Pennsylvania whitewater, Conemaugh River Cambria Westmoreland county, Johnstown to Torrance section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     25.9 miles   Are you traveling to Johnstown/Somerset region to do some whitewater kayaking.  As a member of the Benscreek Canoe and Kayak club and a native to this area, if you need to know where some of the best rapids can be found and or places for lodging that is kayak freindly, send me an email:  dcberk@yahoo.com Says Dave Berkebile I live on the Conemaugh and have been canoeing and kayaking here for about 4 years now.  It is mostly a calm     river but there are a few portions that can test you. The river is pretty much manageable at any time of year but take caution after rains because it can turn into a raging torrent in just a little while.  Also if you are into fishing their are many good spot all along the river. Bass, trout, carp, perch, Muskie and even pike can all be caught if you talk to any of the locals they will probably lead you in the right direction.  A final note, if you are looking for a place to launch/pull out don't be afraid to talk to a local land owner and ask for permission. Most will say yes or else help you find a good place to go. Says Keith, New Florence The starting   location is a short drive from Indiana, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of Pennsylvania and the water flowing gracefully down Conemaugh River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. 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. Conemaugh River, Johnstown to Torrance 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 Conemaugh River.   Whitewater Near Conemaugh River: Tubmill Creek, Westmoreland County, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 5.6 miles long (Route 711 to Bolivar) Blacklick Creek, Indiana County, 6 miles away       Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Route 56 to Josephine) Conemaugh River, Cambria/ Westmoreland County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 25.9 miles long (Johnstown to Torrance) Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County, 11 miles away       Class III - 3.62 miles long (SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam) Hinckston Run, Cambria County, 11 miles away       Class V+ - 0.1 miles long (Hinckston Falls Area) Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County, 11 miles away       Class III - 3.4 miles long (Boswell to Reservoir) Stonycreek River, Somerset County, 13 miles away       Class II+(III) - 1.7 miles long (Hollsopple to Foustwell) Stonycreek River, Somerset County, 14 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Foustwell to Carpenters Park) Paint Creek, Somerset County, 16 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (SR 56 to Stonycreek River) Loyalhanna Creek, Westmoreland County, 16 miles away       Class I-II - 16.4 miles long (Rector to Latrobe)   Ski Areas Near Conemaugh River: The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 13 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 21 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 25 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Wisp, Maryland , 48 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 74 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 76 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 85 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 93 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs   Hotels Near Conemaugh River: Days Inn Blairsville, Blairsville , 10 miles away Holiday Inn JOHNSTOWN-DOWNTOWN, Johnstown , 10 miles away Econo Lodge Johnstown, Johnstown , 11 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites Blairsville, Blairsville , 11 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Indiana, Indiana , 13 miles away   Campgrounds Near Conemaugh River: Mirror Lake Resort, New Florence, 1 miles away L and M Campgrounds, Penn Run, 10 miles away Yellow Creek Campground, Penn Run, 12 miles away   Trails Near Conemaugh River: Laurel Highlands Trail, Westmoreland , 6 miles away Clark Run Trail, Indiana , 6 miles away Roger Mountain Trail, Indiana , 7 miles away East End Trail, Somerset , 13 miles away Spruce Run Trail, Somerset , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Conemaugh River: Blue Knob State Park, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Conemaugh River: North Fork Golf Club, Johnstown , 8 miles away Pleasant Valley Golf Course, Vintondale , 9 miles away Sliding Rock Golf Course, Boswell , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Conemaugh River Quemahoning Reservoir, Somerset , 13 miles away