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Access Site PA

Put In

Drake Run

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: Lower Turkeyfoot Township, PA
County: Somerset
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 39.85257200, -79.36749900
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Youghiogheny River below Confluence, PA 1.7 mi away
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Youghiogheny River at Youghiogheny River Dam, PA 3.3 mi away
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Laurel Hill Creek at Ursina, PA 3.3 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV-V+ Put-in Drake Run - Draketown to Youghiogheny River
200 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Drake Run
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
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IV-V+ Put-in at this location Draketown to Youghiogheny River
1.8 mi 200 ft/mi
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About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point on Drake Run located in Lower Turkeyfoot Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. This site serves as a put-in for paddlers looking to access the whitewater sections of Drake Run. The location is situated in the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania, an area known for its scenic river valleys and whitewater paddling opportunities. Drake Run offers flowing water conditions suitable for kayakers and canoeists seeking whitewater recreation.

Paddlers using this access point should be aware that whitewater rivers require appropriate skill levels and safety equipment. The specific characteristics of water flow, difficulty rating, and seasonal conditions on Drake Run should be researched before your visit to ensure your experience level matches the water conditions. As with all whitewater paddling, proper preparation including knowledge of water levels, weather conditions, and river hazards is essential for a safe outing.