City: Smithton, PA
County: Westmoreland County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.17838014, -79.77764713
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II
Youghiogheny - 9. (River Road, Dawson to Port Vue Launch, McKeesport)
Current Conditions
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Youghiogheny River at Connellsville, PA
Whitewater Runs on Youghiogheny River
6 runsDifficulty 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
This location is on this run
9. (River Road, Dawson to Port Vue Launch, McKeesport)
38.0 mi
IV
Downstream from here (28.9 mi to put-in)
5. Ohiopyle Falls
0.3 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (12.4 mi from take-out)
8. (Connellsville River Park to River Road, Dawson)
5.4 mi
II+
Upstream from here (16.5 mi from take-out)
7. Bottom
11.5 mi
III
Upstream from here (26.5 mi from take-out)
6. Lower
7.2 mi
25 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (28.9 mi from take-out)
4. Middle
9.1 mi
11 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Cedar Creek Park offers convenient water access to the Youghiogheny River in Smithton, with a dedicated boat ramp suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. The expansive 479-acre park provides ample parking and sits directly along the scenic Great Allegheny Passage trail, making it an ideal base for paddlers planning river trips or multi-use recreation days. The park includes picnic areas and additional amenities for day visitors.
The Youghiogheny River at this access point flows through the Appalachian Mountains region with moderate current and gradient typical of this stretch. Paddlers should be prepared for variable water conditions depending on season and recent rainfall, as is common for this river system. The Cedar Creek Gorge trail nearby offers a flat, well-maintained hiking option for those wanting to explore the area before or after paddling.
The Youghiogheny River at this access point flows through the Appalachian Mountains region with moderate current and gradient typical of this stretch. Paddlers should be prepared for variable water conditions depending on season and recent rainfall, as is common for this river system. The Cedar Creek Gorge trail nearby offers a flat, well-maintained hiking option for those wanting to explore the area before or after paddling.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
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