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Playspot PA Class III

Swimmer's

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

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Photo
Swimmer's
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This is the surf wave at the bottom of Frisbee. At low to medium flows, it's a popular surf spot and a great place to practice attainments. At high flows, the river right eddy below the wave becomes a whirlpool with a strong eddy wall. There have been instances of paddlers who went into that eddy at 15" and above and found their best exit strategy was to climb out via the somewhat steep shoreline. In the rare event that levels get that high, beware of this eddy. 

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.1 mi
Directions
View Full Run
Gorton Road to Rt. 53 Bridge
Black Moshannon Creek
III 3.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater