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Waterfall PA Class III

The Devil's Staircase

Four Mile Creek - B) Cooper Road to Lake Erie (PA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
West Branch French Creek near Lowville, PA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
The Devil's Staircase
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Devil's Staircase is a technical Class III drop featuring a series of steep, stair-stepped ledges that create powerful hydraulics and unpredictable water movement. Paddlers must carefully navigate a tight, rocky channel with multiple mandatory moves, requiring precise boat control and the ability to quickly read and react to changing water conditions. The rapid demands a clean entry, careful line selection, and strong skills to avoid potential pin spots and keeper holes near the ledge breaks.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
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B) Cooper Road to Lake Erie
Four Mile Creek
III-IV 3.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater