South Creek Spring, Girard, PA

4.3

(127 reviews)

About This Spring

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Description

Located approximately 20 miles west of Erie, PA, this is one of the most popular springs in northwestern Pennsylvania. It is easily accessible on the west side of South Creek Rd. in Girard, PA. The water seeps through a mixed, healthy forest before exiting from the hillside through a PVC pipe. The flow is strong and continuous, and the water is mineral rich and slightly alkaline. This spring has been frequented by hundreds of locals since the early 1900’s and has long been reputed to have great healing properties.

Nearest Address

S Creek Rd.

Directions from Nearest Address

From downtown Girard, PA: – Travel west on Rt. 20 through Girard – After passing through Girard and down a large ravine just west of the town, turn left onto S. Creek Rd. – Follow S. Creek Rd. for approximately 3/4 of a mile – Spring and parking area are located on the right side

Vital Information

  • Fee: No Fee
  • Access: Public
  • Flow: Continuous
  • TDS: 200
  • Temp: 46 F
  • pH: 7.2

Hours Spring is Open:

Always

GPS:

Unknown

Map Link: South Creek Spring Map

Submitted by: minqua

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