May 21st 2023 The Youghness Monster 22 is a 22 mile canoe & kayak race from Connellesville - Cedar Creek Park Boat Launch on the Youghiogheny River. 

More info at https://www.facebook.com/youghness22 

River Gauge at 4-4.5 is ideal for any boat https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?03083500 water is controlled by Army Corp of Engineers

The race is on a scenic section of the Youghiogheny River. The course is mostly class 1 with a couple of light class 2.

Race Day Sunday

The kayak race will start at the  Connellsville Launch ramp. 

Connellsville Boat Ramp 320 N First St, Connellsville, PA 15425

Additional Parking at 805 Torrance Ave, Connellsville, PA or 

  310 N 3rd St. Connellsville.

Packet pickup 8-9:30am

Race starts at 10:00am