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Access Site PA

Put In - Fairhope

Wills Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: Fairhope Township, PA
County: Somerset
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 39.84298600, -78.79678300
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
III-IV(V) Put-in Wills Creek - 1. Fairhope to Hyndman
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Wills Creek
2 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Put In - Fairhope is a whitewater access point on Wills Creek in Fairhope Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Wills Creek is a large river system spanning 80.37 miles with a drainage area of 845 square miles. The creek maintains an average flow of 1,024 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 2.39 feet per second, making it suitable for various paddling activities. The stream has a gentle average gradient of 1 foot per mile, though paddlers should be aware that conditions can vary significantly depending on recent rainfall and seasonal water levels.

This access point is positioned in the upper portion of Wills Creek's 1,958-mile distance to the river mouth, with elevation in this area around 218 to 242 meters. Boaters using this put-in should be prepared for moderate current conditions typical of a Stream Order 7 waterway. The site serves as an entry point for kayakers, canoeists, and other paddlers looking to access Wills Creek for recreational use.