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Rapid MD Class IV

Heinzerling

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
Heinzerling
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The "normal" line here is to slip through a gap in the rocks on far river right. That sets you up for the Gun Barrel, followed by the Heinzerling Move. The Gun Barrel is a four-foot ledge drop; just stay right and ride the V. For the Heinzerling Move, head for the huge rock directly in the center of the river. Aim left as you ride up on the pillow, and drop down just downstream of the left hole. It's a unique ride, and among the most fun rapids around. A little more challenging (and considerably more dangerous) is the Time Warp (photo), which involves going left of the flat rock in the middle of the river. It's full of pinning possibilities. After Heinzerling, you can relax for half a mile of Class III before Meat Cleaver.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
4.8 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