Pennsylvania whitewater - Youghiogheny River, Fayette County Fayette county, Confluence to Ohiopyle section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     10.4 miles   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 scenic beauty of Fayette County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. This section of Youghiogheny River is 10.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're     visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Confluence to Ohiopyle stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Somerset, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about   the general area: Youghiogheny River is a wet spot that gets a good deal of rainfall; July is the month that gets the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. For the duration of the months of summer highs here at Youghiogheny River get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. Through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 30's; night lows at Youghiogheny River during the wintertime frequently fall into the 10's. 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    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.81169 Longitude: -79.36091 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.87039 Longitude: -79.4911 Paddler input for Youghiogheny River, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Youghiogheny River, Pennsylvania Local climate location: DONORA 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Youghiogheny River.   Whitewater Near Youghiogheny River: Drake Run, Somerset County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Draketown to Youghiogheny River) Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 0.25 miles long (Ohiopyle Falls) Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class III - 7.4 miles long (Ohiopyle to Bruner Run) Beaver Creek, Fayette County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (LR 26023 to confluence with Meadow Run) Meadow Run, Fayette County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 381 to Youghiogheny River) Whites Creek, Somerset County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Listonburg to Casselman River) Indian Creek, Fayette County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (Route 381 to Camp Carmel) Mill Run, Garrett County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake) Laurel Hill Creek, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class II+ - 16.2 miles long (Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina) Bear Creek, Garrett County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville)   Ski Areas Near Youghiogheny River: Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 13 miles away, 754 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 16 miles away, 700 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 16 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 25 miles away, 940 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 180 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 42 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 44 miles away, 850 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 71 miles away, 500 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 85 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Youghiogheny River: Days Inn Donegal, Donegal , 15 miles away Comfort Inn At Deep Creek Lake, Mchenry , 15 miles away Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Express MT PLEASANT- SCOTTDALE, Mount Pleasant , 18 miles away Super 8 Uniontown PA, Uniontown , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Youghiogheny River: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Mill Run, 6 miles away Mill Run Campground, Mill Run, 6 miles away Scarlett Knob Campground, Ohiopyle, 6 miles away   Trails Near Youghiogheny River: Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 6 miles away Mile Trail, Fayette County , 18 miles away