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 Acme to Laurelville stretch of Jacobs Creek in Pennsylvania is 4.5 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Pennsylvania and the playfulness of the water beats anything. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well.
Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There's camping available near Jacobs Creek. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip.
Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Jacobs Creek mostly tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Jacobs Creek dipping down into the 10's through winter nights. Jacobs Creek is a good location of common precipitation; during the month of May you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February.
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