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Rapid PA

River Access - Cook Forest Canoe Launch

Clarion River - 2. Portland Mills, PA to Cooksburg, PA (PA)

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Gauge Conditions
Clarion River at Cooksburg, PA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
River Access - Cook Forest Canoe Launch
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Cook Forest Canoe Launch provides an easy river access point for paddlers entering the Clarion River at Portland Mills, offering a straightforward put-in with minimal technical challenges. While not a rapid in the traditional sense, this launch site serves as a key entry point for canoeists and kayakers looking to navigate the scenic stretch between Portland Mills and Cooksburg. Paddlers should be aware of potential river conditions and check water levels before launching.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
30.7 mi
Directions
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2. Portland Mills, PA to Cooksburg, PA
Clarion River
I(II) 34.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater