Pennsylvania | Southwestern Pennsylvania
South Fork Tenmile Creek
Beagle Club Road Launch to Clarksville Kayak Launch
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Route overview
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
A named nine-mile South Fork Tenmile Creek day run with a direct Jefferson gauge, conservative minimum-only stage screen, and a local launch guide.
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Put-in
Beagle Club Road Launch, JeffersonVerify current endpoint parking, carry paths, permits, and closures before launch.
Take-out
Clarksville Kayak Launch, ClarksvilleDo not use private banks, unlisted roadside pull-offs, or fields for access.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Verify current endpoint parking, carry paths, permits, and closures before launch.
- Do not use private banks, unlisted roadside pull-offs, or fields for access.
Watch for
- Low water below 2.0 ft
- Rapid rise and debris
- Strainers and bridge approaches
- Cold water
- Limited or changing access
- Private-bank constraints
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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
These are the live readings and threshold notes behind today's score.
| Gauge site | South Fork Tenmile Creek at Jefferson, PA |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 2.00 ft |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | CanoeDraft Western Pennsylvania gauge table |
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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.
- Named trip and endpointsBeagle Club Road Launch to Clarksville Kayak Launch, 9 miles
Kayak Greene County lists the nine-mile Tenmile Creek trip and separately lists both launch areas.
- Endpoint coordinatesBeagle Club Road 39.921925,-80.082823; Clarksville launch vicinity 39.972363,-80.046238
The launch-point page links named map pins for both endpoints; the links resolve to Google Maps coordinates.
- Live direct gauge and minimumUSGS 03073000; 2.0 ft minimum-only
CanoeDraft maps both Jefferson-to-Clarksville reaches to the direct South Fork Tenmile Creek gauge and reports 2.0 ft as the lowest runnable stage; USGS provides continuous stage telemetry.
- Access, season, and permitsKayak Greene County launch guidance; April–June best flow; permit may be required
The local guide names the launch areas, warns that registration or a launch-use permit may be required, and reports the seasonal flow guidance.
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Quick answers
South Fork Tenmile Creek paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling South Fork Tenmile Creek?
Paddle Today watches South Fork Tenmile Creek at Jefferson, PA and uses 2.00 ft as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this South Fork Tenmile Creek route start and end?
This route starts at Beagle Club Road Launch, Jefferson and ends at Clarksville Kayak Launch, Clarksville, about Approximately 9 river miles on the water.
Is this South Fork Tenmile 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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