Pennsylvania whitewater - Youghiogheny River, Fayette County
Fayette
county,
Ohiopyle to Bruner Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III 7.4 miles
The natural beauty of Pennsylvania and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Ohiopyle to Bruner Run stretch of Youghiogheny River is 7.4 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for
a while are great attractions for lots of people. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in
your car. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Pennsylvania tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding.
Briefly about the general area: If you want to visit some exciting stuff, visit Horseshoe Bend It's always pleasant to pop by Jonathan Run Falls. During the warm months, highs generally are in the 80's at Youghiogheny River. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 60's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Youghiogheny River are
in the 10's. Put some time aside to spend at Sugar Run Falls if you're here at Youghiogheny River, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Youghiogheny River; Great Gorge Trail is a good local trail. A great deal of rainfall falls at Youghiogheny River; most of the rain falls through July, and February is when it's the driest. This is such a great river.
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