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Short Take-Out - Pennsylvania fish and boat commission access

Laurel Hill Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: Lower Turkeyfoot Township, PA
County: Somerset
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 39.85879100, -79.32061000
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Laurel Hill Creek at Ursina, PA Same River 2.7 mi away
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Youghiogheny River at Youghiogheny River Dam, PA 4.4 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II(III) Take-out Laurel Hill Creek - 2. Whipkey Dam to Humbert Covered Bridge Nr. Ursina
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Current Conditions
-- • 500.00-2500.00 cfs
Laurel Hill Creek at Ursina, PA
Whitewater Runs on Laurel Hill Creek
2 runs
Difficulty 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
II(III) Take-out at this location 2. Whipkey Dam to Humbert Covered Bridge Nr. Ursina
9.9 mi
I-II Upstream from here (5.1 mi from take-out) 1. Laurel Hill State Park to Whipkey Dam
8.5 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Short Take-Out is a Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission access point located on Laurel Hill Creek in Lower Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County. This site serves as a take-out spot for whitewater paddlers completing runs on Laurel Hill Creek, a medium-sized stream with significant gradient and current. The creek drops 890 feet over its 37.79-mile length, creating an average gradient of 23.6 feet per mile, which indicates continuous whitewater characteristics suitable for paddlers seeking moving water experiences.

Laurel Hill Creek's hydrology shows an average flow of 283 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 1.66 feet per second, meaning water conditions can vary significantly based on recent rainfall and season. As a headwater stream relatively close to the source, the creek maintains higher gradients and faster flows than lower-elevation segments. Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for active current and whitewater conditions typical of Pennsylvania's high-gradient mountain streams. The Somerset County location places this access point in the Laurel Highlands region, known for recreational paddling opportunities.