Put In

Young Womans Creek is a medium-sized river in central Pennsylvania with a total length of 11.38 miles and a drainage area of 88 square miles. This put-in location in Chapman Township, Clinton County provides access to a stream with significant gradient and current. The creek drops 589 feet in elevation over its length, creating an average gradient of 51.8 feet per mile, which indicates moderate to challenging whitewater conditions suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers.

With an average flow of 147.58 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.91 feet per second, Young Womans Creek presents moving water conditions that require paddling experience. The stream order of 5 classifies it as a medium river system. Paddlers should be prepared for faster current and potential obstacles typical of Pennsylvania creek systems. Water levels and conditions can vary significantly with seasonal changes and recent precipitation, so checking current conditions before launching is strongly recommended.

This put-in provides access to a segment of Young Womans Creek approximately 429 miles upstream from the confluence with the main river system. The location in Chapman Township offers a starting point for exploring this scenic Pennsylvania waterway, though paddlers should be aware of the technical nature of the creek and plan their trip accordingly based on current water conditions and their skill level.