Pennsylvania whitewater - Little Conemaugh River, Cambria County

Cambria county, Lilly to Portage section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     5.6 miles
  If you're coming from Johnstown it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Little Conemaugh River is 5.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for
    more. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are a few other stretches
in this river system that can be paddled as well. The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Little Conemaugh River have people coming here. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that.

Briefly about the general area:
Little Conemaugh River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is October.
The
 
warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Little Conemaugh River, and the night is a tad cooler of course, commonly in the 60's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Little Conemaugh River all through the winter typically sink into the 10's.

Little Conemaugh River, Lilly to Portage road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 5.6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.42972
Longitude: -78.62278

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.39972
Longitude: -78.67695

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Current weather conditions at Little Conemaugh River, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: JOHNSTOWN 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Red Carpet Inn & Suites Ebensburg, Ebensburg
8 miles away
Affordable accommodations in a full-service facility with restaurant, lounge, meeting space, and High Speed Internet on PA Route 22 in Ebensburg. We are convenient to skiing, golf, shopping, dining, p...

Comfort Inn Ebensburg, Ebensburg
8 miles away
Hometown hospitality is the hallmark for this Comfort Inn. Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, the Comfort Inn of Ebensburg features free wireless Internet service, indoor pool, free loc...

Super 8 Johnstown, Johnstown
14 miles away
The Super 8 Johnstown, PA is home to the Great Johnstown Flood Memorial and Museum. Located less then one mile from Johnstown Cambria County Airport, Galleria Mall and many restaurants. Whether trave...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Little Conemaugh River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Conemaugh River.
 Whitewater Near Little Conemaugh River:
Little Conemaugh River, Cambria County , 14 miles away, Class II - 10.2 miles long (South Fork to Johnstown)
Blacklick Creek - South Branch, Cambria County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Route 271 to Vintondale)
Chest Creek, Cambria/Clearfield County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 34 miles long (LR11038 to West Br. Susquehanna River)
Clear Shade Creek, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class III - 5.5 miles long (Crum Road to Shade Creek)
Bobs Creek, Bedford County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 13.1 miles long (Dunning Creek to 1.7 miles above Pennsylvania Route 869)
Paint Creek, Somerset County , 18 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (SR 56 to Stonycreek River)
Roaring Fork, Somerset County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Rt 160 Bridge to confluence with Shade Creek)
Shade Creek, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.6 miles long (Confluence of Dark and Clear Shade to Stony Creek)
Dark Shade Creek, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Rockingham to Clear Shade)
Stonycreek River, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Foustwell to Carpenters Park)
 Ski Areas Near Little Conemaugh River:
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 9 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 38 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 46 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 49 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 67 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 84 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 89 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 91 miles away, 650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Conemaugh River:
Red Carpet Inn & Suites Ebensburg, Ebensburg , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn Ebensburg, Ebensburg , 8 miles away
Super 8 Johnstown, Johnstown , 14 miles away
Hampton Inn Johnstown PA, Johnstown , 15 miles away
Sleep Inn Johnstown, Johnstown , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Conemaugh River:
Blue Knob State Park, Imler, 8 miles away
Woodland Park, Ebensburg, 9 miles away
Wright's Orchard Station Campground, Duncansville, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Little Conemaugh River:
Lost Turkey Trail, Somerset County , 12 miles away
John P Saylor Trail, Somerset County , 13 miles away
Wolf Rocks Trail, Somerset County , 14 miles away
Old '56' Trail, Somerset County , 14 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Little Conemaugh River:
Maple Crest Golf Club, Portage , 2 miles away
Ebensburg Country Club, Ebensburg , 6 miles away
Summit Country Club, Cresson , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Conemaugh River

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