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US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV 7 miles
The beautiful scenery of Maryland and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville stretch of Bear Creek in Maryland is 7 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The put-in is not too far from Somerset, please print out a copy of the road map further down the
page so you won’t get lost. The US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville stretch is the only paddling stretch along Bear Creek. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Some people
prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Bear Creek generally gets lots of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is July while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. A splendid place to explore in close proximity to Bear Creek is Peppermint Hollow. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Bear Creek. When the night sets in temperatures
plunge down into the 60's. During the winter the highs are commonly in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Bear Creek plunge into the 10's.
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