Pennsylvania whitewater, Brush Creek Somerset county, Covered Bridge to Wills Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     3.2 miles   The starting point is not too far from Cumberland, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Brush Creek is 3.2 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are some good sections to paddle in this     river system, the Covered Bridge to Wills Creek section is one of them. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The nature scenery of Somerset County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: If you're stopping   by Brush Creek from Fairhope, you won't be the only one, and going for a hike on the Old Mail Trail is always a good adventure. Brush Creek sees pretty high levels of rain. For the duration of the month of May you get the most rain around here, and February is the month with the least moisture. The warmest time of the year at Brush Creek comes with high temperatures in the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime highs are typically in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Brush Creek. Brush Creek, Covered Bridge to Wills Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Brush Creek.   Whitewater Near Brush Creek: Brush Creek, Somerset County, 1 miles away       Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Covered Bridge to Wills Creek) Wills Creek, -blank- County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 3.5 miles long (Fairhope to Hyndman) Wills Creek, Somerset County, 4 miles away       Class II-IV - 18.7 miles long (Glencoe to Ellerslie) Wills Creek, Allegany County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 6.1 miles long (Ellerslie to North Branch Potomac) Jennings Run, Allegany County, 8 miles away       Class III+ - 3.5 miles long (Barrelville to Wills Creek) Evitts Creek, Bedford (PA) and Allegany (MD) County, 11 miles away       Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (Lake Gordon Dam to Maryland Route 51) Stonycreek River, Somerset County, 12 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.97 miles long (Shanksville to Mostoller) Dark Shade Creek, Somerset County, 13 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Rockingham to Clear Shade) Piney Creek, Somerset County, 14 miles away       Class III - 3.5 miles long (Little Piney Creek to Boynton) Shade Creek, Somerset County, 16 miles away       Class III-IV - 9.6 miles long (Confluence of Dark and Clear Shade to Stony Creek)   Ski Areas Near Brush Creek: The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Wisp, Maryland , 41 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 55 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 59 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 72 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 77 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs   Hotels Near Brush Creek: Hampton Inn Bedford, Bedford , 11 miles away Ramada Cumberland Downtown, Cumberland , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites CUMBERLAND - LA VALE, La Vale , 11 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland, Cumberland , 12 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites LaVale - Cumberland, La Vale , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Brush Creek: Reserve World, Cumberland, 12 miles away Pine Oaks Campground, Friedens, 13 miles away C and O Canal NHP - Evitts Creek, Wiley Ford, 14 miles away   Trails Near Brush Creek: Old Mail Trail, Bedford , 9 miles away Evitts Mountain Trail, Bedford , 16 miles away Fair View Trail, Bedford , 16 miles away Wigfield Trail, Bedford , 17 miles away Dickens Trail, Bedford , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Brush Creek: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 68 miles away Blue Knob State Park, Pennsylvania , 28 miles away   Golf Courses Near Brush Creek: Northwinds Golf Course, Central City , 10 miles away Cumberland Country Club, Cumberland , 12 miles away Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort, Flintstone , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Brush Creek Indian Lake, Somerset , 10 miles away Lake Gordon, Bedford , 11 miles away Lake Habeeb, Allegany , 13 miles away