Whitewater Run PA Class I-II

1. Chaneysville, PA to I-68 (Maryland)

American Whitewater
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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 2.8 – 9.0 FT
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Description
For more information, consult local expert, Ed Gertler Ed Evangelidi testifies: This is a quiet gem in Maryland. Not much is said about this creek but those who know it return to it often. The upper stretches above I-68 have better rapids and require more water to float a boat. Access points from John Duke Mile -0.3--- Road to the east of Chaneysville: You could put-in on either the Bridge over Wilson Run or Elk Lick creek. Wilson is posted but has good parking, Elk Lick has little parking, either way ask permission! Mile 0.0--Confluence of Elk Lick and Wilson Mile 3.5---Along Route 326: There is a nice pull-off on river right Mile 4.7---Blues Gap road bridge: Nice put-in Mile 7.8--covered bridge road bridge: You may pull right down to the river to put-in. Mile 11.0---Mason Dixon Line Mile 16.3---Old Rt. 40 bridge: Take-out at the sewage treatment plant but park on the other side. Note---Most if not all access points are on PRIVATE property and permission should be granted if possible! For downstream mileage see the Maryland section of Town Creek.. Camping areas: Buchanan State Forest allows roadside camping with a permit.
Difficulty
Class I-II
Length
16.0 mi
Gradient
12 ft/mi
Rapids
0
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
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