Little Pine Creek facts for kids

Little Pine Creek, looking downstream towards the mouth from the Pine Creek Rail Trail bridge over it in the village of Waterville, Cummings Township, Lycoming County.

Little Pine Creek is a cool stream in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one called Pine Creek. This creek is about 15.8 miles (25.4 kilometers) long. It winds its way through two areas: Pine Township and Cummings Township.

Where Does Little Pine Creek Flow?

Little Pine Creek starts in Pine Township. It begins where two smaller streams, Texas Creek and Blockhouse Creek, join together.

The creek then flows mostly southwest. It runs alongside Pennsylvania Route 284. As it goes, other small streams like Bear Run, Bonell Run, and Lick Run add their water to it.

The creek passes through a small place called English Mills. Further along, more streams like Coal Run, Callahans Run, and Otter Run join in.

Next, Little Pine Creek enters Cummings Township. Here, it flows into a large structure called the Little Pine Dam. After the dam, the creek turns south. It twists and turns for several miles. Finally, it crosses Pennsylvania Route 44 and meets up with Pine Creek. Little Pine Creek joins Pine Creek about 13.84 miles (22.27 kilometers) before Pine Creek ends.

What is the Area Around Little Pine Creek Like?

The land area that collects water for Little Pine Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 180 square miles (466 square kilometers).

Many people say Little Pine Creek looks like a smaller version of Pine Creek. The water in Little Pine Creek moves faster than in Pine Creek. The valley around the creek is narrow. In some lower parts, it looks like a mini-canyon. You can find groups of sycamore trees and summer camps along the valley.

There is a large dam on Little Pine Creek. This dam is about 120 feet (37 meters) tall.

Fun Things to Do at Little Pine Creek

Little Pine Creek is a great place for outdoor activities!

Canoeing and Kayaking

You can go canoeing or kayaking on about 15.6 miles (25.1 kilometers) of Little Pine Creek. The best times to do this are when snow is melting or within four days after a lot of rain. The creek is known for being a good place for canoeing. Edward Gertler, in his book Keystone Canoeing, says the scenery along the creek is "good."

Visiting Little Pine Creek State Park

A part of Little Pine Creek flows right through Little Pine Creek State Park. This park is a wonderful place to visit. You can enjoy nature, go fishing, or just relax by the water.