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 average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The wonderful Westmoreland/Fayette County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Jacobs Creek will make you feel great. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. The Chaintown to Youghiogheny River stretch of Jacobs Creek in Westmoreland/Fayette County is 7.1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater     to be a class II-III section. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The put-in location is a short drive from Pittsburgh, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. 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. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: A brilliant spot to have a look at in the neighborhood of Jacobs Creek is Morrow Hollow, and don't leave Jacobs Creek without first paying a visit to Creek Falls. During the warm months highs here at Jacobs   Creek get into the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 60's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Jacobs Creek temperatures sink to the 10's. A typical amount of rain falls here at Jacobs Creek; all through July this area sees the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. 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 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 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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: 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, 754 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, 700 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 Fairfield Inn & Suites Pittsburgh New Stanton, New Stanton , 9 miles away Days Inn New Stanton PA, New Stanton , 9 miles away Howard Johnson Inn - New Stanton Greensburg, New Stanton , 9 miles away Super 8 New Stanton, 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