Pennsylvania whitewater, Sewickley Creek Westmoreland county, Yukon to Youghiogheny section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     12 miles   Did another trip here with a kayak in April.  Much easier - higher water -- yet still needed to get out and pull kayak along.  Also, found someone's kayak paddle.  If you contact me with when you lost it, color and brand, I will try to get it back to you.  Call me at work:  724-267-4948. (April 26th, 2020) Says Ken Koncerak I put in with a companion and a canoe on 14 Oct 2015 at the Bells Mills Bridge.  Not nearly enough water.  Wound     up walking the canoe through perhaps half of the trip to the Yough River. Should have brought the kayak.  Will try again in the spring with a kayak. Says Ken Koncerak The starting point is not too far from Pittsburgh, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Sewickley Creek in Pennsylvania is 12 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The beautiful scenery of Westmoreland County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. And   of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. Briefly about the general area: Here at Sewickley Creek there are plenty of people from Hutchinson, and Boyce Park is a tremendous local ski area. Sewickley Creek, Yukon to Youghiogheny 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 Sewickley Creek.   Whitewater Near Sewickley Creek: Sewickley Creek, Westmoreland County, 3 miles away       Class III - 12 miles long (Yukon to Youghiogheny) Jacobs Creek, Westmoreland/Fayette County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 7.1 miles long (Chaintown to Youghiogheny River) Crabtree Creek, Westmoreland County, 20 miles away       Class II - 4.1 miles long (Crabtree to New Alexandria) Jacobs Creek, Westmoreland County, 22 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Acme to Laurelville) Pine Creek, Allegheny County, 23 miles away       Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Allison Park to Etna) Indian Creek, Fayette County, 24 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (Route 381 to Camp Carmel) Meadow Run, Fayette County, 25 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 381 to Youghiogheny River) Youghiogheny River, Fayette County, 25 miles away       Class III - 7.4 miles long (Ohiopyle to Bruner Run) Whitewater Outfitter - Wilderness Voyageurs - Outfitters, Fayette County, 25 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Youghiogheny River, Fayette County, 25 miles away       Class IV - 0.25 miles long (Ohiopyle Falls)   Ski Areas Near Sewickley Creek: Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 13 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Wisp, Maryland , 44 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 67 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs Peek N Peak, New York , 97 miles away, 400 foot drop, 10 lifts, 27 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 97 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs   Marinas Near Sewickley Creek: Carousel Marina, Elizabeth , 10 miles away Castaway Keys Marina, Elizabeth , 10 miles away Smittys Marina, Belle Vernon , 11 miles away MON Valley Speed Boat Club, Mckeesport , 12 miles away California Boat Club, Coal Center , 14 miles away   Hotels Near Sewickley Creek: Comfort Inn Belle Vernon, Belle Vernon , 5 miles away Clarion Inn Belle Vernon, Belle Vernon , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express IRWIN (PA TPK EXIT 67), North Huntington , 6 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Belle Vernon, Belle Vernon , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites BELLE VERNON, Belle Vernon , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Sewickley Creek: Rustic Acres Campground, Irwin, 5 miles away Madison KOA Kampgrounds, Ruffs Dale, 7 miles away Fox Den Acres RV Resort, New Stanton, 9 miles away   Golf Courses Near Sewickley Creek: Butler's Golf Course, Elizabeth , 6 miles away Cedarbrook Golf Course, Belle Vernon , 7 miles away 7 Springs Golf Course, Elizabeth , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Sewickley Creek Barnes Lake, Westmoreland , 6 miles away Allison Reservoir, Fayette , 16 miles away Panther Hollow Lake, Allegheny , 18 miles away