Distance: At 9.3 miles this section takes about 3-5 hours to float

River Features: This is one of the better canoeing sections in the valley, offering reliable water level and short riffle stretches. The depth of the creek in this section becomes 2-3 feet, and the average width is about 60 feet. A few buildings can be seen along this stretch, along with dense hardwood forests, steep ridges and banks and a few areas suitable for bird watching or wildlife photography. Game fish in this stretch reflect relatively good water quality; they include smallmouth bass, rock bass, white bass, catfish, sauger and various panfish species.

About 1/2 mile downstream of Knop Lake is the old Pyrmont Dam (see below). About 1/2 mile after that the creek passes under the Pyrmont Road (CR 800 W) bridge. 2 miles downstream of that is the CR 900 W (County Line Rd) bridge, and 3 miles further downstream is the Heath Rd (CR 900 E) bridge. After another 3 miles you will encounter the take-out downstream of the CR 725 E bridge on the left bank.

Hazards: Approximately 1/2 mile downstream of Knop Lake Public Fishing Area canoeists will encounter the Pyrmont Dam. Canoeists should take the channel to the right because it diverts around the dam; the channel is narrow, has a few sharp turns and tends to funnel water.