Pennsylvania whitewater - Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County

Somerset county, Boswell to Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     3.4 miles
  The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The nature scenery of Somerset County and the cool fresh water beats anything. The starting point is not too far from Somerset, as you can see on the road map further down. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. This stretch of Quemahoning Creek in Somerset County is 3.4 miles long
    and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. 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. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.

Briefly about the general area:
At Quemahoning Creek throughout the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Quemahoning Creek. The
 
amount of rainfall that falls at Quemahoning Creek is close to the national average; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is February.

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

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Current weather conditions at Quemahoning Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: INDIANA 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Somerset - Days Inn, 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. We offer Free Daybreak Breakfast, Free Wireless Internet, Free Local Calls ...

Best Western Executive Inn, Somerset
9 miles away
Discover this charming Somerset, Pennsylvania hotel which offers convenient access to Laurel Hill State Park, the Great Allegheny Passage and the Quecreek Mine Rescue Site. Located in beautiful Some...

Somerset Knights Inn, Somerset
9 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Somerset, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Quemahoning Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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, 750 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 40 miles away, 610 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, 520 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Quemahoning Creek:
Somerset - Days Inn, Somerset , 9 miles away
Best Western Executive Inn, 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

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