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 location is a short drive from Somerset, as you can see on the road map further down. The Shanksville to Mostoller section of Stonycreek River in Pennsylvania is 3.97 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. 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. The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Shanksville to Mostoller section is one of them. This section is quite short so you'd better be prepared
to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Stonycreek River is a good location of common rain; most of the rain falls during July while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. During the long summer days highs here at Stonycreek
 
River reach the 80's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 30's while Stonycreek River night low temperatures all through the wintertime are 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

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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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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, 754 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 40 miles away, 700 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, 1110 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Stonycreek River:
Budget Host Inn Somerset, Somerset , 10 miles away
Quality Inn Somerset, Somerset , 10 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites - Somerset, Somerset , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn SOMERSET, Somerset , 10 miles away
Days Inn Somerset, 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

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