West Branch Pine Creek facts for kids
West Branch Pine Creek is a stream in Potter County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one called Pine Creek. This creek is about 17 miles (27 kilometers) long. It winds its way through places like Summit Township, West Branch Township, and a town called Galeton.
Where the Creek Flows
West Branch Pine Creek starts in a place called Summit Township. From there, it flows mostly southeast, winding through a valley. It passes through West Branch Township.
Along its journey, smaller streams join it. These include Hopper House Hollow, Sunken Branch, Indian Run, and Lyman Run. As the creek continues, its valley gets wider. Finally, after flowing through the community of Galeton, West Branch Pine Creek meets and joins Pine Creek.
What the Creek Looks Like
West Branch Pine Creek is quite similar to the upper parts of Pine Creek. The valley around West Branch Pine Creek is not very wide. You can see forests, open fields that used to be farms, and some houses or camps along its banks. Sometimes, you might even spot old fences near the water.
Fun Things to Do
You can go canoeing on about 6.9 miles (11.1 kilometers) of West Branch Pine Creek. The best times to canoe are when snow is melting or within a few days after heavy rain. The creek is considered easy to canoe, so it's a good spot for beginners. Edward Gertler, who wrote a book called Keystone Canoeing, says the views along the creek are "good."
