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Conodoguinet CreekVincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve to Acri Meadow Park
Long middle-to-lower Conodoguinet day from Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve to Acri Meadow Park. Cumberland County still publishes both named public launches, official mile markers, and the same direct Hogestown gauge floor for deciding whether this creek has enough depth to justify a longer day.
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Launch at Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve and take out at Acri Meadow Park for a long middle-to-lower Conodoguinet day. Use the direct Hogestown gauge and the county floor of 1.7 ft, then make a same-day call on current, wood, and whether the creek has enough depth to justify the full mileage.
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Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve launchCumberland County's B4 coordinate is the Willow Mill park-access anchor; follow park signs to the concrete ramp at the rear. The exact ramp toe is not georeferenced.
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Acri Meadow Park launchVincent DiFilippo is listed as a concrete launch, while Acri Meadow is a municipal park with an unimproved launch area and steeper slope to the water.
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- Cumberland County's B4 coordinate is the Willow Mill park-access anchor; follow park signs to the concrete ramp at the rear. The exact ramp toe is not georeferenced.
- Vincent DiFilippo is listed as a concrete launch, while Acri Meadow is a municipal park with an unimproved launch area and steeper slope to the water.
- Cumberland County recommends boating above 1.7 ft at Hogestown. Near or below that floor, expect a slower low-water day; check the live stage and trend before launch.
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- Dragging, shallow bends, and slower travel when the Hogestown gauge is near or below 1.7 ft.
- Fresh wood, bridge-current acceleration, muddy banks, and slick unimproved take-out footing at Acri Meadow after rain.
- A faster pushy creek and floodplain spread once the gauge climbs toward the 6 ft action stage.
- Private banks and limited legal bailout choices away from the named public launches.
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| Known low-water floor | 1.70 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | Cumberland County Water Trails Hogestown gauge guidance |
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- Official route segmentVincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve to Acri Meadow Park, about 13 mi
The current Cumberland County access table places Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve at mile 18.8 and Acri Meadow Park at mile 5.8 on the Conodoguinet.
- Public access addresses110 Sample Bridge Road to 55 Acri Meadow Drive
Cumberland County identifies both endpoints as named public launches and publishes access-table coordinates; those official coordinates are used instead of address geocoding.
- Gauge check during route review · 2026-07-13USGS 01570000 at Hogestown
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- Official minimum guidanceBoat above 1.7 ft at Hogestown
Cumberland County says recommended stream levels for boating on the Conodoguinet are above 1.7 ft at the Hogestown gauge.
- High-water contextAction stage 6 ft, flood stage 8 ft
The county safety alert and the USGS station page identify 6 ft as action stage and 8 ft as flood stage at Hogestown, supporting a conservative minimum-only scoring posture rather than an expansive upper band.
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What water level is best for the Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve to Acri Meadow Park route on the Conodoguinet Creek?
Paddle Today watches Conodoguinet Creek near Hogestown, PA and uses 1.70 ft as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does the Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve to Acri Meadow Park route on the Conodoguinet Creek start and end?
This route starts at Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve launch and ends at Acri Meadow Park launch, about 13 mi on the water.
Is the Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve to Acri Meadow Park route on the Conodoguinet Creek suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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