Hunts Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hunts Run |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | plateau in Davidson Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania 2,240 to 2,260 feet (680 to 690 m) |
| River mouth | Sullivan Branch in Davidson Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Length | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Sullivan Branch → East Branch Fishing Creek → Fishing Creek → Susquehanna River |
| Basin size | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
Hunts Run is a small stream located in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It flows into a larger stream called Sullivan Branch. Hunts Run is about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) long. It flows through an area known as Davidson Township. The land area that drains into Hunts Run, called its watershed, is about 0.40 square miles (1.0 km2).
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Where Hunts Run Flows
Hunts Run starts on a high, flat area called a plateau in Davidson Township. From there, it begins to flow towards the east. Almost right away, the stream enters a valley. In this valley, the water flows very steeply downhill. After flowing for a short distance, Hunts Run meets and joins the Sullivan Branch. This meeting point is about 1.68 miles (2.70 km) upstream from where the Sullivan Branch itself ends.
Water Quality of Hunts Run
The water in Hunts Run has some problems. It often becomes very acidic, which means its pH level is very low (less than 4). This low pH is not good for the plants and animals that live in the water. The water quality is considered "severe," which is a very poor rating.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has noted that Hunts Run's water quality is affected by pollution from the air. This pollution can cause metals and other substances to fall into the water, making it unhealthy. Experts have been working to improve the stream's water quality since 2002.
Land and Rocks Around the Stream
The land around Hunts Run is quite high up. Near where the stream joins Sullivan Branch, the elevation is about 1,624 feet (495 m) above sea level. Where Hunts Run begins, the land is even higher, between 2,240 feet (680 m) and 2,260 feet (690 m) high.
The rocks under Hunts Run change along its path. Where the stream starts, the rocks are part of something called the Burgoon Sandstone. As the stream flows further, it moves over rocks from the Huntley Mountain Formation.
The soil around Hunts Run also varies. Near the end of the stream, the soil is called the Deep-Wellsboro-Oquaga soil. In the middle parts of the stream, you might see rock outcroppings, which are places where rocks stick out of the ground. Higher up, near where the stream begins, the soil is mostly the Oquaga soil and the Morris soil. Most of the soils in this area are quite acidic.
The Hunts Run Watershed
The watershed of Hunts Run covers an area of 0.40 square miles (1.0 km2). This means all the rain and snow that falls on this area eventually flows into Hunts Run. There are about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) of streams within this watershed, including Hunts Run itself.
A beautiful waterfall called the Hunts Run falls can be found on this stream. It's a type of waterfall where the water cascades (flows over rocks) and then drops. This waterfall is about 30 feet (9.1 m) tall.
There is also a hiking trail that goes near the lower parts of Hunts Run. This stream is important for supporting aquatic life, which means it's a home for various water plants and animals.
