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Put-in PA

South Fork Access

Little Conemaugh (North) - Lilly to South Fork (PA)

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Gauge Conditions
Little Conemaugh River at East Conemaugh, PA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 10.0 – 12.2 FT

Honestly, it depends on the way the rain falls. To drop in from Lilly you have to make sure the water under the bridge in Cassandra is runable. If it is, it's

Little Conemaugh River at Wilmore, PA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3.0 – 7.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
South Fork Access
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The South Fork Access rapid on the Little Conemaugh River presents a potentially complex section with varied water conditions and potential hazards from remnant mining infrastructure. Paddlers should be prepared for potential debris, submerged obstacles, and rapidly changing water levels typical of this historically industrial river corridor. Local knowledge and careful scouting are recommended due to the unpredictable nature of the riverbed and potential hydraulic challenges.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
14.1 mi
Directions
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Lilly to South Fork
Little Conemaugh (North)
I-III 14.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater