Pennsylvania whitewater, Licking Creek Fulton county, Knobsville to US Route 30 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     8 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Huntingdon, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Licking Creek is 8 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. The natural     beauty of Fulton County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly   about the general area: Licking Creek is in a perfect location in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains, and you can have a delightful hiking adventure along the Peffer Trail. At Licking Creek you always meet someone from Mc Connellsburg, and going for a hike along the King Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region. This river is so wonderful. A common amount of precipitation falls here at Licking Creek. June is the month that gets the most rain, and January is when it's the driest. All through the summer, highs frequently are in the 80's at Licking Creek. Licking Creek, Knobsville to US Route 30 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 Licking Creek.   Whitewater Near Licking Creek: Licking Creek, Fulton County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 8 miles long (Knobsville to US Route 30) Big Cove Creek, Fulton County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 12 miles long (T379 to Licking Creek) Sideling Hill Creek, Fulton / Huntingdon County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 20 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 915 to LR31009) Great Trough Creek, Huntingdon County, 17 miles away       Class I-III - 6.3 miles long (T370 to Trough Creek State Park) Sleepy Creek, Morgan County, 20 miles away       Class I-II - 7.7 miles long (CR 9 to Potomac confluence) Back Creek, Berkeley County, 24 miles away       Class II(III) - 8 miles long (West Virginia 9 to McCoy's Ferry) Yellow Creek, Bedford County, 26 miles away       Class I-III - 10.4 miles long (Loysburg to Raystown Branch Juniata River) Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch, Berkeley/ Morgan County, 27 miles away       Class II-V - 9.9 miles long (Sleepy Creek Dam to CR9) Sleepy Creek, Morgan County, 27 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 12.3 miles long (CR 13 to CR 9) Sideling Hill Creek, Allegany / Washington County, 27 miles away       Class I-II - 27 miles long (Sr 2011 to Potomac river)   Ski Areas Near Licking Creek: Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 41 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 44 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 46 miles away, 620 foot drop, 8 lifts, 16 runs Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 75 miles away, 600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 15 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 81 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 86 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 89 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 95 miles away, 515 foot drop, 4 lifts, 13 runs Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 95 miles away, 650 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs   Hotels Near Licking Creek: Quality Inn Breeze Manor, Breezewood , 15 miles away Econo Lodge Breezewood, Breezewood , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express BREEZEWOOD, Breezewood , 15 miles away Best Western Plaza Inn, Breezewood , 16 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites Clear Spring, Clear Spring , 19 miles away   Campgrounds Near Licking Creek: Cowans Gap State Park - Camp Area A, Fort Loudon, 6 miles away Cowans Gap State Park - Camp Area B, Fort Loudon, 6 miles away Breezewood Campgrounds, Breezewood, 8 miles away   Trails Near Licking Creek: Peffer Trail, Fulton , 4 miles away King Trail, Fulton , 5 miles away Creek Crossing Trail, Fulton , 5 miles away Lockard Trail, Fulton , 5 miles away Richmond Trail, Fulton , 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Licking Creek: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 38 miles away Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 38 miles away Cacapon State Park, West Virginia , 32 miles away Greenbrier State Park, West Virginia , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Licking Creek: Whitetail Golf Resort, Mercersburg , 14 miles away Greencastle Greens Golf Club, Greencastle , 20 miles away