Access Site
NY
Take Out
City: Village of Philadelphia, NY
County: Jefferson
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 44.15499900, -75.70169800
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Black River at Watertown NY
16.1 mi away
Deer River at Deer River NY
16.5 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III
Take-out
Black Creek - Sterlingville to Philadelphia
Current Conditions
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• - cfs
Deer River at Deer River NY
Whitewater Runs on Black Creek
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Black Creek take-out in Philadelphia, Jefferson County, NY provides access to a substantial river system characterized by significant whitewater potential. Black Creek is a large river (Stream Order 6) with a total length of 65.13 miles and notable elevation change of 528 feet across its course, creating an average gradient of 8.1 feet per mile. With an average flow of 479 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.80 feet per second, this waterway presents moderate to fast current conditions typical of whitewater paddling environments.
This take-out location serves paddlers completing their journey on Black Creek. The site is positioned in the Village of Philadelphia, providing access to a river system that drains 450 square miles and flows through Jefferson County terrain. The substantial stream order and gradient suggest this section is suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers accustomed to moving water and current management.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for a river with consistent flow and moderate velocity. The 8.1 foot per mile gradient indicates technical sections are likely present upstream. Black Creek's large drainage area and established stream order indicate a reliable water source, though seasonal variations in flow should be considered when planning trips.
This take-out location serves paddlers completing their journey on Black Creek. The site is positioned in the Village of Philadelphia, providing access to a river system that drains 450 square miles and flows through Jefferson County terrain. The substantial stream order and gradient suggest this section is suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers accustomed to moving water and current management.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for a river with consistent flow and moderate velocity. The 8.1 foot per mile gradient indicates technical sections are likely present upstream. Black Creek's large drainage area and established stream order indicate a reliable water source, though seasonal variations in flow should be considered when planning trips.