Yough River Float Trip

Join us on a 4-hour Yough River Float Trip to raise funds for the Indian Creek Valley Trail!
Per person – $50 – includes life jacket, your choice of boat (canoe or kayak), paddle, shuttle, tip for Hazelbakers’ staff, and an ice cream sandwich at the end of the day.
Lunch is not included to keep this affordable for members and help us raise money for the trail. Please bring your own lunch!
All proceeds will go toward ICV trail maintenance and projects! If you choose to donate more, it will qualify as a tax deduction!
Kids age 7 and under – $20
Class 1 (Easy): Moving current with small waves and few obstructions that are easily avoided. Low-risk.
*All people under 18 must be accompanied by an adult*
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Trip details:
Hazelbaker’s will drive us upstream to the put-in at the historic town of Dawson, PA. From there, we’ll paddle and float through the spectacular semi-gorge, a road-free section of the river before it flows down stream to Pittsburgh.
We’ll float 8 miles (about 4 hours of paddling) past wildlife-filled islands and ridges fluttering with birds, including bald eagles! Look into the water to see schools of small-mouth bass, crappie, walleye, perch, bluegill, and the occasional freshwater drum fish. Stop anywhere you’d like to eat a snack and relax.
There will be a few small ripples and the occasional splashy wave, so this “Class 1” river trip is perfect for beginners.
Your trip ends just before the Layton Bridge, where you’ll pull up on shore. Dry off and grab an ice cream sandwich (provided by our wonderful board members)!