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Maryland whitewater - Youghiogheny River, Garrett County
Garrett
county,
Sang Run Road to Friendsville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V 9.9 miles
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The beautiful scenery of Maryland and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maryland are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The Sang Run Road to |
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Friendsville stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. And of course, there are
| campgrounds nearby. The Sang Run Road to Friendsville stretch of Youghiogheny River is 9.9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section.
Briefly about the general area:
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Gap Falls. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Youghiogheny River with night lows in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows throughout the wintertime for Youghiogheny River tend to be in the 10's.
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gets a good deal of rainfall; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.
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Youghiogheny River, Sang Run Road to Friendsville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
IV-V
Length:
9.9
miles
Average Gradient: 52 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.5738
Longitude: -79.43159
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.6639
Longitude: -79.4075
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Paddler input for Youghiogheny River, Maryland:
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Current weather conditions at Youghiogheny River, Maryland
Local climate location: UNIONTOWN 3 miles away
          
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Wisp Resort, Mchenry
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5 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...
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Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville
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21 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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Donegal - Days Inn, Donegal
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26 miles away
Conveniently located at the gateway of the Laurel Highlands, the Days Inn Donegal is perfect whether you are visiting the Laurel Highlands for thrilling outdoor adventure or a great family getaway. T...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Morgantown, West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Morgantown, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Youghiogheny River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Whitewater Near Youghiogheny River:
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Bear Creek, Garrett
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville) |
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Deep Creek, Garrett
County
, 6 miles away, Class V - 1.4 miles long (Dam to Youghiogheny River) |
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Youghiogheny River, Garrett
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Bridge above Swallow Falls to Deep Creek Power Plant) |
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Muddy Creek, Garrett
County
, 6 miles away, Class III - 3.7 miles long (Below Browning Dam to eddy right above Muddy Creek Falls) |
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Mill Run, Garrett
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake) |
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Youghiogheny River, Garrett
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Tippy-Top) |
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Whites Creek, Somerset
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Listonburg to Casselman River) |
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Youghiogheny River, Fayette
County
, 12 miles away, Class II - 10.4 miles long (Confluence to Ohiopyle) |
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Beaver Creek, Fayette
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (LR 26023 to confluence with Meadow Run) |
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Youghiogheny River, Garrett
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-II - 15.5 miles long (US Route 50 to Millers Run) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Youghiogheny River:
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Wisp, Maryland
, 5 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 23 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 26 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 33 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 34 miles away, 940 vertical feet |
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Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 51 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 62 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 70 miles away, 1072 vertical feet |
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 75 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Youghiogheny River:
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Wisp Resort, Mchenry
, 5 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville
, 21 miles away |
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Donegal - Days Inn, Donegal
, 26 miles away |
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Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis
, 26 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn By Marriott Uniontown, Uniontown
, 27 miles away |
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