Put In

Yellow Creek is a medium-sized river in South Woodbury Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, with a total length of 46.50 miles and a drainage area of 354 square miles. This put-in access point on Yellow Creek provides entry to a waterway with an average flow of 621.78 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 1.71 feet per second, making it suitable for various paddling activities. The stream has a moderate gradient of approximately 5 feet per mile with a total elevation drop of 232 feet across its length, indicating consistent whitewater characteristics that paddlers should be prepared to navigate.

As a whitewater put-in location, this access point serves boaters looking to paddle a flowing stream with moderate current conditions. The water velocity and gradient suggest that paddlers should have some experience with moving water, though the conditions are not extreme. The creek's position in a rural township setting in Bedford County suggests a relatively undeveloped waterway environment. Paddlers should be aware of the river's classification as a Stream Order 5 waterway, which indicates it is a substantial medium river with reliable flow for paddling activities.