Pennsylvania whitewater - Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County Somerset county, Boswell to Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     3.4 miles   The Boswell to Reservoir section of Quemahoning Creek in Somerset County is 3.4 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The beautiful scenery of Somerset County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. 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. The Boswell to Reservoir section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The put-in location is a short drive from Somerset, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The campgrounds here at Quemahoning Creek are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Quemahoning Creek, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs during   the wintertime are generally in the 30's; overnight lows through the wintertime for Quemahoning Creek tend to be in the 10's. Quemahoning Creek is a good location of common precipitation; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year 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 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. 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 ... 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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 Quemahoning Creek. 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, 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 Budget Host Inn Somerset, Somerset , 9 miles away Somerset Super 8 Motel, Somerset , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Somerset,Pa, Somerset , 9 miles away Somerset Knights Inn, 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