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Youghness Monster 25 Paddlesports Race

  • Cedar Creek Park Cedar Creek Road Belle Vernon, PA, 15012 United States (map)

EVENT OVERVIEW

Youghness Monster 22 Paddlesports Race is a 22 mile down river race with Class II & II water depending on river levels. The water level is controlled by the U.S. Corp of Engineers at the Youghiogheny Dam. You will be able to race any type of Canoe, Kayak, or SUP. The race starts in Connellsville, PA at the Connellsville Boat Ramp. Finishes at Cedar Creek County Park. The race main sponsor is Performance Kayak Inc and Stellar Kayaks & Surfskis. Come join the fun May 3rd 2020. May 2nd you will have a chance to run the course. Registration and packet pickup will be at Connellsville Boat Ramp May 2nd at 3pm-6pm.

3 GREAT THINGS TO DO BEFORE OR AFTER HITTING THE WATER

  1. Visit the Laurel Highlands, a popular area for camping, hiking, mountain biking, hunting, boating, trout fishing, wildlife viewing, and skiing.

  2. Visit Pittsburgh, PA

  3. Bike the Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail

PRICES THROUGH 4/1/2020

$40-$70

HOST

Performance Kayak

BOTTOM OUT RISK:

Very Slight (river level is controlled and usually safe for any layup)

BODY OF WATER

Youghiogheny River