Pennsylvania whitewater - Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County Somerset county, Boswell to Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     3.4 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The starting location is a short drive from Somerset, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have     to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. This section of Quemahoning Creek is 3.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. Briefly about the general area: From a precipitation point of view Quemahoning Creek is a pretty normal place; most of the rain falls during July while February is typically the driest month. Summertime brings highs in   the 80's to Quemahoning Creek. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Quemahoning Creek. Quemahoning Creek, Boswell to Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 3.4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.16611 Longitude: -79.0289 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.15722 Longitude: -78.98473 Paddler input for Quemahoning Creek, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Quemahoning Creek, Pennsylvania Local climate location: INDIANA 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americas Best Value Inn and Suites - Somerset, Somerset 9 miles away Newest Hotel In Town, FREE - Deluxe Breakfast, Covered Garage Parking *30 Cars*, Hi-Speed Internet, Fitness Room, Business Center, King Size or Two Queen Size Largest Rooms *30 Ft x 12 Ft*. . Welco... Days Inn Somerset, Somerset 9 miles away Our Days Inn is conveniently located at the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-70/I-76, Exit 110, Gateway to the Laurel Highlands. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Quemahoning Creek.   Whitewater Near Quemahoning Creek: Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County , 1 miles away, Class III - 3.62 miles long (SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam) Stonycreek River, Somerset County , 7 miles away, Class II+(III) - 1.7 miles long (Hollsopple to Foustwell) Stonycreek River, Somerset County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.97 miles long (Shanksville to Mostoller) Stonycreek River, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Foustwell to Carpenters Park) Shade Creek, Somerset County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.6 miles long (Confluence of Dark and Clear Shade to Stony Creek) Paint Creek, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (SR 56 to Stonycreek River) Roaring Fork, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Rt 160 Bridge to confluence with Shade Creek) Conemaugh River, Cambria/ Westmoreland County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 25.9 miles long (Johnstown to Torrance) Dark Shade Creek, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Rockingham to Clear Shade) Tubmill Creek, Westmoreland County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 5.6 miles long (Route 711 to Bolivar)   Ski Areas Near Quemahoning Creek: The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 11 miles away, 940 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 18 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 21 miles away, 754 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 40 miles away, 700 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 54 miles away, 180 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 65 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 850 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 73 miles away, 500 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Quemahoning Creek: Americas Best Value Inn and Suites - Somerset, Somerset , 9 miles away Days Inn Somerset, Somerset , 9 miles away Somerset Knights Inn, Somerset , 9 miles away Quality Inn Somerset, Somerset , 9 miles away Budget Host Inn Somerset, Somerset , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Quemahoning Creek: Pine Oaks Camp Ground, Friedens, 8 miles away Woodland Campsites, Somerset, 8 miles away Hidden Lake Campground, Somerset, 10 miles away   Trails Near Quemahoning Creek: East End Trail, Somerset County , 9 miles away Spruce Run Trail, Somerset County , 9 miles away Laurel Highlands Trail, Westmoreland County , 12 miles away Wolf Rocks Trail, Westmoreland County , 13 miles away Roger Mountain Trail, Indiana County , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Quemahoning Creek: Oakbrook Golf Course, Stoystown , 2 miles away Sliding Rock Golf Course, Boswell , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Quemahoning Creek