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Rapid PA

Access - Helena Rd., Torrence

Conemaugh - Johnstown to Westinghouse Rd., Derry Township, PA (PA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 275.0 – 5,000.0 CFS
Photo
Access - Helena Rd., Torrence
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Helena Road access point marks the entry to a challenging stretch of the Conemaugh River, with potential technical navigation through rocky segments and unpredictable water flows. Paddlers should carefully scout the rapid for submerged obstacles and be prepared for potential hydraulic features that can develop depending on water levels. Local knowledge and careful route selection are critical for safely traversing this section of the river.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
28.1 mi
Directions
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Johnstown to Westinghouse Rd., Derry Township, PA
Conemaugh
I-II 36.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater