City: East Hanover Township, PA
County: Lebanon
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 40.40330600, -76.57680200
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Whitewater Run
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Put-in
Swatara Creek - 4. Harpers Tavern, PA to Boat House Rd., Hershey, PA
Current Conditions
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• 2.10-6.30 ft
Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern, PA
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• 2.50-5.60 ft
Swatara Creek near Hershey, PA
Whitewater Runs on Swatara Creek
5 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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Put-in at this location
4. Harpers Tavern, PA to Boat House Rd., Hershey, PA
12.7 mi
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Take-out at this location
3. Jonestown, PA (Market St.) to Harpers Tavern, PA
10.0 mi
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Downstream from here (10.6 mi to put-in)
5. Union Deposit, PA (Swatara Creek Park, S. Hanover St.) to Middletown, PA
14.2 mi
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Upstream from here (6.1 mi from take-out)
2. Pine Grove, PA (Canal Park) to Waterville Bridge Trailhead
11.6 mi
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Upstream from here (16.8 mi from take-out)
1. PA 125 Bridge south of Tremont to Pine Grove, PA (Canal Park)
6.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out access point on Swatara Creek is located in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Swatara Creek is a medium-sized river system spanning 73.15 miles with a significant elevation drop of 1,221 feet overall, creating dynamic water conditions throughout its course. The stream has an average flow of 1,001 cubic feet per second and maintains an average gradient of 16.7 feet per mile, indicating substantial current and rapids suitable for whitewater paddling.
As a take-out site specifically, this location serves as an exit point for paddlers completing whitewater trips downstream. The creek's stream order of 5 and drainage area of 571 square miles makes it a substantial waterway with consistent water volume. The average velocity of 2.67 feet per second combined with the steep gradient suggests this section likely contains active current and whitewater features typical of intermediate to advanced paddling conditions.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for swift water conditions and plan their trips accordingly. The substantial elevation change and gradient along Swatara Creek's 73-mile length means water conditions can vary significantly depending on the specific section being paddled and seasonal flow rates. Always check current conditions and water levels before launching upstream sections intended to end at this take-out point.
As a take-out site specifically, this location serves as an exit point for paddlers completing whitewater trips downstream. The creek's stream order of 5 and drainage area of 571 square miles makes it a substantial waterway with consistent water volume. The average velocity of 2.67 feet per second combined with the steep gradient suggests this section likely contains active current and whitewater features typical of intermediate to advanced paddling conditions.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for swift water conditions and plan their trips accordingly. The substantial elevation change and gradient along Swatara Creek's 73-mile length means water conditions can vary significantly depending on the specific section being paddled and seasonal flow rates. Always check current conditions and water levels before launching upstream sections intended to end at this take-out point.