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Rapid PA Class II

Z Rapid

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
Z Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Z Rapid presents a consistent Class II challenge with multiple rocky channels and moderate wave trains that require precise boat positioning. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate between mid-stream boulders and maintain momentum through the primary current line, which runs center-right during typical water levels. While not extremely technical, the rapid demands attentive maneuvering and the ability to read water to avoid potential pin spots among the scattered rock formations.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
7.1 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