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Paddlers glide down a calm reach of Penns Creek, Centre County.
Many mid-sized mountain waters in Pennsylvania have fast water
separated by long, calm, flat reaches.
you identify local waters, keep an eye on nearby United
States Geological Survey water gauges online. Real-time
gauges can be found at water.usgs.gov. These gauges will
help give an approximation of how much rain has fallen in
the past couple of days and how that rainfall has affected
local waters.
After you've chosen and checked out a few local waters,
test paddle them at a safe, moderate flow. Don't paddle a
stream for the first time when it's almost at flood stage.
Consider walking a reach of a smaller stream before
paddling it. This is one sure way to avoid strainers and other
obstacles. Driving to all of the bridges on a route that you're
considering paddling can also be a good idea. Remember
that safety is key to all paddling.
Dress for the weather, be prepared and know that
hypothermia is almost always a possibility when paddling
colder, smaller waters and
tailwaters below dams.
Plan your trip
with partners, and don't
paddle alone. Wear your
safety gear and plan
to get wet.
There are many shapes,
sizes and colors of boats
available for whitewater
use. Make sure to try a
number of them before
purchasing. Paddling
gear and boats for
whitewater use are
generally form fitting, so
it pays to take the time
to find the right gear to
fit your body.
PFBC website: www.fishandboat.com
Paddlers play, practice and learn on the larger waters of the
Youghiogheny River. Paddle with a group for safety and fun,
and it's easier to run a shuttle on the river with more people.
Other options
If you can't make it to one of the many small
streams that run through the state, try heading to a
flow-controlled river that offers whitewater such as
the Youghiogheny River in southwest Pennsylvania
and the Lehigh River in the Poconos. These
locations offer scheduled releases of water from
dams that can provide consistent whitewater to learn
on. Shops and outfitters in nearby towns can often
provide rental equipment and may have scheduled
classes or trips for beginners.
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