Pennsylvania | Western Pennsylvania
Redbank CreekClimax to St. Charles Road
A distinct 4.5-mile extension below the existing New Bethlehem-to-Climax float, from the named Climax access at Trail Mile 17 to the Saint Charles Road crossing at Trail Mile 12.5. The official Pennsylvania Angler & Boater guide describes this continuation and ties it to the Saint Charles gauge; the RVTA map documents the public trail/road corridor and low-water caution.
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A distinct downstream extension described by the official guide; the Saint Charles Road crossing is a road take-out, not a maintained ramp.
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Put-in
Climax access at Trail Mile 17Verify lawful parking and carry access at the Saint Charles Road crossing on the day of travel.
Take-out
Saint Charles Road crossing at Trail Mile 12.5Do not substitute private banks or unlisted roadside pull-offs.
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Access caveats
- Verify lawful parking and carry access at the Saint Charles Road crossing on the day of travel.
- Do not substitute private banks or unlisted roadside pull-offs.
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- Low water below 2.8 ft
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| Gauge site | Redbank Creek at St. Charles, PA |
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| Preferred range | 2.80 ft to 6.00 ft |
| Low threshold | 2.80 ft |
| High threshold | 6.00 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | PA Angler & Boater and RVTA Redbank Creek float window |
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- Official continuation and thresholdClimax to Saint Charles Road; 2.7–under 6 ft, with 2.8 ft conservative minimum
PA Angler & Boater names the additional 4.5 miles and Saint Charles Road take-out; RVTA map directs paddlers to at least 2.8 ft at St. Charles or Brookville.
- Endpoint coordinatesClimax 40.985227,-79.375191; Saint Charles Road bridge 40.99465,-79.39304
Climax coordinates are published by RVTA; the Saint Charles Road crossing is the mapped public bridge on T-466/SR 1005 and is cross-checked against the USGS station vicinity.
- Live direct gaugeUSGS 03032500 at St. Charles
USGS provides continuous discharge and stage telemetry; the official guide explicitly directs paddlers to monitor the Saint Charles gauge.
- Camping and logisticsDesignated Redbank Valley Trail camping; shuttle required
RVTA publishes trail, camping, limited cell service, and access cautions; endpoint parking must be verified on arrival.
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Redbank Creek paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the Climax to St. Charles Road route on the Redbank Creek?
Paddle Today watches Redbank Creek at St. Charles, PA and treats 2.80 ft to 6.00 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does the Climax to St. Charles Road route on the Redbank Creek start and end?
This route starts at Climax access at Trail Mile 17 and ends at Saint Charles Road crossing at Trail Mile 12.5, about 4.5 river mi on the water.
Is the Climax to St. Charles Road route on the Redbank 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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