Shippenville to Clarion River (Lower Deer Creek)Class I-III
3.5 Miles
Avg Gradient 28 fpm
Max Gradient 32 fpm
Deer Creek tunnel
Deer Creek tunnel Photo of Steve Zerefos by M. Zerefos (KHCC) @ low River DescriptionDeer Creek is a small creek that drains into the Clarion River. It has a fairly large watershed (about 67 sq. miles) so the level rises fairly quickly after a significant rain or thaw. For the whitewater section put-in at the old hump-back bridge nearly under the I-80 bridge. The section from route 322 in Shippenville to the hump-back bridge is nearly all flatwater (only one rapid - just upstream of the hump-back bridge), but a very scenic paddle. Be aware that this is a seldom run creek, and some of the rapids may have accumulated strainers.The whitewater section starts with a half mile of class I riffles, then passes through the "Tunnel" (actually an old railroad bridge). The first substantial rapid is immediately on the other side of the Tunnel, but has been full of wood for years. Take out river right immediately after the Tunnel to scout or portage. The wood situation below is constantly changing - expect maybe one or two portages at strainers. There are over 20 class II(+) rapids between the Tunnel & the mouth, including a pair of nice surfing waves on river right near the end. To reach the take-out, get off I-80 at the route 338 exit (mile marker 53) and head south on CR 3001 (could be CR 3007?). When the road makes a right turn, continue straight on the gravel road. Follow the road over Canoe Creek (also an interesting run) and up out of the valley. At the old stone farmhouse follow the road to the left, to the stop sign. Turn right and continue to the next stop sign. Turn right on Huckleberry Ridge Road and follow it down into the Clarion River valley. The bridge over Deer Creek is right at the bottom of the hill. Park on river right, downstream of the bridge, right up by the road (the drive below, to the creek is now posted). To get to the put-in continue across the bridge, past the bridge across the Clarion and up the hill. At the top of the hill look for the first small gravel road on the left as the road curves to the right - turn here. Follow this road down to the old hump-back bridge at the put-in. Park on river left, downstream of the bridge. StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2007-04-17 21:32:57
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