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Playspot MD Class III+

Powerful Popper

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
Photo
Powerful Popper
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

After some more boogiewater "The Rockies" comes Powerful Popper. The normal move here is an S-turn between two boulders. The hole is an ender spot, but be warned: 1) it's a little bit trashy, especially if you get kicked into the river-right eddy line; and b) it's kind of blind from upstream, so extreme care is required if you want to avoid an unfortunate collision. An alternative line at Powerful Popper is the "Death Slot" to the left of the normal slot move. It's probably not as dangerous as its name implies, but it requires an exacting line of those who want to run it cleanly.

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III+
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