Access Site
PA
Take Out - Cooksburg
City: Farmington Township, PA
County: Clarion
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 41.32963000, -79.20960000
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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)
Take-out
Clarion River - 2. Portland Mills, PA to Cooksburg, PA
6 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 300.00-10000.00 cfs
Clarion River at Cooksburg, 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
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I(II)
Take-out at this location
2. Portland Mills, PA to Cooksburg, PA
34.0 mi
6 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (18.4 mi to put-in)
3. Piney Reservoir Dam to Foxview Rd at Alleghany River trail [mouth at Alleghany River]
26.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Take Out at Cooksburg provides access to the Clarion River, a large flowing waterway in northwestern Pennsylvania. This take-out point is located in Farmington Township, Clarion County, and serves boaters finishing trips on the Clarion River. The Clarion River is a substantial stream order 6 river with a significant flow averaging over 2,200 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for various paddling activities. With an average gradient of 5.6 feet per mile and notable velocity, the river offers moving water conditions that require appropriate skill and experience.
The Clarion River drains 1,249 square miles across a 102-mile stretch with considerable elevation change of 576 feet total. Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for active current conditions and plan accordingly. The site's location in rural Clarion County provides access to a scenic stretch of river, though boaters should verify current water levels and conditions before launching or taking out, as flow rates can vary seasonally.
The Clarion River drains 1,249 square miles across a 102-mile stretch with considerable elevation change of 576 feet total. Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for active current conditions and plan accordingly. The site's location in rural Clarion County provides access to a scenic stretch of river, though boaters should verify current water levels and conditions before launching or taking out, as flow rates can vary seasonally.