Lower Youghiogheny--This class III
river section is our most popular and prior rafting experience is
recommended. Some preplanning is needed; a launch permit must be
obtained from Ohiopyle State Park for rafting on weekends and
holidays. This can be reserved over the phone by calling the Park
at 888-PA-PARKS. These permits are in
demand, so please call
soon. Once you've reserved your permit (if needed), call our
office to arrange the rental of your equipment.
The day of your trip you will need two
vehicles to run your river shuttle. You will need to take them
both to the take-out parking area (Old Mitchell parking lot).
Leave one there because this will be needed to bring yourselves back to
Ohiopyle after your rafting trip. Then come back to Ohiopyle in
the other vehicle. This is about 10 miles and will take about a
half hour. Bus transportation is available for large groups; call
our office for details.
A partial shuttle is provided from the
actual river take-out to the parking area (Old Mitchell parking lot)
where you left your vehicle the morning of your trip. This is
mandatory and your token must be purchased at the put-in, from the State
Park.
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Class III; Minimum age: 12; 8 miles;
Time: 4-5 hours
Middle Youghiogheny--A milder
section of the Yough, great for young kids and anyone else looking for a
lazy day on the river. No experience is required for this trip and
all your transportation is included. No State Park permits are
necessary for the Middle Yough, but equipment reservations are needed in
advance.
Class Iⅈ Minimum age: 4; 9
miles; Time:4-6 hours
Our office is
just two blocks from the beautiful Yough Riverside Bike Trail. We
offer mountain bikes or cruisers for this scenic view of Pennsylvania's
largest state park and have have kid carries available so that you can
bring the whole family. This path is all part of the "Rails to
Trails" cooperative effort of removing unused portions of railways
and replacing them with trails. These reach 11 miles to the
neighboring town of Confluence or 17 miles to Connellsville. Bring
the family enjoy the serenity of the mountains.
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Combine two great sports and enjoy a
morning bike ride to the town of Confluence where we'll meet you with
your rafting equipment for a relaxing white water excursion on the
Middle Yough. Rafts, canoes and duckies are all available to rent for
the Middle Yough.
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