Access Site
PA
Take Out - River Farm Road
Susquehanna River • Codorus Creek
Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago
City: East Manchester Township, PA
County: York
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 40.05406000, -76.64522800
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III
Put-in
Susquehanna River - 1.) Saginaw Railroad Bridge
5 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 3.50-4.20 ft
Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, PA
Whitewater Runs on Susquehanna River
2 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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II(IV)
Downstream from here (8.0 mi to put-in)
2.) Marietta to Columbia
1.9 mi
III+
Downstream from here (26.1 mi to put-in)
3.) Holtwood
1.1 mi
5 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
River Farm Road Take Out is a whitewater take-out access point located in East Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania on the Susquehanna River. This site serves as an exit point for paddlers completing whitewater runs on this major river system. The Susquehanna River at this location is a significant waterway with an average flow of approximately 82,696 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 9.47 feet per second, indicating substantial current and water movement typical of this stream order 8 river.
The Susquehanna River spans 585 miles total length with a drainage area of 33,301 square miles, making it one of the largest river systems in the region. The average gradient of 2 feet per mile combined with the river's substantial flow creates dynamic water conditions suitable for experienced paddlers. The site's location at 662 miles from the river mouth places it in the middle section of this major waterway. Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for the river's significant current and plan accordingly for whitewater navigation.
The Susquehanna River spans 585 miles total length with a drainage area of 33,301 square miles, making it one of the largest river systems in the region. The average gradient of 2 feet per mile combined with the river's substantial flow creates dynamic water conditions suitable for experienced paddlers. The site's location at 662 miles from the river mouth places it in the middle section of this major waterway. Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for the river's significant current and plan accordingly for whitewater navigation.