Mill Creek (Clarion R. Tributary)
Fisher Road to Clarion River
| Difficulty | II-III |
| Length | 3.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 26 fpm |
| Reach Info Last Updated | August 7, 2021 |
River Description
March 11 2011 'paboater2011' Provided:
Mill Creek is a great run for beginner boaters as well as for those who like surfing. There are plenty of surf waves and holes all the way down the run. At higher levels (3 or 4 feet) some excellent surf and playboating spots pop up, offering plenty of sizable standing waves and fun surf spots. There are no real hazards other than the potential for an occasional downed tree. However, it is a pretty wide creek so this is not really too much of an issue.
The put in is at the at the bridge on Fisher Road where Clarion Township and Millcreek Township meet. On the upstream side of the bridge there is a gauge on river left. It is marked with black spray paint so you have to look closely. The takeout is where Mill Creek empties into the Clarion. There is another small bridge here at the end. I would recommend that you get out here rather than the boat launch.
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Log in to add a reportThis wave comes in pretty nicely around 3 feet, but if you do miss it you can just jump down to one of the next 3 or 4 waves below. A little downstream there is a nice wave with an eddy in river left allowing for easy access. Its only about 1.5 feet in this picture.
The 'Soft Parade,' a series of nice waves and surf holes stacked on top of each other. If you miss one you can usually hop in the next one down.
Mill Creek is a great run for beginner boaters as well as for those who would like to practice surfing. There are plenty of nice surf waves and holes all the way down the run. At higher levels, 3 or 4 feet, some excellent surf and playboating spots pop up, offering plenty of sizable standing waves and fun surf spots.
There are no real hazards out there other than the potential for an occasional downed tree, however, it is a pretty wide creek so this is not really too much of an issue.
The put in is at the at the bridge on Fisher Road where Clarion township and Millcreek township meet. On the upstream side of the bridge there is a gauge on river left. It is marked with black spray paint so you have to look closely.
The takeout is where Mill Creek empties into the Clarion. There is another small bridge here at the end. I would recommend that you get out here rather than the boat launch.
'The Meat' - A fun surf hole about halfway down the run, always provides a nice side surf
Very high and fast very much so runnable