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Rapid PA

River Access - Suttersville

Youghiogheny - 9. (River Road, Dawson to Port Vue Launch, McKeesport) (PA)

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Gauge Conditions
Youghiogheny River at Connellsville, PA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
River Access - Suttersville
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This river access at Suttersville provides entry to the lower Youghiogheny River section, offering paddlers a strategic launch point for downstream navigation. While specific rapid characteristics are not detailed, the access point appears to facilitate river entry near River Road in Dawson, enabling boaters to enter a stretch of river leading toward McKeesport. Paddlers should assess local river conditions and potential hazards before launching, as the specific rapid classification is not definitively established.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
23.7 mi
Directions
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9. (River Road, Dawson to Port Vue Launch, McKeesport)
Youghiogheny
I-II 38.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater