Pennsylvania whitewater - Stonycreek River, Somerset County Somerset county, Shanksville to Mostoller section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     3.97 miles   This stretch of Stonycreek River in Somerset County is 3.97 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Somerset County and the water flowing gracefully down Stonycreek River will make you feel great. If you're coming from Somerset it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see     on the road map further down. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Shanksville to Mostoller stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: The annual rain here at Stonycreek River 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 brings highs in the 80's to Stonycreek   River. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. Highs through the winter are generally in the 30's, and night lows throughout the wintertime for Stonycreek River tend to be in the 10's. 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 Paddler input for Stonycreek River, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Stonycreek River, Pennsylvania Local climate location: INDIANA 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Budget Host Inn Somerset, Somerset 10 miles away When you stay at Budget Host inn, you will find exceptional quality and value. With more than 160 inns and 7,000 guest rooms in 37 states. Budget Host inns are conveniently located to major attraction... 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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.       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 Holiday Inn Somerset,Pa, Somerset , 10 miles away Somerset - Days Inn, Somerset , 10 miles away Somerset Knights Inn, Somerset , 10 miles away Somerset Super 8 Motel, 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