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 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... Quality Inn Somerset, Somerset 10 miles away Gateway to Pennsylvania's beautiful Laurel Highlands, embraced by nature's beauty and remembered in history. 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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 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