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Waterfall PA Class III+

Frank's Aspersion

Four Mile Creek - Kane Hill Road to Cooper Road (PA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Photo
Frank's Aspersion
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
as·per·sion  /əˈspɜrʒən, -ʃən/ Show Spelled[uh-spur-zhuhn, -shuhn] –noun 1. a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander: casting aspersions on a campaign rival. 2. the act of slandering; vilification; defamation; calumniation; derogation: Such vehement aspersions cannot be ignored. 3. the act of sprinkling, as in baptism. 4. Archaic . a shower or spray.  All these definitions describle Frank Frankovich's infamous experiences with this little falls!  We never let him live it down because he broke a paddle here on one occasion and swam on another occasion! A wide falls comes up which is easily visible by the drop below the horizon line and lots of noise.  Scout it on the right.  The approach is full of small boulders and most of the water is on the right side.  What makes this small waterfall (4 feet or so) difficult is that it gradually becomes steeper before it becomes vertical, making a boof impossible.  Everyone pencils in here!  Watch you don't get pinned on the approach, paddle your ass off, and pray you don't pull a Frank!  A good brace is essential here and then don't get sucked in.  Make your way to the left side of the pool so you don't get pinned against the vertical right wall.  At high water, the shallower left side is easy, but essential as a nasty whirlepool forms on the right side in the pool.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
1.6 mi
Directions
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Kane Hill Road to Cooper Road
Four Mile Creek
III-IV 2.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater