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Reason Run
Map of Reason Run mouth location
Map of Reason Run mouth location
Map of Reason Run mouth location
Map of Reason Run mouth location
Location of Reason Run mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Youghiogheny River
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
Maryland
County Fayette (PA)
Garrett (MD)
Physical characteristics
Main source Buffalo Run divide
about 1 mile northeast of Asher Glade, Maryland
1,820 ft (550 m)
39°42′37″N 079°25′38″W / 39.71028°N 79.42722°W / 39.71028; -79.42722
River mouth Youghiogheny River in Youghiogheny River Lake
about 1.5 miles southwest of Somerfield, Pennsylvania
1,439 ft (439 m)
39°43′41″N 079°24′29″W / 39.72806°N 79.40806°W / 39.72806; -79.40806
Length 2.19 mi (3.52 km)
Basin features
Progression north-northeast
River system Monongahela River
Basin size 1.43 square miles (3.7 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    unnamed tributaries
  • Right:
    unnamed tributaries
Bridges Guard Road

Reason Run is a 2.19 mi (3.52 km) long 1st order tributary to the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Course

Reason Run rises about 1 mile northeast of Asher Glade, Maryland in Garrett County, and then flows north-northeasterly into Fayette County, Pennsylvania to join the Youghiogheny River in Youghiogheny River Lake about 1.5 miles southwest of Somerfield.

Watershed

Reason Run drains 1.43 square miles (3.7 km2) of area, receives about 46.7 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 330.63, and is about 75% forested.

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