Pennsylvania whitewater - Loyalhanna Creek, Westmoreland County
Westmoreland
county,
Rector to Latrobe section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 16.4 miles
If you're coming from Somerset it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Rector to Latrobe section of Loyalhanna Creek in Pennsylvania is 16.4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. There's camping available near Loyalhanna Creek.
Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The scenic beauty of Westmoreland County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere,
so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite 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. There are no other stretches to paddle along Loyalhanna Creek than the Rector to Latrobe stretch.
Briefly about the general area: Nearby Saint Clair Hollow is a nice location to go if you're at Loyalhanna Creek. An average amount of rainfall falls at Loyalhanna Creek; the month with most of the rain is July while February is regularly the
driest month. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Loyalhanna Creek while overnight lows are commonly in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's; nighttime lows in the 10's for Loyalhanna Creek.
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