Pennsylvania whitewater - Youghiogheny River, Fayette County Fayette county, Ohiopyle to Bruner Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     7.4 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The scenic beauty of Fayette County and the water flowing gracefully down Youghiogheny River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Ohiopyle to Bruner Run stretch of Youghiogheny River in Pennsylvania is 7.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem     but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Ohiopyle to Bruner Run stretch is just one of them. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: A spree to Jonathan Run Falls will fill your soul with great feelings, and you need to go to Horseshoe Bend since you're here. It's always good to check out Sugar Run Falls; if the weather is tremendous, you can go for a hike along the Great Gorge Trail. This river is so wonderful.   The high level of rainfall makes Youghiogheny River a rather wet spot; July is when you get the most rain here, and February is when it's the driest. All through the months of summer at Youghiogheny River temperatures are regularly in the 80's while nighttime lows are generally in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Youghiogheny River drop into the 10's. Youghiogheny River, Ohiopyle to Bruner Run road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 7.4 miles Average Gradient: 25 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.87099 Longitude: -79.49524 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.92684 Longitude: -79.48591 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 10 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: Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 0.25 miles long (Ohiopyle Falls) Meadow Run, Fayette County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 381 to Youghiogheny River) Indian Creek, Fayette County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (Route 381 to Camp Carmel) Beaver Creek, Fayette County , 5 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) Drake Run, Somerset County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Draketown to Youghiogheny River) Fike Run, Fayette County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 4.8 miles long (to Gibbon Glade Run) Jacobs Creek, Westmoreland County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Acme to Laurelville) Laurel Hill Creek, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class II+ - 16.2 miles long (Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina) Whites Creek, Somerset County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Listonburg to Casselman River)   Ski Areas Near Youghiogheny River: Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 15 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 18 miles away, 610 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 20 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 26 miles away, 940 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 180 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 46 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 47 miles away, 850 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 76 miles away, 500 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 86 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Youghiogheny River: Holiday Inn Express E HUNTINGDON-MT PLEASANT, Mount Pleasant , 13 miles away Donegal - Days Inn, Donegal , 14 miles away Super 8 Motel Uniontown Pa, Uniontown , 18 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott Uniontown, Uniontown , 18 miles away Holiday Inn Uniontown,Pa, Uniontown , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Youghiogheny River: Scarlett Knob Campground, Ohiopyle, 3 miles away Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Mill Run, 4 miles away Mill Run Campground, Mill Run, 4 miles away   Trails Near Youghiogheny River: Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 2 miles away Mile Trail, Fayette County , 14 miles away