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Slippery Rock CreekEckert Bridge to Harris Bridge
A documented 3.5-mile lower Slippery Rock Creek run from Eckert Bridge to Harris Bridge in McConnells Mill State Park. Pennsylvania DCNR names the reach and endpoints; American Whitewater and local boater guidance tie runnable conditions to the Wurtemburg gauge.
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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 notes and hazards
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.
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- 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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Slippery Rock Creek at Wurtemburg, PA. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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NotesWhat to know before you go
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- 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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Slippery Rock Creek paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the Eckert Bridge to Harris Bridge route on the Slippery Rock Creek?
This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.
Where does the Eckert Bridge to Harris Bridge route on the Slippery Rock Creek start and end?
This route starts at Eckert Bridge Access, McConnells Mill State Park and ends at Harris Bridge Access, Mountville Road, Approximately 3.5 river miles on the water.
Is the Eckert Bridge to Harris Bridge route on the Slippery Rock Creek suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a hard route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.
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