Put In

Blacklick Creek at the Brush Valley Township put-in offers access to a substantial stream system with significant gradient and flow. The creek is classified as a large river with a stream order of 6, featuring an average drop of 14.2 feet per mile and consistent flow averaging 748.81 cubic feet per second. This put-in location sits within the upper reaches of the creek system, with significant elevation remaining before the water reaches the mouth 2055 miles downstream.

The site provides access to water conditions characterized by moderate current and velocity averaging 1.98 feet per second. With the creek's considerable gradient and average flow rates, paddlers should expect active water conditions typical of Pennsylvania's ridge-and-valley whitewater streams. The drainage area of 418 square miles ensures reliable water volume for paddling throughout much of the year, though seasonal variations in flow are common in this region.