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Access Site PA

Rose Point Putin

Slippery Rock Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: Slippery Rock Township, PA
County: Lawrence
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 40.97172900, -80.18199200
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Slippery Rock Creek at Wurtemburg, PA Same River 6.6 mi away
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Muddy Creek near Portersville, PA 2.8 mi away
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Shenango River at New Castle, PA 9 mi away
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Whitewater Run
II-III Put-in Slippery Rock Creek - 1. Kennedy Mill (Frew Mill Rd., SR 1012) to Eckert's Bridge
23 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Slippery Rock Creek
3 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
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II-III Put-in at this location 1. Kennedy Mill (Frew Mill Rd., SR 1012) to Eckert's Bridge
4.1 mi 23 ft/mi
V Put-in at this location to Slippery Rock Creek
0.3 mi 180 ft/mi
II Downstream from here (2.2 mi to put-in) 2. Eckert's Bridge to Harris Bridge (Mountville Rd, SR 2030)
3.3 mi 20 ft/mi
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About This Access Site
Rose Point Putin is a whitewater put-in on Slippery Rock Creek in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Slippery Rock Creek is a large stream classified as a Stream Order 6 waterway with significant gradient and flow characteristics suitable for whitewater paddling. The creek maintains an average flow of 611 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 2.13 feet per second and an overall gradient of 11.2 feet per mile, indicating moderate to fast-moving water typical of whitewater streams.

This put-in provides access to a 51.39-mile section of creek with a total elevation drop of 576 feet. The water conditions and gradient suggest this section is best suited for paddlers with intermediate to advanced whitewater skills. The relatively high average velocity and consistent slope indicate moving water with potential for rapids and obstacles that require proper paddling technique and experience. Paddlers should be prepared for whitewater conditions and equipped accordingly with proper safety gear.