Pennsylvania whitewater, Quemahoning Creek Somerset county, SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     3.62 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Somerset, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile.     The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam section of Quemahoning Creek in Somerset County is 3.62 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots   for that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: The skiing at The Springs at Laurel Mountain is wonderful, and going for a hike along the Spruce Run Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. If you're dropping by Quemahoning Creek from Boswell, you won't be the only one, and hiking along the East End Trail is delightful fun. A river like this is too good to miss. A common amount of precipitation falls here at Quemahoning Creek. The wettest month of the year is frequently July, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture. Quemahoning Creek, SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam 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 Quemahoning Creek.   Whitewater Near Quemahoning Creek: Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County, 1 miles away       Class III - 3.4 miles long (Boswell to Reservoir) Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County, 2 miles away       Class III - 3.62 miles long (SR 160 to Quemahoning Dam) Stonycreek River, Somerset County, 7 miles away       Class II+(III) - 1.7 miles long (Hollsopple to Foustwell) Stonycreek River, Somerset County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Foustwell to Carpenters Park) Stonycreek River, Somerset County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.97 miles long (Shanksville to Mostoller) Conemaugh River, Cambria/ Westmoreland County, 11 miles away       Class I-II - 25.9 miles long (Johnstown to Torrance) Hinckston Run, Cambria County, 11 miles away       Class V+ - 0.1 miles long (Hinckston Falls Area) Paint Creek, Somerset County, 12 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (SR 56 to Stonycreek River) Tubmill Creek, Westmoreland County, 12 miles away       Class I-III - 5.6 miles long (Route 711 to Bolivar) Roaring Fork, Somerset County, 13 miles away       Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Rt 160 Bridge to confluence with Shade Creek)   Ski Areas Near Quemahoning Creek: The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 10 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 18 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 21 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs Wisp, Maryland , 40 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 65 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 73 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 93 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs   Hotels Near Quemahoning Creek: Super 8 Somerset, Somerset , 9 miles away Days Inn Somerset, Somerset , 9 miles away Hampton Inn Somerset, Somerset , 9 miles away Quality Inn & Conference Center, Somerset , 9 miles away Budget Host Inn Somerset, Somerset , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Quemahoning Creek: Quemahoning Family Recreation Area, Jerome, 4 miles away Woodland Campsites, Somerset, 8 miles away Pine Oaks Campground, Friedens, 9 miles away   Trails Near Quemahoning Creek: East End Trail, Somerset , 8 miles away Spruce Run Trail, Somerset , 9 miles away Laurel Highlands Trail, Westmoreland , 12 miles away Wolf Rocks Trail, Westmoreland , 12 miles away Roger Mountain Trail, Indiana , 13 miles away   Public Lands Near Quemahoning Creek: Blue Knob State Park, Pennsylvania , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Quemahoning Creek: Oakbrook Golf Course, Stoystown , 2 miles away North Fork Golf Club, Johnstown , 6 miles away Sliding Rock Golf Course, Boswell , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Quemahoning Creek Quemahoning Reservoir, Somerset , 5 miles away Indian Lake, Somerset , 12 miles away