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Sandy Run
Sandy Run in Roslyn Park, Roslyn PA 02.JPG
Sandy Run in Roslyn Park, Roslyn, Pennsylvania
Country United States of America
Physical characteristics
Main source 250 feet (76 m)
40°07′43″N 75°07′32″W / 40.128721°N 75.1254514°W / 40.128721; -75.1254514
River mouth 148 feet (45 m)
40°07′48″N 75°13′14″W / 40.1301097°N 75.2204546°W / 40.1301097; -75.2204546

Sandy Run is a small stream, like a natural flowing river, located in Pennsylvania, United States of America. It's known as a "second-order stream." This means it's formed when two smaller streams (first-order streams) join together. Sandy Run eventually flows into a larger stream called Wissahickon Creek. You can find where it joins the creek at Fort Washington State Park.

Sandy Run starts in areas like Dresher and Roslyn, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows towards the west for about 6 miles (around 9.7 kilometers).

Where Sandy Run Flows

This stream travels through several different townships. These include Abington, Upper Dublin, Springfield, and Whitemarsh Townships.

As it makes its way, Sandy Run also passes through a few golf courses. Some of these are Sandy Run Country Club, Lu Lu Country Club, and Manufacturers Country Club.

Fishing in Sandy Run

If you enjoy fishing, you might be able to catch some fish in certain parts of Sandy Run. The best spots for fishing are usually between Manufacturer's Country Club and where the stream meets the Wissahickon Creek.

Many different types of fish live in Sandy Run. You might find Sunfish, Carp, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Catfish. There are also several other kinds of fish that call this stream home.

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