Loyalsock Creek

We ran from 220 to the Rock Run bridge.

More photos & GPS track here:
http://www.everytrail.com/view\_trip.php?trip\_id=1384437

The boilly back wash on the main line at 'The Haystacks' on the Loyalsock

Think I'll try the other line next time

5/14/06...The recommended minimum level of 5.0' (usgs Loyalsockville) is too high. We've been running the Loyalsock at levels around 4.0' for years. After Hurricane Ivan struck in September, 2004 we noticed a definite change in the runnable level. In fact we paddled from above S-Bend to Worlds End Park yesterday at a reported usgs level of 3.1' with little scrapiness and playable waves and holes in the park. The park bridge level was below scale; we estimated it to be around 2.8'. Certainly the Loyalsock is more fun at higher levels but still runnable down to about 3.0' usgs.

For a more detailed description of the Loyalsock, check out: http://groups.msn.com/BradfordCountyCanoeKayakClubPennsylvania/loyalsockcreek.msnw

Pretty low level, but usually park is runnable, even right after the dam is a good run if chute is open.

This is NOT the Normal Line.....only for those who feel confident in their Boofability......
Jim was testing his theory on how the G-Ride would drop thru this slot.

Last year, at a higher level (5.75') I swam out of there, after being recirculated back into the drop four times. Had to get back on the horse, ya know ?
Hitting that eddy denotes confidence...
This is where the Slalom (April 5-6th) is usually held. Lot's of choices here !

This wave is actually north of Mountoursville, near Loyalsockville. This is a great wave that offers almost yr. round fun for local paddlers.