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This whitewater put-in on Jacobs Creek in Lower Tyrone Township provides access to a medium-sized river with significant gradient and flow characteristics suitable for paddling. The creek drains 95 square miles and maintains an average flow of 132.69 cubic feet per second with a steep average gradient of 39.1 feet per mile, indicating consistent whitewater features and faster current conditions. With a stream order of 4 and substantial elevation drop across its 33.36-mile length, this section of Jacobs Creek presents technical paddling opportunities for those with appropriate skill levels.
The put-in location sits in the lower portion of Tyrone Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, positioned well upstream from the creek's confluence with larger water systems. The creek's average velocity of 1.53 feet per second combined with the steep gradient suggests regular Class II-III conditions depending on water levels and seasonal flow variations. Paddlers should be prepared for moving water and evaluate current conditions before launching, as the creek's flow characteristics can change significantly with recent rainfall and seasonal snowmelt patterns.