Slippery Rock Creek
1. Kennedy Mill (Frew Mill Rd., SR 1012) to Eckert's Bridge(Slippery Rock Gorge)
September 2, 2007
Trip Report
| Reporter | Chris Mitchell |
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.