Pennsylvania whitewater - Loyalhanna Creek, Westmoreland County Westmoreland county, Rector to Latrobe section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     16.4 miles   The Rector to Latrobe stretch of Loyalhanna Creek is 16.4 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Somerset, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these     hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Rector to Latrobe stretch is the only paddling stretch along Loyalhanna Creek. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The nature scenery of Westmoreland County and the water flowing gracefully down Loyalhanna Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. Briefly about the general area: Through the long summer days at Loyalhanna Creek highs are regularly in the 80's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the winter highs are commonly in the 30's; night lows at   Loyalhanna Creek all through the winter mostly drop into the 10's. Saint Clair Hollow is a nice spot to go to nearby. Loyalhanna Creek gets a normal amount of rainfall; July is the wettest month with most rain while February is regularly the driest month. 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. Wingate by Wyndham Latrobe, Latrobe 5 miles away The Wingate by Wyndham Latrobe Hotel is the perfect hotel to meet your business or leisure needs in the Latrobe and Greensburg area. Latrobe is a city known for its famous brewery, Rolling Rock is bre... 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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, 754 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 180 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 37 miles away, 700 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: Wingate by Wyndham Latrobe, Latrobe , 5 miles away Ramada Historic Ligonier, PA, Ligonier , 5 miles away Days Inn Donegal, Donegal , 9 miles away Comfort Inn Blairsville, Blairsville , 9 miles away Hampton Inn Suites Blairsville, Blairsville , 12 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