Pennsylvania whitewater - Piney Creek, Somerset County

Somerset county, Little Piney Creek to Boynton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     3.5 miles
  This section of Piney Creek in Pennsylvania is 3.5 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. 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. Piney Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Little Piney Creek to Boynton stretch is the only one. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside
    Pennsylvania you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The nature scenery of Somerset County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. There's camping available near Piney Creek.

Briefly
about the general area:
Piney Creek usually gets a lot of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily May, that's the one that rains the most; February meanwhile is the driest month. For the duration of the summertime months at Piney Creek highs are regularly in the 80's, and the overnight is rather chillier of course, ordinarily in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's while Piney Creek overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 3.5 miles
  

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Current weather conditions at Piney Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: CONFLUENCE 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville
9 miles away
Convenient interstate location. Pet Accommodation: 20.00/night per pet. 2 pets per room, up to 15 lbs. Refundable Pet Deposit: 50.00 USD, due at check-in for cash paying guests. Do not leave pets unat...

Days Inn And Suites Frostburg, Frostburg
11 miles away
Frostburg is surrounded by the rugged natural beauty and is alive with charm and history. When visiting the western Maryland area for business or pleasure - the most logical place to stay in the DAYS...

Hampton Inn Frostburg MD, Frostburg
11 miles away
The Hampton Inn Frostburg hotel is conveniently located a quarter mile off Maryland Interstate 68 at Exit 34. The hotel is just 1 mile from Frostburg State University 6 miles from historic Cumberland*...



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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 Piney Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Piney Creek.
 Ski Areas Near Piney Creek:
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 22 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 23 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 23 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 27 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 42 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 48 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 50 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 54 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 62 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 76 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Piney Creek:
Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 9 miles away
Days Inn And Suites Frostburg, Frostburg , 11 miles away
Hampton Inn Frostburg MD, Frostburg , 11 miles away
Budget Host Inn Somerset, Somerset , 13 miles away
Quality Inn Somerset, Somerset , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Piney Creek:
Mason Dixon Campground, Meyersdale, 1 miles away
New Germany State Park, Grantsville, 12 miles away
Woodland Campsites, Somerset, 13 miles away
 Lakes Near Piney Creek

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