THE MOST POPULAR/RECOMMENDED TOURS BY OUR CUSTOMERS
The Most Popular Areas to Kayak:
-The Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River.
-The Little Juniata River.
-Lake Raystown from Corbin's Island to the Point
TOUR 1: The Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River
The Frankstown Branch Juniata River is a 46.0-mile-long tributary of the Little Juniata River in Blair and Huntingdon Counties. The tour begins at Mt. Etna Furnance and ends at the Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania. The tour runs along the Lower Trail of the Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania. This tour is great for new paddlers or kayakers with limited padding experience. The river features easy paddling water with only a few areas of fast water. The river is a favorite of anglers who cast for the abundant trout, bass, pike, panfish, catfish and crappie that populate its waters. During the trip many kayakers have reported viewing several forms of wildlife including white tailed deer, herring, and bald eagles.
Distance: 6 Miles
Approx. Time: 3-4 hours
Difficulty: Easy
TOUR 2: The Little Juniata River
The Little Juniata River, often referred to as the "Little J" is a 32 mile tributary of the Juniata River. It forms at Altoona by the confluence of several short streams. It flows northeast in the Logan Valley at the foot of Brush Mountain. During the early 1900’s the river was used to float freight downriver. Shipments were placed on board in Birmingham, just east of Tyrone to await water high enough to clear the rocky stream bed. Our tour starts in Spruce Creek and ends along route 305 below the Juniata Valley School District. The Little Juniata is listed as a commercially "Navigable" water. The Little J is an excellent spot for fishing; it holds a Class A population of wild brown trout and requires no stocking. Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter often fishes the waters of Spruce Creek. This tour also provides an abundance of wildlife for viewing. This tour is recommended for experienced paddlers. There are many rapids and fast moving waters.
Distance: 7 Miles
Approx. Time: 4-5 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate
TOUR 3: Raystown Branch of the Juniata
This trip is great for beginners. The tour starts at Corbin’s Island at Lake Raystown. Located along the shady banks approximately 1/2 mile below the Raystown Dam, Nearby access to the cool, flowing waters of the Raystown Branch makes this shelter a great place to picnic, fish and float the river all in one day. The water in this river is released from the dam and provides a steady current. Raystown maintains a minimum lake outflow which means the Raystown Branch remains floatable throughout the summer. This is a great tour to relax and enjoy a nice day on the river with minimal paddling. The tour ends at the Point Access. Corbin’s Island and The Point have access docks for easy entrance and exit from the river.
Distance: 4.5 Miles
Approx. Time: 2-3 Hours
Difficulty: Easy
***Variations of these trips are also an option. You can choose to make the trip longer by putting your boat in the river further up stream.
***Times are an approximate and are based on slow paddling speed. Variations to the time listed include paddling speed, water level, and how many times you stop.
*** Easy= minimal effort required to navigate river
Moderate= Prior Paddling Experience Recommended
The Most Popular Areas to Kayak:
-The Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River.
-The Little Juniata River.
-Lake Raystown from Corbin's Island to the Point
TOUR 1: The Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River
The Frankstown Branch Juniata River is a 46.0-mile-long tributary of the Little Juniata River in Blair and Huntingdon Counties. The tour begins at Mt. Etna Furnance and ends at the Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania. The tour runs along the Lower Trail of the Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania. This tour is great for new paddlers or kayakers with limited padding experience. The river features easy paddling water with only a few areas of fast water. The river is a favorite of anglers who cast for the abundant trout, bass, pike, panfish, catfish and crappie that populate its waters. During the trip many kayakers have reported viewing several forms of wildlife including white tailed deer, herring, and bald eagles.
Distance: 6 Miles
Approx. Time: 3-4 hours
Difficulty: Easy
TOUR 2: The Little Juniata River
The Little Juniata River, often referred to as the "Little J" is a 32 mile tributary of the Juniata River. It forms at Altoona by the confluence of several short streams. It flows northeast in the Logan Valley at the foot of Brush Mountain. During the early 1900’s the river was used to float freight downriver. Shipments were placed on board in Birmingham, just east of Tyrone to await water high enough to clear the rocky stream bed. Our tour starts in Spruce Creek and ends along route 305 below the Juniata Valley School District. The Little Juniata is listed as a commercially "Navigable" water. The Little J is an excellent spot for fishing; it holds a Class A population of wild brown trout and requires no stocking. Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter often fishes the waters of Spruce Creek. This tour also provides an abundance of wildlife for viewing. This tour is recommended for experienced paddlers. There are many rapids and fast moving waters.
Distance: 7 Miles
Approx. Time: 4-5 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate
TOUR 3: Raystown Branch of the Juniata
This trip is great for beginners. The tour starts at Corbin’s Island at Lake Raystown. Located along the shady banks approximately 1/2 mile below the Raystown Dam, Nearby access to the cool, flowing waters of the Raystown Branch makes this shelter a great place to picnic, fish and float the river all in one day. The water in this river is released from the dam and provides a steady current. Raystown maintains a minimum lake outflow which means the Raystown Branch remains floatable throughout the summer. This is a great tour to relax and enjoy a nice day on the river with minimal paddling. The tour ends at the Point Access. Corbin’s Island and The Point have access docks for easy entrance and exit from the river.
Distance: 4.5 Miles
Approx. Time: 2-3 Hours
Difficulty: Easy
***Variations of these trips are also an option. You can choose to make the trip longer by putting your boat in the river further up stream.
***Times are an approximate and are based on slow paddling speed. Variations to the time listed include paddling speed, water level, and how many times you stop.
*** Easy= minimal effort required to navigate river
Moderate= Prior Paddling Experience Recommended