East Sandy Creek

Van to Allegheny River(East Sandy Creek Rapids)

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Jeff G
Jeff G

Oct 28, 2010


This is a playspot right below the Rockland Bridge, on the first bend below the bridge. The water channels past a large rock, creating a deep channel (5-6ft) perfect for throwing ends. The channel supplys enough water at lower levels than this, as well. At this level, there is a hole by the rock that is fun to drop in and out of, and it provides minor surfing capabilities.

Jeff G
Jeff G

Oct 28, 2010


This is the same playspot, below the Rockland Bridge, at a much lower level, but the channel still exists, and provides enough flow to assist in throwing stalls and cartwheels.

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East Sandy Creek, Fun rapid

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Michael Spanjer

Mar 15, 1996


This is one of the many crossings of the old (1906) railroad track. This one is upstream of the tunnel, downstream of the Van compressor station. Even if you don't paddle it, this creek is very worth visiting for the railtrail alone.

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Stephen Zerefos

Jan 1, 1900


The start of the first rapid after the Deep Hollow bridge, at a lower level.