Maryland whitewater, Youghiogheny River Garrett county, Sang Run Road to Friendsville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     9.9 miles   What is the benefit of understating the level of skill that running the 'Upper Yough'', as you describe as the Sang Run to Friendsville (which it is), requires? You better be an awful good paddler to consider running this one, and be ready to use everything you know. This gorge run is one heck of a ride. Says Tim The starting point is not too far from Morgantown, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The     Sang Run Road to Friendsville stretch of Youghiogheny River in Garrett County is 9.9 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Maryland scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Youghiogheny River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maryland you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are   less demanding. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Sang Run Road to Friendsville stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: A spree to Gap Falls will fill your spirit with fine feelings, and going for a hike on the Great Gorge Trail is always a pleasant adventure. Youghiogheny River, Sang Run Road to Friendsville road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Youghiogheny River.   Whitewater Near Youghiogheny River: Youghiogheny River, Garrett County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 9.9 miles long (Sang Run Road to Friendsville) Whitewater Outfitter - Precision Rafting Expeditions, Garrett County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Bear Creek, Garrett County, 6 miles away       Class IV - 7 miles long (US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville) Muddy Creek, Garrett County, 6 miles away       Class III - 3.7 miles long (Below Browning Dam to eddy right above Muddy Creek Falls) Deep Creek, Garrett County, 6 miles away       Class V - 1.4 miles long (Dam to Youghiogheny River) Youghiogheny River, Garrett County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Bridge above Swallow Falls to Deep Creek Power Plant) Muddy Creek, Preston County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Orr to Route 26) Youghiogheny River, Garrett County, 9 miles away       Class IV - 4 miles long (Tippy-Top) Little Sandy Creek, Preston County, 9 miles away       Class II - 9.3 miles long (Rt. 68 to Route 26) Mill Run, Garrett County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake)   Ski Areas Near Youghiogheny River: Wisp, Maryland , 5 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 23 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 26 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 31 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 33 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 34 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 62 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 70 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 75 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs   Marinas Near Youghiogheny River: Deep Creek Marina, Mc Henry , 6 miles away Yough Lake Marina, Addison , 7 miles away   Hotels Near Youghiogheny River: Quality Inn Deep Creek Lake, McHenry , 5 miles away Wisp Resort, McHenry , 5 miles away Inn At Deep Creek, Oakland , 9 miles away The Preston County Inn, Kingwood , 20 miles away Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 22 miles away   Campgrounds Near Youghiogheny River: Camp Sunrise Mountain, Friendsville, 2 miles away Mill Run Recreation Area, Friendsville, 6 miles away Bumble Bee Recreational Vehicle Park & Campground, Accident, 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Youghiogheny River: Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 28 miles away   Lakes Near Youghiogheny River Deep Creek Lake, Garrett , 6 miles away Lake Louise, Garrett , 14 miles away Cranberry Glade Lake, Somerset , 16 miles away