Howe Bridge (Tr 342), Clarion County To Confluence With Piney Reservoir river run
Howe Bridge (Tr 342), Clarion County To Confluence With Piney Reservoir
The segment mileage for this run is approximately 8.5 miles, with an average gradient of 20 feet per mile. The river features several notable rapids, including Double Drop, Rattlesnake, Bowtie, and Bull Rapids. These rapids offer challenges such as narrow channels, steep drops, and technical maneuvers.
There are certain regulations that paddlers must follow when visiting this area. Camping is not allowed along the riverbank, and fires must be contained to designated fire rings. All paddlers must wear a properly fitting personal flotation device, and alcohol is not permitted on the river. Additionally, paddlers must obtain a permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to use the river.
Overall, the Whitewater River run from Howe Bridge (TR 342) to Piney Reservoir is a thrilling adventure for intermediate to advanced paddlers. With the ideal streamflow range, exciting rapids, and necessary regulations, this run is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in whitewater paddling in Pennsylvania.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Howe Bridge (Tr 342), Clarion County To Confluence With Piney Reservoir -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clarion River Near Piney | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Clarion River At Cooksburg | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Redbank Creek At Brookville | 315 cfs | → |
| Redbank Creek At St. Charles | 572 cfs | → |
| Tionesta Creek At Tionesta Creek Dam | 889 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Parker | 12,700 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- Mill Creek Boat Launch
- Toby Boat Launch
- River Road Barnett Township
- Nebraska
- Kahle Lake -Clarion Access
- Kahle Lake -Venango Access
Other river runs
- Begins Below The Youghiogheny River Lake Dam In Confluence, Pennsylvania To Ends In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
- Blackwell, Pennsylvania To Short Mountain Gap Near Torbert, Pennsylvania
- The Colton Road Bridge Near Ansonia, Pennsylvania To Blackwell, Pennsylvania
- Dam At Peninsula To End Of Canal Near Confluence With Chippewa Creek
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Howe Bridge (Tr 342), Clarion County To Confluence With Piney Reservoir as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Howe Bridge (Tr 342), Clarion County To Confluence With Piney Reservoir
What's the optimal flow for Howe Bridge (Tr 342), Clarion County To Confluence With Piney Reservoir?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Howe Bridge (Tr 342), Clarion County To Confluence With Piney Reservoir.