Pennsylvania whitewater - Laurel Hill Creek, Somerset County Somerset county, Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     16.2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The put-in location is a short drive from Somerset, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end     up sleeping in your car. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section of Laurel Hill Creek in Somerset County is 16.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II+ section of whitewater. The nature scenery of Pennsylvania and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This is the only paddling section along Laurel Hill Creek. Briefly about the general area: Laurel Hill Creek typically gets lots of rain; during July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is February. For the period of the warm months highs here at Laurel Hill Creek get into the 80's.   When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Laurel Hill Creek. Laurel Hill Creek, Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 16.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.9924 Longitude: -79.2389 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.8143 Longitude: -79.36251 Paddler input for Laurel Hill Creek, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Laurel Hill Creek, Pennsylvania Local climate location: DONEGAL 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Inn Donegal, Donegal 12 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... Hampton Inn Somerset, Somerset 16 miles away The Hampton Inn Somerset is conveniently located off the Pennsylvania Turnpike /I-76/ at Exit 110 two miles from downtown Somerset Pennsylvania. The hotel features 111 amenity filled hotel rooms whic... Super 8 Somerset, Somerset 16 miles away * Seven Springs Ski Area 15 miles * Hidden Valley Ski Area 10 miles * Laurel Highland Recreation * Horizon Outlet * Jennerstown Speedway...   All Pennsylvania Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Pennsylvania. Books about whitewater paddling on Laurel Hill Creek, Pennsylvania List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Laurel Hill Creek, Pennsylvania. Find a whitewater outfitter in Pennsylvania Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Somerset, Pennsylvania Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Somerset, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Laurel Hill Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Laurel Hill Creek.   Whitewater Near Laurel Hill Creek: Casselman River, Garrett (MD) Somerset (PA) County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 6.2 miles long (Markleton to Harnedsville) Drake Run, Somerset County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Draketown to Youghiogheny River) Whites Creek, Somerset County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Listonburg to Casselman River) Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 9 miles away, Class II - 10.4 miles long (Confluence to Ohiopyle) Mill Run, Garrett County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake) Casselman River, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 27.1 miles long (Salisbury to Markleton) Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 13 miles away, Class III - 7.4 miles long (Ohiopyle to Bruner Run) Indian Creek, Fayette County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (Route 381 to Camp Carmel) Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 0.25 miles long (Ohiopyle Falls) Bear Creek, Garrett County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville)   Ski Areas Near Laurel Hill Creek: Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 6 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 9 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 17 miles away, 940 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 19 miles away, 700 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 43 miles away, 180 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 46 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 48 miles away, 850 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 68 miles away, 500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 88 miles away, 1110 vertical feet   Hotels Near Laurel Hill Creek: Days Inn Donegal, Donegal , 12 miles away Hampton Inn Somerset, Somerset , 16 miles away Super 8 Somerset, Somerset , 16 miles away Somerset Knights Inn, Somerset , 16 miles away Holiday Inn SOMERSET, Somerset , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Laurel Hill Creek: Scottyland Camping Resort and RV, Rockwood, 4 miles away Lost Mountain Campground, Rockwood, 6 miles away Roaring Run Resort, Champion, 7 miles away   Trails Near Laurel Hill Creek: Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 14 miles away Wolf Rocks Trail, Westmoreland County , 14 miles away Darr Trail, Westmoreland County , 15 miles away Brant Trail, Westmoreland County , 15 miles away Spruce Run Trail, Somerset County , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Laurel Hill Creek: King's Mountain Golf Course, Rockwood , 3 miles away Middlecreek Golf Course, Rockwood , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Laurel Hill Creek