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Hazard PA Class IV+

Crucible

Roaring Brook - Elmhurst to confluence of Lackawanna (PA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Photo
Crucible
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This solid class 4+ maybe 5 rapid has two big holes. The river left side of the 2nd big hole has an undercut that could come into play more easily at low flows. Sam's paddle (pic) is pointing to the rock slab that has water running under it as it slopes into the water. The undercut is at the bottom of the hole. If swimming, swim right and balling up though the 2nd hole could be very critical to skipping through unscathed.

 

Scout Crucible and Peewee at the same time.

 

From Elmhurst it takes 1 hour of constant paddling through mostly class 2 to get to this jewel.

 

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Elmhurst to confluence of Lackawanna
Roaring Brook
I-IV+(V) 11.1 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater