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   This section of Quemahoning Creek in Pennsylvania is 3.62 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. 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. The nature scenery of Somerset County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make     you feel great. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The put-in is not too far from Somerset, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Briefly about the general area: A typical amount of rain falls here at Quemahoning Creek; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summertime highs at Quemahoning Creek   typically tend to be in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Quemahoning Creek. 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. 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 ... Somerset Super 8 Motel, Somerset 9 miles away * Seven Springs Ski Area 15 miles * Hidden Valley Ski Area 10 miles * Laurel Highland Recreation * Horizon Outlet * Jennerstown Speedway... 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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 - 3.4 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, 750 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 40 miles away, 610 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, 520 vertical feet   Hotels Near Quemahoning Creek: Somerset - Days Inn, Somerset , 9 miles away Somerset Super 8 Motel, Somerset , 9 miles away Budget Host Inn Somerset, Somerset , 9 miles away Somerset Knights Inn, Somerset , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Somerset,Pa, 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