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Playspot PA Class II+

Mansion Surf Waves

Walnut Creek - 3.) Millfair Road to Lake Erie (PA)

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Gauge Conditions
Walnut Creek Upstream Pool, near Erie, PA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

You can run Walnut quite a bit above 2000 CFS, you must be aware that around this level, The Tubes (Marajuannica Falls) becomes extremely sketchy. Local paddl

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Mansion Surf Waves
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This is a dynamic rapid under constant changes.  Concrete debris creates many of the holes and has a tendancy to change after big floods.  It has gotten a lot bigger over the past few years.

 

From Route 5 the river has many surf waves over a long stretch of 200 yards or so.  There are also a lot of eddies here.  It is fun to slowly pick your way down by choosing a few waves.  This may very well be the best place to surf on the entire river.

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
4.7 mi
Directions
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3.) Millfair Road to Lake Erie
Walnut Creek
II-III(IV) 5.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater