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Access Site PA

Ansonia

Pine Creek

Source: pennsylvania_state_university Updated 1 year ago

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City: Wellsboro, PA
County: Tioga County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.74525073, -77.42811452
5566 US-6, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Pine Creek at Cedar Run, PA Same River 15.5 mi away
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Little Pine Creek bl Reservoir near Waterville, PA Same River 27.3 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Pine Creek
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
I-II 194 mi away Allison Park to Etna
14.8 mi 20 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Ansonia is a popular put-in location at the head of Pine Creek Canyon near Wellsboro, offering adequate parking and easy access to Pine Creek. This is one of the most frequently used launch points on Pine Creek, with many paddlers beginning their journey here for the scenic 17-mile float through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon to the Blackwell take-out (approximately 6 hours of paddling).

Pine Creek is a medium-sized river with a moderate-to-steep gradient of 18.3 ft/mile, characterized by consistent flow and fast-moving water. Average flows around 6.8 cubic feet per second support canoes, kayaks, and small rafts. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, with higher and faster conditions typical during spring snowmelt; paddlers should check current conditions before launching, as water levels significantly affect trip duration and difficulty. The canyon setting and remote location make this an excellent destination for paddlers seeking scenic, relatively isolated paddling in a region known for exceptionally dark night skies.
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