Yough River Float Trip

Sold out! Thank you!

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*

___________________________________________________________________

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 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, float back to Layton (about 4 hours)
• Beginner-friendly, class 1 moving flatwater
• 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 

What to bring:

• Cooler 
• Lunch
• Water
• Sunscreen
• A hat
• Bug spray
• Waterproof bag for phone, etc. 

More questions? Reach out to Lindsey@mtwatershed.com or call 724-455-4200

Add a Patagonia Sun Hoody! 

We have a very limited number of Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Hoodies, printed with one of our most popular “Defend the Yough” designs! Add one to your float trip ticket, before they sell out! All sizes are unisex/mens (You can pick yours up at registration)