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swampboy62 · 05-16-2014, 03:00 PM

Looks like my Saturday (May 17) could be opening up, and I hope to get over to the Allegheny River area and paddle some class II whitewater while the water is up.

Plans are fluid, and nothing is guaranteed. But the likely scenario is to drive over to Scrubgrass Creek near Kennerdell and scout water levels. If Scrubgrass looks good, then I'll likely make a run or two of the short lower section. If Scrubgrass looks high, then I'd probably head over to the other side of the Allegheny and try for Deer Creek (one of my all time favorites). If Scrubgrass looks low I'll consider either Bear Creek or East Sandy Creek.

I've paddled all these creeks several times and have a pretty good idea of what to expect. Plan as of now is to hike or bike any shuttle.

I'll be checking back on the board a couple of times tonight and early tomorrow as well. If you have the equipment, skills and will to deal with the uncertainty of chasing water in the Allegheny Gorge you're welcome to come along.

Steve Z

05-16-2014, 03:00 PM	#1
swampboy62 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 141 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Western PA class II whitewater Saturday Looks like my Saturday (May 17) could be opening up, and I hope to get over to the Allegheny River area and paddle some class II whitewater while the water is up. Plans are fluid, and nothing is guaranteed. But the likely scenario is to drive over to Scrubgrass Creek near Kennerdell and scout water levels. If Scrubgrass looks good, then I'll likely make a run or two of the short lower section. If Scrubgrass looks high, then I'd probably head over to the other side of the Allegheny and try for Deer Creek (one of my all time favorites). If Scrubgrass looks low I'll consider either Bear Creek or East Sandy Creek. I've paddled all these creeks several times and have a pretty good idea of what to expect. Plan as of now is to hike or bike any shuttle. I'll be checking back on the board a couple of times tonight and early tomorrow as well. If you have the equipment, skills and will to deal with the uncertainty of chasing water in the Allegheny Gorge you're welcome to come along. Steve Z Last edited by swampboy62; 05-16-2014 at 03:08 PM.