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Pennsylvania whitewater - Youghiogheny River, Fayette County
Fayette
county,
Confluence to Ohiopyle section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 10.4 miles
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The Yough is a fabulous year round class 3-4 run. The loop, the first 1.5 miles of the Lower has 7 rapids to keep anyone thoroughly entertained, then you just walk back to your car. Says Eric Martin
The nature scenery of Pennsylvania and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This section of Youghiogheny River in Fayette County is 10.4 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions |
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for lots of people. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
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general area:
Youghiogheny River gets much water; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summertime at Youghiogheny River comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls
down to the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's; all through the dark hours in the winter at Youghiogheny River temperatures sink to the 10's.
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Youghiogheny River, Confluence to Ohiopyle road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II
Length:
10.4
miles
Average Gradient: 11 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.81169
Longitude: -79.36091
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.87039
Longitude: -79.4911
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Paddler input for Youghiogheny River, Pennsylvania:
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All Pennsylvania Whitewater
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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 Youghiogheny River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Youghiogheny River. |
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Drake Run, Somerset
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Draketown to Youghiogheny River) |
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Youghiogheny River, Fayette
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV - 0.25 miles long (Ohiopyle Falls) |
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Youghiogheny River, Fayette
County
, 5 miles away, Class III - 7.4 miles long (Ohiopyle to Bruner Run) |
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Beaver Creek, Fayette
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (LR 26023 to confluence with Meadow Run) |
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Meadow Run, Fayette
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 381 to Youghiogheny River) |
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Whites Creek, Somerset
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Listonburg to Casselman River) |
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Indian Creek, Fayette
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (Route 381 to Camp Carmel) |
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Mill Run, Garrett
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake) |
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Laurel Hill Creek, Somerset
County
, 9 miles away, Class II+ - 16.2 miles long (Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina) |
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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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| | Ski Areas Near Youghiogheny River:
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 13 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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Wisp, Maryland
, 16 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 16 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 25 miles away, 940 vertical feet |
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Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 40 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 42 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 44 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 65 miles away, 1072 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 71 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 85 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Youghiogheny River:
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Donegal - Days Inn, Donegal
, 15 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
, 18 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn By Marriott Uniontown, Uniontown
, 23 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel Uniontown Pa, Uniontown
, 23 miles away |
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