Brodhead Creek

Canadensis (PA Route 390) to mouth

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December 11, 2010

Trip Report

ReporterMichael Stewart

I ran the brodhead at 4.75 feet last week, this is a GREAT level for this river, more challenging than 3.5 for sure with some pretty big holes in the drops but not anywhere near flood stage or overflowing the banks. Plenty of big play waves/holes and some very nice wave trains to ride. Be careful of a strainer across the main channel just below the bridge at Alpine, you can sneak around it on the right then paddle hard back to the left to catch the main flow and a nice surf wave.
You can watch a video of our trip here to see what to expect at this level...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbm8wN1z9mE&hd=1