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Rapid PA Class III

Black Hole

Black Moshannon Creek - Gorton Road to Rt. 53 Bridge (PA)

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Gauge Conditions
WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus, PA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Black Hole
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The river makes a sharp right-hand turn not far below Swimmer’s. At the end of the turn lies Black Hole, a nearly river wide and sticky hydraulic that can either be snuck on the right or left or, at low levels, punched through the center. Above 1 ft, this hole can ender creek boats. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.2 mi
Directions
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Gorton Road to Rt. 53 Bridge
Black Moshannon Creek
III 3.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater