Pennsylvania | Western Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock Creek
Eckert Bridge to Harris Bridge
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
A documented lower Slippery Rock whitewater reach with named state-park access, direct Wurtemburg gauge guidance, and a short shuttle.
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Put-in
Eckert Bridge Access, McConnells Mill State ParkEckert and Harris access conditions, parking, and carry paths can change; verify on arrival.
Take-out
Harris Bridge Access, Mountville RoadDo not use private banks, closed roads, or informal roadside pull-offs.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Eckert and Harris access conditions, parking, and carry paths can change; verify on arrival.
- Do not use private banks, closed roads, or informal roadside pull-offs.
Watch for
- Class II–IV rapids
- fast rises
- low-water rock contact
- strainers and bridge hazards
- cold water
- mandatory dam portage in the broader corridor
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Slippery Rock Creek at Wurtemburg, PA |
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| Target band | 400 cfs to 1,000 cfs |
| Low threshold | 150 cfs |
| High threshold | 1,600 cfs |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | American Whitewater Lower Slippery Rock gauge guidance |
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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 route and endpointsEckert Bridge to Harris Bridge, approximately 3.5 miles
Pennsylvania DCNR’s McConnells Mill boating page explicitly identifies the extension from Eckert Bridge to Harris Bridge.
- Live direct gauge and runnable windowUSGS 03106500; 400–1000 cfs preferred, below 150 cfs too low
USGS supplies continuous discharge and stage telemetry; American Whitewater publishes the operating guidance for the lower run.
- Endpoint coordinatesEckert Bridge 40.940496,-80.176460; Harris Bridge 40.912008,-80.216728
Keel Hauler publishes the Eckert and Harris bridge coordinates; Harris Bridge coordinates are independently corroborated by topographic mapping.
- Public access and safetyMcConnells Mill State Park access; Class II–IV; mandatory dam portage in broader corridor
The Lawrence County water-trails brochure names Eckert and Harris access; DCNR publishes the whitewater and dam warnings.
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Quick answers
Slippery Rock Creek paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Slippery Rock Creek?
Paddle Today watches Slippery Rock Creek at Wurtemburg, PA and treats 400 cfs to 1,000 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Slippery Rock Creek route start and end?
This route starts at Eckert Bridge Access, McConnells Mill State Park and ends at Harris Bridge Access, Mountville Road, about Approximately 3.5 river miles on the water.
Is this Slippery Rock Creek route good for beginners?
This is listed as a hard route. Treat the live score as a planning aid, then confirm conditions, hazards, access, and group skill before launching.
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