Pennsylvania whitewater - Wills Creek, Somerset County

Somerset county, Glencoe to Ellerslie section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     18.7 miles
  The Glencoe to Ellerslie section of Wills Creek is 18.7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. There's camping available near Wills Creek. The put-in is not too far from Cumberland, as you can see on the road map further down. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The Glencoe
    to Ellerslie section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The beautiful scenery of Pennsylvania and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The
nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the warm months, highs mostly are in the 70's at Wills Creek. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Wills Creek. The annual precipitation here at Wills Creek is about average; most of the rain falls through July while February is frequently the driest month.
 

Wills Creek, Glencoe to Ellerslie road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 18.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.81166
Longitude: -78.85501

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.6525
Longitude: -78.77528

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Current weather conditions at Wills Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: STOYSTOWN 24 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn & Suites, La Vale
5 miles away
Free high speed Internet access in all rooms. Indoor heated pool and whirlpool, business center and 24 hour fitness center on premises. All rooms have a microfridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, and iron...

Super 8 Motel - La Vale/Cumberland Area, La Vale
5 miles away
The Super 8 Motel LaVale, MD is located just minutes off of I-68 and from downtown Cumberland MD. This La Vale motel is close to area attractions, including the Country Club Mall, Chesapeake and Ohio...

Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale
6 miles away
***Indoor Swimming Pool will be CLOSED Monday and Tuesday, April 13th and 14th, 2009. Will re-open on Wednesday, April 15, 2009*** This La Vale hotel is located just five miles from historic Cumberl...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cumberland, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Wills Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wills Creek.
 Whitewater Near Wills Creek:
Jennings Run, Allegany County , 2 miles away, Class III+ - 3.5 miles long (Barrelville to Wills Creek)
Wills Creek, Allegany County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 6.1 miles long (Ellerslie to North Branch Potomac)
Wills Creek, -blank- County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3.5 miles long (Fairhope to Hyndman)
Brush Creek, Somerset County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Covered Bridge to Wills Creek)
Evitts Creek, Bedford (PA) and Allegany (MD) County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (Lake Gordon Dam to Maryland Route 51)
Georges Creek, Allegany County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River)
Flintstone Creek, Allegany County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 3.5 miles long (Flintstone Creek Road to Town Creek)
Stonycreek River, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.97 miles long (Shanksville to Mostoller)
Town Creek, -blank- County , 20 miles away, Class I - 27 miles long (I-68 to Potomac River)
Savage River, Garrett County , 20 miles away, Class II(IV) - 12.5 miles long (Avilton Lonaconing Road to Head of Savage Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Wills Creek:
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 37 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 39 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 49 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 55 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 57 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 71 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 180 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wills Creek:
Comfort Inn & Suites, La Vale , 5 miles away
Super 8 Motel - La Vale/Cumberland Area, La Vale , 5 miles away
Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale , 6 miles away
Red Roof Inn LaVale - Cumberland, La Vale , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Cumberland-Downtown, Md, Cumberland , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wills Creek:
Reserve World, Cumberland, 7 miles away
Iron Mountain Campground, Allegany County, 10 miles away
Spring Gap Campground, Allegany County, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Wills Creek:
Old Mail Trail, Bedford County , 10 miles away
Wigfield Trail, Bedford County , 16 miles away
Dickens Trail, Bedford County , 17 miles away
Gum Spring Trail, Bedford County , 17 miles away
Evitts Mountain Trail, Bedford County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Wills Creek:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 62 miles away

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