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Pennsylvania | Western Pennsylvania
Redbank Creek
Climax to St. Charles Road
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
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.
Plan this segment
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Access caveats and watch for
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.
Watch for
- Low water below 2.8 ft
- Rapid rise and debris
- Strainers and bridge approaches
- Cold water
- Limited cell service
- Private-bank access constraints
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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Redbank Creek at St. Charles, PA |
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| Target band | 2.80 ft to 6.00 ft |
| Low threshold | 2.80 ft |
| High threshold | 6.00 ft |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official data source |
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| Main source behind this score | PA Angler & Boater and RVTA Redbank Creek float window |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- 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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Quick answers
Redbank Creek paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling 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 this Redbank Creek route 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 About 4.5 river mi on the water.
Is this Redbank Creek route good 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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