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Rapid PA Class III+

Ankle Buster Chute

Four Mile Creek - B) Cooper Road to Lake Erie (PA)

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Gauge Conditions
West Branch French Creek near Lowville, PA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Ankle Buster Chute
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Ankle Buster Chute is a technical Class III+ rapid characterized by a narrow constriction with powerful hydraulics and multiple rock obstacles that demand precise boat positioning. Paddlers must navigate a tight central chute with sharp-edged boulders and a series of diagonal and breaking waves that can quickly flip an unprepared kayak, with the most challenging section occurring in the first 50 yards where the gradient increases and water velocity intensifies. Careful scouting from river right is recommended, with the preferred line requiring a strong ferry angle and immediate eddy-hopping to avoid potentially boat-damaging rock formations.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
2.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
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B) Cooper Road to Lake Erie
Four Mile Creek
III-IV 3.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater