Pennsylvania whitewater - Shade Creek, Somerset County Somerset county, Confluence of Dark and Clear Shade to Stony Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     9.6 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Somerset, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The Confluence of Dark and Clear Shade to Stony Creek stretch of Shade Creek is 9.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance     to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The Confluence of Dark and Clear Shade to Stony Creek stretch is the only paddling stretch along Shade Creek. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The campgrounds here at Shade Creek are pretty good. The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: At Shade Creek throughout the warm months highs are in the 80's; the overnight is a bit cooler of course, typically in the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are generally in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Shade Creek sink into the 10's. Shade Creek is a good place of common precipitation; July is the month that gets the most rain while February is regularly the driest month.   Shade Creek, Confluence of Dark and Clear Shade to Stony Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 9.6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.14839 Longitude: -78.8183 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.2158 Longitude: -78.89801 Paddler input for Shade Creek, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Shade Creek, Pennsylvania Local climate location: INDIANA 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Johnstown, Pa, Johnstown 5 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Johnstown is conveniently located at the intersection of Route 56 and Route 219!Wake up to enjoy a free USA Today and complimentary Express Start breakfast which includes... Comfort Inn & Suites, Johnstown 5 miles away The Comfort Inn and Suites of Johnstown Pennsylvania is the perfect choice for business and leisure travelers alike. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Shade Creek.   Whitewater Near Shade Creek: Roaring Fork, Somerset County , 1 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Rt 160 Bridge to confluence with Shade Creek) Stonycreek River, Somerset County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Foustwell to Carpenters Park) Paint Creek, Somerset County , 4 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (SR 56 to Stonycreek River) Stonycreek River, Somerset County , 4 miles away, Class II+(III) - 1.7 miles long (Hollsopple to Foustwell) Dark Shade Creek, Somerset County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Rockingham to Clear Shade) Clear Shade Creek, Somerset County , 5 miles away, Class III - 5.5 miles long (Crum Road to Shade Creek) Stonycreek River, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.97 miles long (Shanksville to Mostoller) Little Conemaugh River, Cambria County , 9 miles away, Class II - 10.2 miles long (South Fork to Johnstown) Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County , 10 miles away, Class III - 3.4 miles long (Boswell to Reservoir) Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class III - 3.62 miles long (SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam)   Ski Areas Near Shade Creek: The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 21 miles away, 940 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 22 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 28 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 750 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 48 miles away, 610 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 180 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 71 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 72 miles away, 500 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 73 miles away, 850 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 520 vertical feet   Hotels Near Shade Creek: Holiday Inn Express Johnstown, Pa, Johnstown , 5 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Johnstown , 5 miles away Sleep Inn Johnstown, Johnstown , 5 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - JOHNSTOWN, Johnstown , 7 miles away Econo Lodge Johnstown, Johnstown , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Shade Creek: Pine Oaks Camp Ground, Friedens, 10 miles away Woodland Park, Ebensburg, 15 miles away Woodland Campsites, Somerset, 17 miles away   Trails Near Shade Creek: Old '56' Trail, Somerset County , 7 miles away Wolf Rocks Trail, Somerset County , 7 miles away Lost Turkey Trail, Somerset County , 7 miles away John P Saylor Trail, Somerset County , 8 miles away Roger Mountain Trail, Indiana County , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Shade Creek