Yough River Float Trip

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Join us on a 4-hour Yough River Float Trip to raise funds for the Indian Creek Valley Trail!

Location: Hazelbaker’s River Trips in Layton on Sunday, July 28!

Per person – $50 – includes life jacket, your choice of boat (canoe or kayak), paddle, shuttle, tip for Hazelbakers’ staff, and a bagged 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 – $18

*All people under 18 must be accompanied by an adult*

The Yough River Float Trip is on a beautiful section of the river. 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 approximately 4 hours and 8 miles past wildlife-filled islands and ridges fluttering with birds, including bald eagles! We’ll float over schools of small-mouth bass, crappie, walleye, perch, bluegill, and the occasional fresh water drum fish. Stop anywhere you’d like to eat lunch and relax for a while.

There will be a few small ripples and the occasional splashy wave, so this Class 1 moving flat water 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)!

Things to note:

• Arrive at 9:00 am, and park at Hazelbaker’s in Layton
• We will shuttle to Dawson, and float to Layton (about 4 hours)
• Beginner-friendly, class 1 moving flatwater
• Lunch is included – your choice of turkey, Italian, or veggie wrap (all with chips and pasta salad)
• We recommend bringing a small cooler to hold your river lunch
• No alcohol is permitted on shuttle vehicle or rental boats
• Print, complete, and bring this liability waiver

Boat options:

• Canoe (1 or 2 people)
• Kayak (1 person)
• Bring your own