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Rapid PA Class II

Rattlesnake

Red Moshannon Creek - 1 - Peale Bridge to Route 53 Bridge (PA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
WB Susquehanna River at Karthaus, PA Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Rattlesnake
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Rattlesnake rapid features a series of technical rock gardens and tight channels that require precise boat positioning and strategic maneuvering. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate multiple mid-stream boulders and avoid potential pin hazards, with the best line typically running center-left and requiring quick eddy turns and precise paddle placement to successfully negotiate the obstacles.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
3.1 mi
Directions
Navigate
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1 - Peale Bridge to Route 53 Bridge
Red Moshannon Creek
II 7.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater