Pennsylvania whitewater - Miners Run, Lycoming County

Lycoming county, Gorge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     1 miles
  The Gorge stretch of Miners Run is 1 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Williamsport it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The scenic beauty of Pennsylvania and the cool fresh water have people coming here. For all you camping
    people there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find
a large number of good spots. The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding.

Briefly about the general area:
Miners Run gets a typical amount of annual precipitation; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain, and January meanwhile is the driest month. Summertime highs at Miners Run mostly tend to be in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. For the period of the
 
wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's with temperatures at Miners Run dipping down into the 10's through winter nights.
Miners Run is right by the Doe Run Trail. The Old Loggers Path offers hiking at its best, and Fourth Bottom Hollow is a delightful place to spend some time.

Miners Run, Gorge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 1 miles
Average Gradient: 565 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.52899
Longitude: -76.9202

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.51589
Longitude: -76.91661

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Current weather conditions at Miners Run, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: WELLSBORO 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Miners Run.
 Whitewater Near Miners Run:
Tioga River, Tioga County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 23.5 miles long (T431 to Lambs Creek Recreation Area)
Elk Creek, Sullivan County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 4.7 miles long (Lincoln Falls to Loyalsock Creek)
Larrys Creek, Lycoming County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 15.4 miles long (T786 to US Route 220)
Sugar Creek, Bradford County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (LR08014 to LR0817)
Schrader Creek, Bradford County , 24 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.7 miles long (T359 to Towanda Creek)
White Deer Creek, Union County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 17.1 miles long (Coopers Mill Road to West Br. Susquehanna)
Babb Creek, Tioga County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 13.7 miles long (Lick Run to Pine Creek)
Loyalsock Creek, Sullivan County , 27 miles away, Class I-IV - 13 miles long (US 220 to Forksville)
 Ski Areas Near Miners Run:
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 26 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 70 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Bristol Mountain, New York , 72 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 73 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Greek Peak, New York , 74 miles away, 952 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 79 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Swain, New York , 81 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Song Mountain, New York , 83 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 87 miles away, 1020 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Miners Run:
Super 8 Williamsport Area, Williamsport , 14 miles away
Econo Lodge Williamsport, Williamsport , 14 miles away
Comfort Inn Williamsport, Williamsport , 14 miles away
Candlewood Suites WILLIAMSPORT, Williamsport , 15 miles away
Best Western Williamsport Inn, Williamsport , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Miners Run:
Sheshequin Camp Ground, Trout Run, 7 miles away
The Best Beach Campground, Williamsport, 9 miles away
Buttermilk Falls Campground, Shunk, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Miners Run:
Old Loggers Path, Lycoming County , 2 miles away
Doe Run Trail, Lycoming County , 2 miles away
Potash Trail, Lycoming County , 2 miles away
Crandalltown Trail, Lycoming County , 2 miles away
Long Run Trail, Lycoming County , 4 miles away

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