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Big Meadows Boat Ramp

Big Meadows Canoe Access near Ansonia is the primary launch point for paddling through Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon section of Pine Creek, offering ample parking, restrooms, and a water pump.

The 17-mile scenic paddle through the gorge typically takes 4-6 hours and features Class I-III rapids depending on water levels; a PA Fish and Boat Commission launch permit is required.

Shuttle services are available through local outfitters to return vehicles from downstream takeout points like Blackwell.


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