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Pennsylvania whitewater - Drake Run, Somerset County
Somerset
county,
Draketown to Youghiogheny River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V+ 2 miles
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This section of Drake Run is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V+ section. The natural beauty of Somerset County and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The Draketown to Youghiogheny River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Drake Run. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away |
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from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The starting location is a short drive from Somerset, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Some people prefer whitewater
| rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near.
Briefly about the general area:
Near Drake Run you stumble on Ohiopyle Gorge which is a splendid place to check out. Drake Run sees pretty high levels of precipitation; throughout the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is February.
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the duration of the summer months at Drake Run highs are mostly in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. Highs all through the wintertime are mostly in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Drake Run.
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Drake Run, Draketown to Youghiogheny River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
IV-V+
Length:
2
miles
Average Gradient: 200 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.85229
Longitude: -79.3677
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.8385
Longitude: -79.38671
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Paddler input for Drake Run, Pennsylvania:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Somerset, Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Somerset, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Drake Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Drake Run. |
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Youghiogheny River, Fayette
County
, 3 miles away, Class II - 10.4 miles long (Confluence to Ohiopyle) |
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Whites Creek, Somerset
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Listonburg to Casselman River) |
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Laurel Hill Creek, Somerset
County
, 6 miles away, Class II+ - 16.2 miles long (Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina) |
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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, Fayette
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV - 0.25 miles long (Ohiopyle Falls) |
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Youghiogheny River, Fayette
County
, 8 miles away, Class III - 7.4 miles long (Ohiopyle to Bruner Run) |
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Casselman River, Garrett (MD) Somerset (PA)
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6.2 miles long (Markleton to Harnedsville) |
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Beaver Creek, Fayette
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (LR 26023 to confluence with Meadow Run) |
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Bear Creek, Garrett
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville) |
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Meadow Run, Fayette
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 381 to Youghiogheny River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Drake Run:
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 11 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 14 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Wisp, Maryland
, 15 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 22 miles away, 940 vertical feet |
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Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 42 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 43 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 45 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 62 miles away, 1072 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 69 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 87 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Drake Run:
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Donegal - Days Inn, Donegal
, 14 miles away |
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Wisp Resort, Mchenry
, 16 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express E HUNTINGDON-MT PLEASANT, Mount Pleasant
, 19 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville
, 21 miles away |
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Somerset Super 8 Motel, Somerset
, 22 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Drake Run:
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Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County
, 9 miles away |
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Wolf Rocks Trail, Westmoreland County
, 20 miles away |
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14 miles away
19 miles away
