Pennsylvania whitewater - Youghiogheny River, Fayette County

Fayette county, Ohiopyle Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     0.25 miles
  The Ohiopyle Falls stretch of Youghiogheny River in Fayette County is 0.25 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Youghiogheny River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Great exercise and spending some quality time in
    nature have a lot of people coming here. The campgrounds here at Youghiogheny River are pretty good. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around
here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is very short so no need to bring snacks.

Briefly about the general area:
Interesting geology is available here; Horseshoe Bend is right next door to Youghiogheny River, and don't leave Youghiogheny River without first paying a visit to Cucumber Falls. This river is so wonderful.
At Youghiogheny River during the summer months highs are in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer
 
temperatures fall down into the 60's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 30's while Youghiogheny River nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's. Good hiking is available along the Great Gorge Trail, and Ohiopyle Falls is an inspiring site to explore during your stay. Youghiogheny River commonly gets lots of rain; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February.

Youghiogheny River, Ohiopyle Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 0.25 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.86999
Longitude: -79.4937

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.86949
Longitude: -79.4948

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Local climate location: DONORA 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express MT PLEASANT- SCOTTDALE, Mount Pleasant
14 miles away
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Days Inn Donegal, Donegal
15 miles away
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Super 8 Uniontown PA, Uniontown
18 miles away
The Super 8 of Uniontown was newly built summer 2002. They are near Country Stroll Antiques, Penn State Fayette Campus, Laurel Caverns and Uniontown Hospital. They offer Super Start Plus Breakfast...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Youghiogheny River.
 Whitewater Near Youghiogheny River:
Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 2 miles away, Class III - 7.4 miles long (Ohiopyle to Bruner Run)
Meadow Run, Fayette County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 381 to Youghiogheny River)
Beaver Creek, Fayette County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (LR 26023 to confluence with Meadow Run)
Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class II - 10.4 miles long (Confluence to Ohiopyle)
Indian Creek, Fayette County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (Route 381 to Camp Carmel)
Drake Run, Somerset County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Draketown to Youghiogheny River)
Fike Run, Fayette County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 4.8 miles long (to Gibbon Glade Run)
Whites Creek, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Listonburg to Casselman River)
Mill Run, Garrett County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake)
Laurel Hill Creek, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class II+ - 16.2 miles long (Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina)
 Ski Areas Near Youghiogheny River:
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 16 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 19 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 19 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 28 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 44 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 46 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 75 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 84 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Youghiogheny River:
Holiday Inn Express MT PLEASANT- SCOTTDALE, Mount Pleasant , 14 miles away
Days Inn Donegal, Donegal , 15 miles away
Super 8 Uniontown PA, Uniontown , 18 miles away
Fairfield Inn Uniontown, Uniontown , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn UNIONTOWN, Uniontown , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Youghiogheny River:
Scarlett Knob Campground, Ohiopyle, 2 miles away
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Mill Run, 5 miles away
Mill Run Campground, Mill Run, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Youghiogheny River:
Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 1 miles away
Mile Trail, Fayette County , 13 miles away
 Lakes Near Youghiogheny River

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