Slippery Rock Creek

212 cfs. Two river wide trees were passable with cataraft. First on the left, second on the right going under the main trunk. They weren't an issue at this low flow but will be when it gets higher.

As of 8-6-14 the strainer at Gilligans is gone. Big props to who
ever removed it. Watch for new strainer at airport.

Getting swallowed

Mile beneath the dam

There is a strainer blocking the right channel of gilligan's island (the rapid after you pass under route 422 with the big rock and eddy that everyone practices roll in). You can walk on the right or paddle the seldom run left channel. Also I was there last week when the AW gauge read 0.7 FT. However it was just about 0.0 FT.

There's nothing like a nice June day on the Slipp! The level was 616 CFS, and 1 ft at the Mill. Evidence to Faith Ministries of Erie rafting trip 6/25/11. Guide Jonathan Janicki with Justin Benny and Justin Kowalski. http://evidence2faithministries.yolasite.com/

Justin Benny and Justin Kowalski posing proudly for the camera after running Triple Drop. Evidence to Faith Ministries of Erie rafting tours. http://evidence2faithministries.yolasite.com/

There's nothing like a nice June day on the Slipp! The level was 616 CFS, and 1 ft at the Mill. Evidence to Faith Ministries of Erie rafting trip 6/25/11. Guide Jonathan Janicki with Justin Benny and Justin Kowalski. http://evidence2faithministries.yolasite.com/

We ran the dam in a 4 Man raft! We were probably the first one's to ever do it (the first run for the ministry was in May 2011.) http://evidence2faithministries.yolasite.com/

Jumping off an awesome rock just below the last rapids of Kennedy Mill. It's probably about 20 ft. http://evidence2faithministries.yolasite.com/

There's a nice rope swing below the rapids at Kennedy Mill. http://evidence2faithministries.yolasite.com/

Some kayakers having fun just below the Mill.

There's nothing like a nice June day on the Slipp! The level was 616 CFS, and 1 ft at the Mill. Evidence to Faith Ministries of Erie rafting trip 6/25/11. Guide Jonathan Janicki with Justin Benny and Justin Kowalski. http://evidence2faithministries.yolasite.com/

just a little guy...Good beginner practice at these levels.

Still a fun run to do even at these levels...when your desperate! its better than nothin!! we got through just fine from Rose Point to Eckert's Bridge.

Keel-Haulers in Eddy Above. Level near zero.

Phil Raber @ Martins Ledge

2010 Keel-Haulers Trip. Level near zero. Great beginner level and fun for all.

Pics at different levels

Drop above Susan around 1-1.5 ft

level about 1.5

Slippery Rock is fun even at low levels

There are a few things you need to know about this run. First of all it is a small hike down to the put in and up to the bridge after the take out. These paths are covred in slippery rocks (this is what the creek is named after and for a very good reason) BE VERY CAREFULL!!! a broken ankle is very possible.Second about halfway down the first part of the run to the covered bridge there is a large rock on river right that is great to do seal dives off of. Third shortly after the covered bridge there is a series of rapids in a row. Shortly after the beginning of this series there is a big log in front of a big boulder at river right that comes out about 4 - 5 feet. This is very dangerous because you can't see it until it is right on top of you. Scout this rapid before running it. there is a path on river left that runs the length of the rapid. Other than that this creek is spectacular to run and a great creek to teach a new paddler as long as caution is taken when approaching the log I just talked about.

The USGS gauge at Wurtemburg PA is back - use it instead of the USACE gauge mentioned above.

Fun at boat launch rock.

My first run with the new LL Huck...glad it has some punch!

One of the rapids on the Mile.

This shows the 'missing' boulder on Chicken Toes. It's the big one just to the right of the canoe, separating the right & center 'toes'.

This was the 'Rescue Scenario' of the First Annual Keel-haulers' Rescue Rodeo. The water was lower than a hydro developer. Come on back for this year's event, June 29-30!
This was the 'Yard-Sale' competition at the First Annual Keel-haulers' Rescue Rodeo. Karen Petit is in the background. Come on down for this year's Swiftwater Demonstration Weekend, June 29-30!

Throwing in a sweeping stroke to do a wave pivot to enter eddy right.

Taking it in the chest

Running the last Drop on Triple Drop in my Saturn 9.6.

Mike Larkin making a beautiful run over the Kennedy Mill dam
You don't need sunshine for a beautiful day on the Slip
Some class II action
Hap takes a look at the drop before his run
Down stream veiw of Triple Drop
Busy March day on the Slip