Pennsylvania whitewater, Laurel Hill Creek Somerset county, Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     16.2 miles   This stretch of Laurel Hill Creek in Somerset County is 16.2 miles long and has been rated as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Somerset it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking     here in Pennsylvania are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. The nature scenery of Somerset County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or   kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Great Gorge Trail is always a pleasant adventure; a day on the slopes of Seven Springs is just what you need. There are fine sites to explore along the Wolf Rocks Trail; you'll meet a lot of people from Markleton here. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Laurel Hill Creek is a wet place that gets a large amount of rainfall. Of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain while February is usually the driest month. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Laurel Hill Creek with nighttime lows in the 50's. Laurel Hill Creek, Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina 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 Laurel Hill Creek.   Whitewater Near Laurel Hill Creek: Drake Run, Somerset County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Draketown to Youghiogheny River) Casselman River, Garrett (MD) Somerset (PA) County, 5 miles away       Class II-III - 6.2 miles long (Markleton to Harnedsville) Whites Creek, Somerset County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Listonburg to Casselman River) Laurel Hill Creek, Somerset County, 6 miles away       Class II+ - 16.2 miles long (Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina) Youghiogheny River, Fayette County, 6 miles away       Class II - 10.4 miles long (Confluence to Ohiopyle) Whitewater Outfitter - Riversports, Somerset County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Mill Run, Garrett County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake) Indian Creek, Fayette County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (Route 381 to Camp Carmel) Bear Creek, Garrett County, 13 miles away       Class IV - 7 miles long (US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville) Whitewater Outfitter - Wilderness Voyageurs - Outfitters, Fayette County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Laurel Hill Creek: Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 6 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 9 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 17 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Wisp, Maryland , 19 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 43 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 46 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 48 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 68 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 88 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs   Marinas Near Laurel Hill Creek: Yough Lake Marina, Addison , 10 miles away Deep Creek Marina, Mc Henry , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Laurel Hill Creek: Log Cabin Lodge And Suites, Jones Mills , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites DONEGAL, Donegal , 12 miles away Days Inn Donegal, Donegal , 12 miles away Hampton Inn Somerset, Somerset , 16 miles away Econo Lodge Somerset, Somerset , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Laurel Hill Creek: Scottyland Camping Resort and RV, Rockwood, 4 miles away Lost Mountain Campground, Rockwood, 6 miles away Laurel Hill State Park, Champion, 6 miles away   Trails Near Laurel Hill Creek: Great Gorge Trail, Fayette , 14 miles away Wolf Rocks Trail, Westmoreland , 14 miles away Darr Trail, Westmoreland , 15 miles away Brant Trail, Westmoreland , 15 miles away Spruce Run Trail, Somerset , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Laurel Hill Creek: King's Mountain Golf Course, Rockwood , 3 miles away Middlecreek Golf Course, Rockwood , 6 miles away Donegal Highlands Golf Course, Donegal , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Laurel Hill Creek Cranberry Glade Lake, Somerset , 5 miles away Lake Louise, Garrett , 13 miles away Lake Heritage, Adams , 17 miles away