Pennsylvania whitewater, Stonycreek River Somerset county, Foustwell to Carpenters Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     4.6 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Somerset, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. This section is long enough to enjoy a     good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wonderful Somerset County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Foustwell to Carpenters Park section of Stonycreek River in Pennsylvania is 4.6 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river   system, there are others too. Briefly about the general area: Hiking along the Lost Turkey Trail is wonderful fun, and if you're here you will meet lots of folks from close by Hollsopple. Have a nice hiking adventure along the John P Saylor Trail. Stonycreek River gets a typical amount of annual rain. Most of the rain falls all through July while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For the period of the summertime months, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Stonycreek River. Summer night lows fall down to the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are generally in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Stonycreek River throughout the wintertime usually fall into the 10's. Stonycreek River, Foustwell to Carpenters Park 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 Stonycreek River.   Whitewater Near Stonycreek River: Stonycreek River, Somerset County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Foustwell to Carpenters Park) Stonycreek River, Somerset County, 3 miles away       Class II+(III) - 1.7 miles long (Hollsopple to Foustwell) Paint Creek, Somerset County, 3 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (SR 56 to Stonycreek River) Roaring Fork, Somerset County, 5 miles away       Class IV - 1.5 miles long (Rt 160 Bridge to confluence with Shade Creek) Hinckston Run, Cambria County, 5 miles away       Class V+ - 0.1 miles long (Hinckston Falls Area) Conemaugh River, Cambria/ Westmoreland County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 25.9 miles long (Johnstown to Torrance) Shade Creek, Somerset County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 9.6 miles long (Confluence of Dark and Clear Shade to Stony Creek) Dark Shade Creek, Somerset County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Rockingham to Clear Shade) Quemahoning Creek, Somerset County, 10 miles away       Class III - 3.4 miles long (Boswell to Reservoir) Little Conemaugh River, Cambria County, 10 miles away       Class II - 10.2 miles long (South Fork to Johnstown)   Ski Areas Near Stonycreek River: The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 19 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 27 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Wisp, Maryland , 48 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 72 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 74 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 75 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs   Hotels Near Stonycreek River: Holiday Inn Express & Suites JOHNSTOWN, Johnstown , 3 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Johnstown, Johnstown , 4 miles away Sleep Inn Johnstown, Johnstown , 4 miles away Econo Lodge Johnstown, Johnstown , 5 miles away Holiday Inn JOHNSTOWN-DOWNTOWN, Johnstown , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Stonycreek River: Quemahoning Family Recreation Area, Jerome, 5 miles away Pine Oaks Campground, Friedens, 11 miles away Woodland Park, Ebensburg, 14 miles away   Trails Near Stonycreek River: Lost Turkey Trail, Somerset , 9 miles away John P Saylor Trail, Somerset , 10 miles away Wolf Rocks Trail, Somerset , 10 miles away Old '56' Trail, Somerset , 10 miles away Roger Mountain Trail, Indiana , 11 miles away   Public Lands Near Stonycreek River: Blue Knob State Park, Pennsylvania , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Stonycreek River: Richland Greens Golf Center, Johnstown , 3 miles away North Fork Golf Club, Johnstown , 7 miles away Windber Country Club, Salix , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Stonycreek River Quemahoning Reservoir, Somerset , 4 miles away Indian Lake, Somerset , 11 miles away