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Pennsylvania whitewater, Cherry Run
Clarion
county,
Lower Cherry Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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The starting location is a reasonable drive from Oil City, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Clarion County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great |
reasons to come. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding.
| This is a very short section so no need to bring snacks. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Lower Cherry Run section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.
Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Cherry Run you will meet lots of people from close by Callensburg. Throughout the summertime here at Cherry Run, high temperatures regularly reach the 80's. Summer overnight | |
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lows fall down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's while Cherry Run nighttime low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 10's. Cherry Run sees pretty high levels of rain. Most of the rain falls during July, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
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Cherry Run, Lower Cherry Run road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Cherry Run. |
| Whitewater Near Cherry Run:
Cherry Run, Clarion County, 0 miles away Class -blank- - 1 miles long (Lower Cherry Run) |
Canoe Creek, Clarion County, 5 miles away Class -blank- - 2.5 miles long (I-80 bridge to Clarion River) |
Deer Creek, Clarion County, 9 miles away Class I-II(III) - 3.5 miles long (Shippenville to Clarion River) |
East Sandy Creek, Venango County, 12 miles away Class II+(III) - 7 miles long (Van to Allegheny River) |
Cowanshannock Creek, Armstrong County, 21 miles away Class IV - 11 miles long (Greendale to Route 66) |
Mahoning Creek, Armstrong County, 22 miles away Class I-II - 12.5 miles long (McCrea Furnace to Route 66) |
Scrubgrass Creek, Venango County, 22 miles away Class -blank- - 5.25 miles long (Route 308 to Allegheny River) |
South Sandy Creek, Vernango County, 28 miles away Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (State Game Lands # 39 to Pecan) |
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| Ski Areas Near Cherry Run:
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 36 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Peek N Peak, New York
, 51 miles away, 400 foot drop, 10 lifts, 27 runs |
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 57 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs |
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 59 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 60 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
Cockaigne, New York
, 66 miles away, 430 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs |
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 82 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs |
Wisp, Maryland
, 83 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Holimont, New York
, 85 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 50 runs |
Holiday Valley, New York
, 86 miles away, 750 foot drop, 12 lifts, 52 runs |
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| Marinas Near Cherry Run:
Nautical Mile Marina, Templeton
, 13 miles away |
Kittanning Marina, Kittanning
, 15 miles away |
Rosston Eddy Marina, Ford City
, 19 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Cherry Run:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites CLARION, Clarion
, 12 miles away |
Hampton Inn Clarion, Clarion
, 12 miles away |
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Clarion, Clarion
, 12 miles away |
Monroe Heights Clarion, Clarion
, 13 miles away |
Econo Lodge Clarion, Clarion
, 13 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Cherry Run:
Oil Creek State Park, Pennsylvania
, 23 miles away |
Cook Forest State Park, Pennsylvania
, 28 miles away |
Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania
, 34 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Cherry Run:
Foxburg Country Club, Foxburg
, 6 miles away |
Stoney Meadow Golf Course, Emlenton
, 8 miles away |
Hi Level Golf Course, Kossuth
, 9 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Cherry Run
Allegheny River Pool Nine, Armstrong
, 9 miles away |
Kahle Lake, Venango
, 9 miles away |
Allegheny River Pool Eight, Armstrong
, 13 miles away |
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