Whites Creek

2007

Below bridge on Whites Creek Road to
below slides about 1/4 miles before right turn to Fort Hill
and about 1/2 mile before Harnedsville

Approximately 4.5 Miles

Class II-III+
(due to hazards)

Avg Gradient: 60 fpm

Gauge: Casselman River at Markleton, PA

*Pictures & Video compliments of Patty Hachick
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3/25/2007
Level: 4.61 ft, 3070 cfs
Laurel Hill was at 2.94 ft, 1440 cfs
Craft: ThrillSeeker

This creek had a very even gradient and did not let up the entire time. Midway through the run, the creek left civilization. This creek had lots of wood, several blind turns and was very small in the braids. We had to portage 6 times. There were 2 log dams above the braids, 2 in the braided section and 2 below, one of which was in another short braided section. The fourth portage was actually around two trees that were fairly close together. Portage #5 was not far off. Several other trees and branches had to be dodged. The slide before the take-out was probably the best rapid of the run along with a couple more class III drops.

The Put-in

Above the 523 Bridge

Typical Whites Creek Rapids

The Slide

Video Clips

The slide

Bruce running the slide

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