East Sandy Creek facts for kids

East Sandy Creek is a cool stream located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a 'tributary,' which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a bigger one. East Sandy Creek flows into the mighty Allegheny River.

You can find where East Sandy Creek joins the Allegheny River about 5 miles (or 8 kilometers) downstream from a town called Franklin.

If you like paddling, like kayaking or canoeing, the East Sandy Creek has some fun 'rapids.' These are parts of the creek where the water flows faster and gets a bit bumpy. They are usually rated I-II, which means they are pretty easy to navigate for most paddlers.

Where East Sandy Creek Flows

East Sandy Creek travels through several different areas as it makes its way to the Allegheny River. These areas are called 'political subdivisions' or townships. Knowing which townships a creek flows through helps local governments manage the land and water around it.

Townships Along the Creek

As you follow East Sandy Creek downstream, you would pass through these townships:

• Washington Township
• Elk Township
• Pinegrove Township
• Ashland Township
• Cranberry Township
• Rockland Township

Other Streams Joining East Sandy Creek

Just like East Sandy Creek flows into the Allegheny River, many smaller streams, also called 'tributaries,' flow into East Sandy Creek. These smaller streams add water to the main creek as it travels.

Named Tributaries of East Sandy Creek

Here are some of the named streams that join East Sandy Creek as you go downstream: