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Colley Township Put-In on Loyalsock Creek is a whitewater access point situated in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. Loyalsock Creek is a significant watershed stream with a drainage area of 495 square miles and an average flow of approximately 911 cubic feet per second. The creek features a substantial overall gradient of 25.2 feet per mile, indicating consistent moving water throughout its course.
This put-in location provides access to a stream with strong current characteristics suitable for paddlers seeking whitewater experience. The creek's average velocity of 2.33 feet per second combined with its significant elevation drop of 1,627 feet over 64.54 miles creates dynamic water conditions. Paddlers should be prepared for moving water and maintain awareness of current speed variations typical of a stream order 6 waterway.
The Loyalsock Creek system represents a well-established paddling destination in northeastern Pennsylvania with substantial water volume and consistent gradient. Boaters using this put-in should have appropriate skill levels for moving water paddling and understand the creek's flow characteristics which can vary seasonally based on rainfall and runoff patterns.