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Rapid PA

River Access - West Newton Trailhead

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 - West Newton Trailhead
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The West Newton Trailhead provides convenient river access to the lower Youghiogheny River section, offering paddlers a straightforward put-in with ample parking and easy boat launch. While this specific location is primarily a river access point rather than a technical rapid, boaters should be aware of potential local current variations and typical river conditions for this segment of the Youghiogheny. Paddlers should scout river conditions and consult local flow information before launching, as river characteristics can change with water levels and seasonal variations.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
19.7 mi
Directions
Navigate
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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