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Lawrence County Pennsylvania Whitewater Rafting
Slippery Rock Creek
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McConnells
Mill State Park
Slippery Rock Creek is a Class II to IV river, depending on water
level. Spring and Fall are the best time for boating.
Boaters generally start from Rose Point (US 422 bridge), outside of the
park boundary, to Eckert Bridge, covering 2.5 miles with a portage around
the dam at the Old Mill. It is illegal to “run” the dam. An additional 3.5
miles of whitewater from Eckert Bridge to Harris Bridge can extend the run
for boaters to 6 miles. Rafts, canoes and kayaks are not available for
rent in the park.
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| Non-powered boats must have one of
the following: launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State
Parks, available at most state park offices; or boat registration or
launching permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. |
All whitewater boaters on Slippery Rock Creek must learn to
recognize natural dangers and understand that injury and death are a
possibility when boating Slippery Rock Creek.
Only those properly equipped, trained and experienced should consider
whitewater boating. Whitewater boating is permitted in rubber rafts,
whitewater canoes and kayaks. Rafts must be at least eight feet long and
have at least two air chambers in the gunnels with a minimum outside
diameter tube of 14 inches. Non-inflatable canoes and kayaks must be of a
design intended for whitewater use. Boating must be in accordance with the
American Whitewater Affiliation Safety Code. All boaters enter the water
at their own risk. Inner tubes and air mattresses are prohibited.
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