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Access Site PA

Take Out

Indian Creek Indian Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: Springfield Township, PA
County: Fayette
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 39.96793000, -79.51306700
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
III-IV(V) Take-out Indian Creek - 1. PA 381 to Camp Carmel
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Indian 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
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This is a whitewater take-out location on Indian Creek in Springfield Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Indian Creek is a medium-sized stream (Stream Order 4) with a significant gradient of 58.9 feet per mile, making it suitable for whitewater paddling activities. The creek originates in the higher elevations of the region with a total drop of 1605 feet over its 27.25-mile length, creating consistent current and flow characteristics typical of Appalachian streams.

As a take-out point, this location serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on Indian Creek. The stream's average gradient and velocity indicate moderate to challenging whitewater conditions that would appeal to intermediate to advanced paddlers. With a drainage area of 63 square miles and average flow of 5.41 cubic feet per second, water levels can vary seasonally, which is typical for headwater streams in the region.

Paddlers using this take-out should be aware of the stream's characteristics: strong current, rocky terrain typical of high-gradient Appalachian streams, and the need for proper whitewater skills and safety equipment. This location is primarily suited for kayaks and canoes rather than motorized vessels, and access is best suited for those with intermediate to advanced paddling experience.