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   This stretch of Laurel Hill Creek in Pennsylvania is 16.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II+ section. The beautiful scenery of Somerset County and the water flowing gracefully down Laurel Hill Creek will make you feel great. If you're coming from Somerset it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill     up quick. 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. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The campgrounds here at Laurel Hill Creek are pretty good. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Pennsylvania you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This is the only paddling section along Laurel Hill Creek. Briefly about the general area: Summer brings highs in the 80's to Laurel Hill Creek with overnight lows in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime   highs are typically in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Laurel Hill Creek plunge into the 10's. Laurel Hill Creek is a quite wet place commonly with lots of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February. 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. Donegal - Days Inn, 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... Somerset Super 8 Motel, Somerset 16 miles away * Seven Springs Ski Area 15 miles * Hidden Valley Ski Area 10 miles * Laurel Highland Recreation * Horizon Outlet * Jennerstown Speedway... Somerset Knights Inn, Somerset 16 miles away * Quiet first floor rooms * Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access * Complimentary Continental Breakfast * Fridge/Micro Available * 4 rooms types - 1 bed, 2 beds, Kings, fully equippe...   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, 750 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, 610 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, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Laurel Hill Creek: Donegal - Days Inn, Donegal , 12 miles away Somerset Super 8 Motel, Somerset , 16 miles away Somerset Knights Inn, Somerset , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Somerset,Pa, Somerset , 16 miles away Somerset - Days Inn, 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