Put-in - Indian Head Church of God River Access

Indian Head Church of God River Access is a put-in site on Indian Creek in Saltlick Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. This is a whitewater-focused access point located in the upper reaches of Indian Creek, a medium-sized stream with significant gradient and flow characteristics suitable for paddling. The site is positioned near the headwaters of the watershed, approximately 3425 miles from the river mouth, making it ideal for boaters seeking upper creek paddling opportunities.

Indian Creek features an average gradient of 58.9 feet per mile with a total elevation drop of 1605 feet across its 27.25-mile length. With an average flow of 5.41 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.24 feet per second, this stream presents moderate current conditions typical of Pennsylvania's mountainous regions. The drainage area of 63 square miles supports the creek's classification as a stream order 4 water body. Boaters should expect conditions consistent with a headwater stream with notable gradient, which may include faster current, potential obstacles, and variable water conditions depending on recent rainfall and seasonal runoff.