Pennsylvania whitewater - Loyalhanna Creek, Westmoreland County Westmoreland county, Rector to Latrobe section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     16.4 miles   This section of Loyalhanna Creek in Pennsylvania is 16.4 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Somerset, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise     and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. The beautiful scenery of Pennsylvania and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. This is the only paddling section along Loyalhanna Creek. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: The amount of precipitation that falls at Loyalhanna Creek is close to the national average; throughout the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February. Near Loyalhanna Creek you come across glorious sites like Saint Clair Hollow. For the   period of the summer months at Loyalhanna Creek highs are regularly in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Loyalhanna Creek dipping down into the 10's through winter nights. Loyalhanna Creek, Rector to Latrobe road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 16.4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.19138 Longitude: -79.25584 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.32194 Longitude: -79.38112 Paddler input for Loyalhanna Creek, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Loyalhanna Creek, Pennsylvania Local climate location: SALINA 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ramada Inn At Historic Ligonier, Ligonier 5 miles away This award-winning Ramada is situated in the heart of charming Ligonier, a designated national historic district, in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania. This Ligonier hotel p... Wingate by Wyndham - Latrobe, Latrobe 6 miles away Latrobe is a city known for its famous brewery (Rolling Rock is brewed here) and for being the birthplace of golf legend Arnold Palmer. Newly built hotel conveniently close to the areas main business... Donegal - Days Inn, Donegal 9 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...   All Pennsylvania Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Pennsylvania. Books about whitewater paddling on Loyalhanna Creek, Pennsylvania List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Loyalhanna 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 Loyalhanna Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Loyalhanna Creek.   Whitewater Near Loyalhanna Creek: Fourmile Run, Westmoreland County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Route 130 to Loyalhanna Creek at Darlington) Crabtree Creek, Westmoreland County , 11 miles away, Class II - 4.1 miles long (Crabtree to New Alexandria) Jacobs Creek, Westmoreland County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Acme to Laurelville) Tubmill Creek, Westmoreland County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 5.6 miles long (Route 711 to Bolivar) Blacklick Creek, Indiana County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Route 56 to Josephine) Conemaugh River, Cambria/ Westmoreland County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 25.9 miles long (Johnstown to Torrance) Laurel Hill Creek, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class II+ - 16.2 miles long (Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina) Indian Creek, Fayette County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (Route 381 to Camp Carmel) Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County , 21 miles away, Class III - 3.62 miles long (SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam) Drake Run, Somerset County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Draketown to Youghiogheny River)   Ski Areas Near Loyalhanna Creek: Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 11 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 12 miles away, 940 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 12 miles away, 750 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 180 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 37 miles away, 610 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 64 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 66 miles away, 850 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 85 miles away, 500 vertical feet Peek N Peak, New York , 100 miles away, 400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Loyalhanna Creek: Ramada Inn At Historic Ligonier, Ligonier , 5 miles away Wingate by Wyndham - Latrobe, Latrobe , 6 miles away Donegal - Days Inn, Donegal , 9 miles away Comfort Inn Blairsville, Blairsville , 9 miles away Hampton Inn & Suites Blairsville, Blairsville , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Loyalhanna Creek: Forbes Trail Camp, Ligonier, 6 miles away Donne Lake Campground, Stahlstown, 7 miles away Keystone State Pk Visitor Center, Derry, 8 miles away   Trails Near Loyalhanna Creek: Darr Trail, Westmoreland County , 9 miles away Brant Trail, Westmoreland County , 10 miles away Wolf Rocks Trail, Westmoreland County , 11 miles away East End Trail, Somerset County , 14 miles away Spruce Run Trail, Somerset County , 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near Loyalhanna Creek: Ligonier Country Club, Ligonier , 5 miles away Latrobe Country Club Guest House, Latrobe , 5 miles away Champion Lakes Golf Club, Ligonier , 6 miles away