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Barnett Canoe Launch provides access to the Clarion River, a large stream order 6 river in northwestern Pennsylvania with a total length of 102.61 miles. The Clarion River has an average flow of 2233 cubic feet per second and maintains an average velocity of 4.45 feet per second with a gradient of 5.6 feet per mile, making it suitable for whitewater paddling activities. The launch is located in Barnett Township, Jefferson County, in a region with significant elevation changes of 576 feet across the river's course.
Paddlers should be prepared for moderate current conditions typical of this section of river. The Clarion River's drainage area of 1249 square miles means water levels can fluctuate seasonally, and the moderate gradient and velocity indicate that this section offers genuine paddling challenges beyond beginner skill levels. The river's large drainage area suggests it has substantial flow and power even during lower water periods.