Pennsylvania whitewater - Stonycreek River, Somerset County
Somerset
county,
Hollsopple to Foustwell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II+(III) 1.7 miles
The starting point is not too far from Somerset, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The Hollsopple to Foustwell section
is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Hollsopple to Foustwell section of Stonycreek
River in Somerset County is 1.7 miles long and is a class II+(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.
Briefly about the general area: A common amount of rainfall falls here at Stonycreek River; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; February on the other hand is the driest.
High temperatures at Stonycreek River through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are typically in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Stonycreek River.
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