Maryland whitewater - Mill Run, Garrett County

Garrett county, Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV+     8 miles
  The natural beauty of Maryland and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This stretch of Mill Run in Maryland is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV+ section. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There's camping available near Mill Run. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend
    some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake stretch is the only paddling stretch along Mill Run. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away
from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The put-in location is a short drive from Somerset, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the months of summer here at Mill Run, high temperatures generally get into the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Mill Run dipping down into the 10's through winter nights.
Mill Run gets lots of water; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
 

Mill Run, Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV+
Length: 8 miles
Average Gradient: 105 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.71666
Longitude: -79.30001

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.71666
Longitude: -79.38334

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Current weather conditions at Mill Run, Maryland
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Local climate location: UNIONTOWN 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn At Deep Creek Lake, Mchenry
8 miles away
1/2 mile from Deep Creek Lake and Marsh Hill-Wisp ski area. Local shops and restaurants nearby. Located among numerous state parks. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Hotel has 4 floors. No elevator o...

Wisp Resort, Mchenry
9 miles away
For information on lodging/ski packages/golf packages, please call the Wisp directly at 800-462-9477. The Wisp Mountain Resort Hotel and Conference Center in beautiful Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, has...

Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville
16 miles away
Convenient interstate location. Pet Accommodation: 20.00/night per pet. 2 pets per room, up to 15 lbs. Refundable Pet Deposit: 50.00 USD, due at check-in for cash paying guests. Do not leave pets unat...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mill Run.
 Whitewater Near Mill Run:
Whites Creek, Somerset County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Listonburg to Casselman River)
Bear Creek, Garrett County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville)
Drake Run, Somerset County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Draketown to Youghiogheny River)
Youghiogheny River, Garrett County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.9 miles long (Sang Run Road to Friendsville)
Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 9 miles away, Class II - 10.4 miles long (Confluence to Ohiopyle)
Casselman River, Garrett (MD) Somerset (PA) County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6.2 miles long (Markleton to Harnedsville)
Laurel Hill Creek, Somerset County , 10 miles away, Class II+ - 16.2 miles long (Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina)
Casselman River - North Branch, Garrett County , 11 miles away, Class I-III+ - 6 miles long (Dung Hill Road to Maryland Route 485)
Deep Creek, Garrett County , 12 miles away, Class V - 1.4 miles long (Dam to Youghiogheny River)
Youghiogheny River, Garrett County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Bridge above Swallow Falls to Deep Creek Power Plant)
 Ski Areas Near Mill Run:
Wisp, Maryland , 9 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 17 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 19 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 27 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 36 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 38 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 49 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 62 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 81 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mill Run:
Comfort Inn At Deep Creek Lake, Mchenry , 8 miles away
Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 16 miles away
Days Inn Donegal, Donegal , 21 miles away
Hampton Inn Somerset, Somerset , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mill Run:
Camp Sunrise Mountain, Friendsville, 6 miles away
Bumble Bee Recreational Vehicle Park & Campground, Accident, 7 miles away
Double G Campground, Mc Henry, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Mill Run:
Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 14 miles away

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