Pennsylvania whitewater - Stonycreek River, Somerset County

Somerset county, Shanksville to Mostoller section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     3.97 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Somerset, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The nature scenery of Somerset County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. There's camping available near Stonycreek River. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. There aren’t any
    hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Great exercise and
just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The Shanksville to Mostoller stretch of Stonycreek River in Pennsylvania is 3.97 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Stonycreek River throughout the warm days of summer are in the 80's, and the nighttime is slightly cooler of course, usually in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are commonly in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Stonycreek River.
 
Stonycreek River gets a typical amount of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is July while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Stonycreek River, Shanksville to Mostoller road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 3.97 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.0325
Longitude: -78.92362

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.07444
Longitude: -78.94445

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Current weather conditions at Stonycreek River, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: INDIANA 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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 Stonycreek River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Stonycreek River.
 Whitewater Near Stonycreek River:
Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County , 8 miles away, Class III - 3.4 miles long (Boswell to Reservoir)
Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County , 8 miles away, Class III - 3.62 miles long (SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam)
Stonycreek River, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class II+(III) - 1.7 miles long (Hollsopple to Foustwell)
Shade Creek, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.6 miles long (Confluence of Dark and Clear Shade to Stony Creek)
Dark Shade Creek, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Rockingham to Clear Shade)
Roaring Fork, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Rt 160 Bridge to confluence with Shade Creek)
Stonycreek River, Somerset County , 10 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)
Clear Shade Creek, Somerset County , 12 miles away, Class III - 5.5 miles long (Crum Road to Shade Creek)
Brush Creek, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Covered Bridge to Wills Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Stonycreek River:
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 17 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 22 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 25 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 40 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 60 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 65 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 66 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 88 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Stonycreek River:
Budget Host Inn Somerset, Somerset , 10 miles away
Quality Inn Somerset, Somerset , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Somerset,Pa, Somerset , 10 miles away
Somerset - Days Inn, Somerset , 10 miles away
Best Western Executive Inn, Somerset , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Stonycreek River:
Pine Oaks Camp Ground, Friedens, 2 miles away
Woodland Campsites, Somerset, 10 miles away
Hidden Lake Campground, Somerset, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Stonycreek River:
Old '56' Trail, Somerset County , 14 miles away
Wolf Rocks Trail, Somerset County , 15 miles away
Spruce Run Trail, Somerset County , 15 miles away
East End Trail, Somerset County , 15 miles away
John P Saylor Trail, Somerset County , 15 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Stonycreek River:
Northwinds Golf Course at Indian Lake Resort, Central City , 5 miles away
Oakbrook Golf Course, Stoystown , 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Stonycreek River

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