Access Site
PA
River Access - Alum Run Access Point
City: Richland Township, PA
County: Clarion
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 41.15378400, -79.63118100
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II
Clarion River - 3. Piney Reservoir Dam to Foxview Rd at Alleghany River trail [mouth at Alleghany River]
Current Conditions
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Clarion River near Piney, PA
Whitewater Runs on Clarion River
2 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
This location is on this run
3. Piney Reservoir Dam to Foxview Rd at Alleghany River trail [mouth at Alleghany River]
26.0 mi
I(II)
Upstream from here (31.5 mi from take-out)
2. Portland Mills, PA to Cooksburg, PA
34.0 mi
6 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Alum Run Access Point provides entry to the Clarion River, a large flowing river system in northwestern Pennsylvania. This is a whitewater access point in Richland Township, Clarion County, making it suitable for paddlers seeking current-driven river experiences. The Clarion River at this location features a moderate gradient of 5.6 feet per mile with an average flow of 2,233 cubic feet per second and velocity of 4.45 feet per second, indicating consistent moving water typical of a stream order 6 river.
Paddlers using this access should be prepared for active current and flowing water conditions. The river's substantial drainage area of 1,249 square miles and elevation drop of 576 feet across its 102-mile length create the dynamic whitewater characteristics that define this section. Water conditions can vary seasonally and with recent precipitation, so checking current flow rates and conditions is recommended before launching.
This access point serves kayakers and canoeists looking to run whitewater sections of the Clarion River. The location's designation as a whitewater access suggests it is established infrastructure for paddlers, though specific amenities and facilities details are not provided in the available data.
Paddlers using this access should be prepared for active current and flowing water conditions. The river's substantial drainage area of 1,249 square miles and elevation drop of 576 feet across its 102-mile length create the dynamic whitewater characteristics that define this section. Water conditions can vary seasonally and with recent precipitation, so checking current flow rates and conditions is recommended before launching.
This access point serves kayakers and canoeists looking to run whitewater sections of the Clarion River. The location's designation as a whitewater access suggests it is established infrastructure for paddlers, though specific amenities and facilities details are not provided in the available data.