 Paddler input for Jacobs Creek, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Jacobs Creek, Pennsylvania Local climate location: DONORA 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Donegal - Days Inn, Donegal 6 miles away Conveniently located at the gateway of the Laurel Highlands, the Days Inn Donegal is perfect whether you are visiting the Laurel Highlands for thrilling outdoor adventure or a great family getaway. T... Holiday Inn Express E HUNTINGDON-MT PLEASANT, Mount Pleasant 6 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Mount Pleasant-Scottdale Hotel. Newest hotel in the Laurel Highlands. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Jacobs Creek.   Whitewater Near Jacobs Creek: Fourmile Run, Westmoreland County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Route 130 to Loyalhanna Creek at Darlington) Indian Creek, Fayette County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (Route 381 to Camp Carmel) Loyalhanna Creek, Westmoreland County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 16.4 miles long (Rector to Latrobe) Crabtree Creek, Westmoreland County , 12 miles away, Class II - 4.1 miles long (Crabtree to New Alexandria) Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 13 miles away, Class III - 7.4 miles long (Ohiopyle to Bruner Run) Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 0.25 miles long (Ohiopyle Falls) Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 16 miles away, Class II - 10.4 miles long (Confluence to Ohiopyle) Meadow Run, Fayette County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 381 to Youghiogheny River) Drake Run, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Draketown to Youghiogheny River) Laurel Hill Creek, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class II+ - 16.2 miles long (Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina)   Ski Areas Near Jacobs Creek: Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 13 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 15 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 20 miles away, 940 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 26 miles away, 180 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 32 miles away, 610 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 58 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 60 miles away, 850 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 85 miles away, 500 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 98 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Jacobs Creek: Donegal - Days Inn, Donegal , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express E HUNTINGDON-MT PLEASANT, Mount Pleasant , 6 miles away Mountain View Inn, Greensburg , 8 miles away Greensburg Inn, Greensburg , 9 miles away Wingate by Wyndham - Latrobe, Latrobe , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Jacobs Creek: Donegal Campground, Donegal, 5 miles away Laurel Highlands Campland, Donegal, 6 miles away Hideaway Campground, Normalville, 8 miles away   Trails Near Jacobs Creek: Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 15 miles away Darr Trail, Westmoreland County , 17 miles away Brant Trail, Westmoreland County , 18 miles away Wolf Rocks Trail, Westmoreland County , 19 miles away   Golf Courses Near Jacobs Creek: Norvelt Golf Club, Mount Pleasant , 4 miles away Donegal Highlands Golf Course, Donegal , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Jacobs Creek