Access Site
PA
Take Out - confluence with the West Branch.
City: Washington Township, PA
County: Franklin
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 39.72427300, -77.60483200
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Antietam Creek near Waynesboro, PA
0.6 mi away
Big Hunting Creek near Thurmont, MD
10.3 mi away
Conococheague Creek at Fairview, MD
11.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-IV
Take-out
Antietam Creek, E. Branch - Old Forge to confluence with W. Branch
Current Conditions
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• 600.00-4000.00 cfs
Antietam Creek near Waynesboro, PA
About This Access Site
This take-out site is located on the East Branch of Antietam Creek at its confluence with the West Branch in Washington Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The site serves as an exit point for paddlers completing whitewater runs on the East Branch. Given its designation as a take-out specifically at a confluence, this location provides access to a significant water junction where two major branches of Antietam Creek meet.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for whitewater conditions typical of the East Branch, which is known for its moderate to technical rapids and fast-moving water. The confluence area itself can present dynamic water conditions as the two branches merge. Access and parking details at this specific location are not documented in the provided information, so paddlers should contact local authorities or paddling clubs for current conditions and any fees or restrictions that may apply.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for whitewater conditions typical of the East Branch, which is known for its moderate to technical rapids and fast-moving water. The confluence area itself can present dynamic water conditions as the two branches merge. Access and parking details at this specific location are not documented in the provided information, so paddlers should contact local authorities or paddling clubs for current conditions and any fees or restrictions that may apply.