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Put-in PA

Put In

Swatara Creek - 5. Union Deposit, PA (Swatara Creek Park, S. Hanover St.) to Middletown, PA (PA)

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Gauge Conditions
Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern, PA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2.1 – 6.0 FT
Swatara Creek near Hershey, PA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2.4 – 5.6 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point for the Swatara Creek run near Union Deposit, characterized by a relatively straightforward initial stretch with minimal technical challenges. Paddlers should be aware of potential debris or shallow sections depending on water levels, and maintain situational awareness as they begin their descent through this section of the creek.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
13.8 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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5. Union Deposit, PA (Swatara Creek Park, S. Hanover St.) to Middletown, PA
Swatara Creek
I 14.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater