Pithole Creek

I paddled this years ago (in college at the time) with 2 other kayaks. It was a blast. I had no idea we had such an awesome creek in the local area at the time. I do recall lots of potential for strainers including one just after a 90 degree turn in the creek. The last half is the best with near continuous whitewater. Lots of boulders! If in doubt, scout. Enjoy!

Nice day to run Pithole at medium/low water.

Overall a fun easy paddle. I paddled the section from Pithole to the Allegheny at a level of 4.85 on the Oil Creek gauge. I wouldn't reccomend running this creek below that level as some sections were a bit scrapy. I would imagine at around 6 or 7 ft on the OC gauge this paddle would be a blast. Scenic and an easy shuttle, this is a fun little run if we get enough rain. There didn't seem to be much action between Pithole and the Eagle Rock Rd stone bridge. Definitely more action below the bridge. Watch out for strainers/trees!

Small ledge

First time down this creek. Fun, but more water would have been better. Catching a few surf spots.

Dave at a small surf spot

Pithole creek is a great little run!!

we ran about 300 yards down the creek after jameson's paddle. Thankya Lord!

Fun little section...more technical in lower water.

Rand McFarland: Thanks for adding the photos. Please add more if you have them.

The ww section is below the stone bridge put-in. This was a fun med. level