1 - Peale Bridge to Route 53 Bridge

The classic Central PA introduction to class II whitewater!  The tainted Moshannon Creek is affectionally known as "Red Mo".  If you love the whitewater features of Spring Creek in Bellefonte, PA, Red Mo is the next logical step in the progression. The last weekend of every March, Tussey Mountain Outfitters organizes Pennsylvania's longest running downriver race... Red Moshannon Downriver Race This race is held in the Spring on a remote 7.5 mile section of Moshannon Creek.  It starts at Peale Bridge near the town of Grassflat PA, and ends at the Route 53 Bridge near the town of Moshannon PA.  At moderate levels and typical temperatures for this time of year, this section is rated Class II. There are classes for solo and tandem open canoes, kayaks, and decked canoes.  Racers can also participate in the "poker race" by picking up cards along the race course - the best hand wins. The Red Mo Race was begun in 1967. The Penn State Outing Club Canoe Division ran the race from 1967 to 1980. There was no race in 1976. The 1981 race was jointly sponsored by PSOC and Tussey Mountain Outfitters. TMO has run the race since 1982. Boat classes have varied over the years and the race history reflects the awards made in each year. Sierra Club column - "Helping Out on the Red Mo"