Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
Walnut Creek Upstream Pool, near Erie, PA
usgs-04213152 250 - 2500 cfs I 42h49m 5.14 cfs (too low)
The gauge is located about 5 miles downstream of the take-out and actual flow will be about 80% of flow in this section.
gauge graph
RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
250 -1000 cfs barely runnable-perfect runnable I gauge is important or has warning This section is not as steep and can be run at slightly lower levels than Upper and Lower sections
1000 -2000 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable I-II gauge is important or has warning This level is easily manageable to avoid tree hazards. Some holes become large, but avoidable.
2000 -2500 cfs a bit pushy runnable-high runnable II+ gauge is important or has warning Most streams in the area will be too high when Walnut is reading this high. Just make sure you are familiar with the location of any tree hazards at this high

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