Pennsylvania whitewater - Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County Somerset county, SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     3.62 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Somerset, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Pennsylvania and the water flowing gracefully down Quemahoning Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam section is one of them. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam stretch of Quemahoning Creek in Pennsylvania     is 3.62 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. Briefly about the general area: The annual rainfall here at Quemahoning Creek is about average; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain while February is the   month with the least amount of precipitation. Summertime highs at Quemahoning Creek commonly tend to be in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's with temperatures at Quemahoning Creek dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. Quemahoning Creek, SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 3.62 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.17444 Longitude: -79.04028 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.16083 Longitude: -78.99389 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 10 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. We offer Free Daybreak Breakfast, Free Wireless Internet, Free Local Calls ... Somerset Knights Inn, Somerset 9 miles away - Quiet first floor rooms - Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access - Complimentary Continental Breakfast - Fridge/Micro Available - 4 rooms types - 1 bed, 2 beds, Kings, fully equipp...   All Pennsylvania Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Pennsylvania. Books about whitewater paddling on Quemahoning Creek, Pennsylvania List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Quemahoning Creek, Pennsylvania. Find a whitewater outfitter in Pennsylvania Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 - 3.4 miles long (Boswell to Reservoir) Stonycreek River, Somerset County , 8 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) Paint Creek, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (SR 56 to Stonycreek River) Shade Creek, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.6 miles long (Confluence of Dark and Clear Shade to Stony Creek) Conemaugh River, Cambria/ Westmoreland County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 25.9 miles long (Johnstown to Torrance) Roaring Fork, Somerset County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Rt 160 Bridge to confluence with Shade Creek) Tubmill Creek, Westmoreland County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 5.6 miles long (Route 711 to Bolivar) Dark Shade Creek, Somerset County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Rockingham to Clear Shade)   Ski Areas Near Quemahoning Creek: The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 10 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 , 33 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 40 miles away, 700 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 53 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 , 93 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 Hampton Inn Somerset, Somerset , 9 miles away Super 8 Somerset, Somerset , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Quemahoning Creek: Woodland Campsites, Somerset, 8 miles away Pine Oaks Camp Ground, Friedens, 9 miles away Hidden Lake Campground, Somerset, 10 miles away   Trails Near Quemahoning Creek: East End Trail, Somerset County , 8 miles away Spruce Run Trail, Somerset County , 9 miles away Laurel Highlands Trail, Westmoreland County , 12 miles away Wolf Rocks Trail, Westmoreland County , 12 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 , 6 miles away