Sterrettania to State Route 5 18.8 miles
Class Grad Size
(Area/Volume) Scene/Pol Level
I 16/30 Small B/B
Streamside
Topographic Maps: Swanville,
Edinboro North, Albion Fairview
County Maps: Erie
Description: In the first mile you pass cabins along the creek, then the creek starts to enter a steep wooded valley, which gives way to almost vertical exposed slate cliffs. The canyon seems remote for a long distance with many sidestream waterfalls. There is an impressive covered bridge several miles below the put‑in. About five miles before Lake Erie you see occasional civilization again. [Checked 2002]
Difficulties: Just upstream of the railroad trestle, there is a 2-foot falls involving a short portage. At higher levels it might be runnable.
Shuttle: The put-in is at the Newburger Road Bridge in Sterrettania. To reach the take‑out, return to Sterrettania Road (State Route 832) and turn left/west. Follow State Route 832 to US Route 20 in Girard. Turn left/west on US Route 20 and go several blocks to State Route 18. Turn right/north and follow State Route 18 through Lake City to State Route 5. Turn left/west and follow to the campground at the State Route 5 Bridge. Ask permission first. The mouth of the creek by Lake Erie is private.
Gauge: Painted gauge on center pier of the Sterrettania Road Bridge should read a minimum of 0.0 feet.
Normal Wet Period: No
available statistics on seasons. Since this section is small, it should
normally be runnable approximately January through April.