Bear Creek

U.S. 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville

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April 6, 2025

Trip Report

ReporterMichael Simpson
Gauge Reading400 cfs at BEAR CREEK AT FRIENDSVILLE, MD
FlowMedium Flow

Large tree across the creek about 150 yards below the I-68 bridge; it can be scouted from under the bridge on the way to the put-in. We ran the last 3 miles from the pipeline crossing to the Yough at ~400 cfs, which was a med-low flow that left time to find ways around the 1/2 dozen or so other downed trees. Overall a pretty creek, except for the final channelized section in Friendsville (below the big river-wide tree).

Trip Report – Bear Creek – U.S. 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville | American Whitewater