Put In - Packsaddle Road Covered Bridge (T407)

Packsaddle Road Covered Bridge is a whitewater put-in on Brush Creek, a medium-sized stream in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. This is a headwater stream located near the source, characterized by significant gradient and active flow. The site sits at approximately 2,800 feet elevation with a substantial 20.8 feet per mile average gradient, indicating consistent whitewater features throughout this section of the creek.

Brush Creek drains a 27 square mile area and maintains an average flow of 2.92 cubic feet per second with velocities around 0.96 feet per second. The creek's stream order of 4 indicates moderate size and complexity. Paddlers should expect moderately fast current conditions typical of headwater whitewater streams in the Appalachian region. Water levels and difficulty can vary significantly with seasonal precipitation and recent weather patterns.

This put-in location provides access to upper Brush Creek's whitewater sections. Paddlers should scout conditions before launching and be prepared for the technical nature of headwater creek paddling. The substantial elevation drop of 336 feet over the creek's 16.12 mile length means continuous gradient throughout potential paddling sections.