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Rapid PA Class II+

Surprise

Black Moshannon Creek - Gorton Road to Rt. 53 Bridge (PA)

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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
Surprise
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

First real rapid so-to-speak. The creek turns right through a double drop sequence of sorts. At lower levels, right side or left side work best. At medium to high flows, anywhere is fine. A wave train follows afterward, which can provide decent surfing at medium flows. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
0.2 mi
Directions
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Gorton Road to Rt. 53 Bridge
Black Moshannon Creek
III 3.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater