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Rapid MD Class IV+

Meat Cleaver

Youghiogheny - 3. Sang Run Road to Friendsville (MD)

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Gauge Conditions
Youghiogheny River at Friendsville, MD Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.9 – 4.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

The "Cleaver Brothers" are two pointy rocks which are inconveniently placed at or just above water level amid some very fast water in a blind drop. The ferry move (far right to left) requires some precise positioning to run well; the ledge drop (middle right to left) risks a working in the pourover. In either case, once you're committed to the fast water, line up between the rocks or to the left or right of one of them. Try not to be running this one upside-down. At this point, if you're getting weary, be assured that you're more than halfway home. It starts getting easier, though there are places to keep on your toes.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
5.0 mi
Directions
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3. Sang Run Road to Friendsville
Youghiogheny
IV-V 9.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater