Sycamore Island, a kayak and canoe launch on Allegheny River, is located in Verona. It's run by Friends of the Riverfront. Launching at Sycamore Island is free. The drive from Pittsburgh covers roughly 8.1 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Verona Lauch in Verona is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Verona, PA |
| Water | Allegheny River |
| Launch fee | free |
| Managed by | Friends of the Riverfront |
Official public water access in Pennsylvania, including Sycamore Island: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Allegheny River has 10 more public launches besides Sycamore Island. Allegheny River overview
More in our guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
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Sycamore Island is in Verona, Pennsylvania. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Sycamore Island.
It gives you access to Allegheny River.
Sycamore Island is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Friends of the Riverfront runs Sycamore Island. Ask them about fees and closures.
Verona Public Docks in Verona (under 1 mile), Verona Lauch in Verona (under 1 mile) and O'Hara Chapel Harbor Launch (East) in Pittsburgh (1 mile).
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