Pennsylvania whitewater - Jacobs Creek, Westmoreland/Fayette County

Westmoreland/Fayette county, Chaintown to Youghiogheny River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     7.1 miles
  The wonderful Westmoreland/Fayette County scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. This stretch has
    has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you're coming from Pittsburgh it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page
so you won’t get lost. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Chaintown to Youghiogheny River section of Jacobs Creek in Pennsylvania is 7.1 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Jacobs Creek gets a typical amount of yearly rain; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is February. Summertime at Jacobs Creek comes
 
with high temperatures in the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and overnight lows during the winter for Jacobs Creek tend to be in the 10's.
Since you're here at Jacobs Creek why not take a look at Morrow Hollow It's always good to pop by Creek Falls.

Jacobs Creek, Chaintown to Youghiogheny River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 7.1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.09555
Longitude: -79.66084

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.13
Longitude: -79.75

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Local climate location: DONORA 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Jacobs Creek.
 Whitewater Near Jacobs Creek:
Sewickley Creek, Westmoreland County , 6 miles away, Class III - 12 miles long (Yukon to Youghiogheny)
Indian Creek, Fayette County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (Route 381 to Camp Carmel)
Jacobs Creek, Westmoreland County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Acme to Laurelville)
Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 19 miles away, Class III - 7.4 miles long (Ohiopyle to Bruner Run)
Meadow Run, Fayette County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 381 to Youghiogheny River)
Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 0.25 miles long (Ohiopyle Falls)
Beaver Creek, Fayette County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (LR 26023 to confluence with Meadow Run)
Fike Run, Fayette County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 4.8 miles long (to Gibbon Glade Run)
Crabtree Creek, Westmoreland County , 22 miles away, Class II - 4.1 miles long (Crabtree to New Alexandria)
Big Sandy Creek, Preston WV / Fayette/PA County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Pennsylvania-West Virginia State Line to Bruceton Mills)
 Ski Areas Near Jacobs Creek:
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 19 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 28 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 31 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 37 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 38 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 60 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 61 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 92 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 94 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Jacobs Creek:
Comfort Inn Belle Vernon, Belle Vernon , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Belle Vernon, Pa, Belle Vernon , 6 miles away
New Stanton - Days Inn, New Stanton , 9 miles away
Howard Johnson Inn, New Stanton , 9 miles away
New Stanton Super 8 Motel, New Stanton , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jacobs Creek:
Madison Koa Kampgrounds, Ruffs Dale, 6 miles away
Rivers Edge Family Campground, Connellsville, 7 miles away
Fox Den Acres RV Resort, New Stanton, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Jacobs Creek:
Mile Trail, Fayette County , 14 miles away
Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 19 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Jacobs Creek:
Linden Hall & Golf Course, Dawson , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Jacobs Creek

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