Deckers Creek

3. Rt. 7 to Monongahela

March 10, 2011

Trip Report

Reporter

I ran this after class early February at 500 cfs in a playboat. I started upstream of the slide above the bridge and took out at the big parking lot beside the hotel after going under the overpass. It was a fun run, but at this level the first mile or so is pretty nonstop. Nothing really surprising, but if you struggle hitting eddies then try it at a lower level unless you are in a group. After the first part it really calms down and is rather uneventful. The slide and rapid above the bridge looks meatier than it really is at this level, just stay away from the left side which looked to have some type of metal or logs jammed in a strong hole over there. Otherwise, all boat scoutable, and as of February there was a way through all the downed trees if you stay with the current.

Also, for any who care, nice little surf waves develope at several ledges, including one around the overpass, if you are learning to surf, then try it out when levels are high.