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Pennsylvania whitewater, Tubmill Creek
Westmoreland
county,
Route 711 to Bolivar section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-III 5.6 miles
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This stretch of Tubmill Creek is 5.6 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Indiana, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. |
This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The beautiful scenery of Westmoreland County and the sparkling
| of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. 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 | |
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in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: There's fine hiking along the Laurel Highlands Trail, and skiing at The Springs at Laurel Mountain is one of those things you just should do. The Clark
Run Trail offers hiking at its best, and at Tubmill Creek you always meet someone from Robinson. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. The warmest time of the year at Tubmill Creek arrives with high temperatures
in the 80's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's while Tubmill Creek night low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's.
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Tubmill Creek, Route 711 to Bolivar road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Tubmill Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Tubmill Creek:
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Tubmill Creek, Westmoreland County, 2 miles away Class I-III - 5.6 miles long (Route 711 to Bolivar) |
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Blacklick Creek, Indiana County, 8 miles away Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Route 56 to Josephine) |
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Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County, 12 miles away Class III - 3.62 miles long (SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam) |
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Loyalhanna Creek, Westmoreland County, 13 miles away Class I-II - 16.4 miles long (Rector to Latrobe) |
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Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County, 13 miles away Class III - 3.4 miles long (Boswell to Reservoir) |
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Conemaugh River, Cambria/ Westmoreland County, 15 miles away Class I-II - 25.9 miles long (Johnstown to Torrance) |
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Hinckston Run, Cambria County, 15 miles away Class V+ - 0.1 miles long (Hinckston Falls Area) |
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Stonycreek River, Somerset County, 17 miles away Class II+(III) - 1.7 miles long (Hollsopple to Foustwell) |
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Stonycreek River, Somerset County, 18 miles away Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Foustwell to Carpenters Park) |
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Fourmile Run, Westmoreland County, 20 miles away Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Route 130 to Loyalhanna Creek at Darlington) |
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| Ski Areas Near Tubmill Creek:
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The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 12 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 19 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 22 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
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Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 40 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs |
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Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 43 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
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Wisp, Maryland
, 46 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 73 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 75 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 86 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
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Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 97 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
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| Hotels Near Tubmill Creek:
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Days Inn Blairsville, Blairsville
, 6 miles away |
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Hampton Inn - Suites Blairsville, Blairsville
, 7 miles away |
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Ramada Ligonier, Ligonier
, 10 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites Indiana, Indiana
, 11 miles away |
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Park Inn By Radisson Indiana, PA, Indiana
, 12 miles away |
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| Trails Near Tubmill Creek:
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Laurel Highlands Trail, Westmoreland
, 10 miles away |
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Clark Run Trail, Indiana
, 11 miles away |
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Roger Mountain Trail, Indiana
, 11 miles away |
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East End Trail, Somerset
, 12 miles away |
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Spruce Run Trail, Somerset
, 13 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Tubmill Creek:
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Chestnut Ridge Golf Club, Blairsville
, 7 miles away |
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Ridgeview Golf Course, Ligonier
, 8 miles away |
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Champion Lakes Golf Resort, Ligonier
, 9 miles away |
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