Ohiopyle Rafting

Ohiopyle rafting is some of the best whitewater rafting anywhere on the east coast. The main focal point in Ohiopyle is the Youghiogheny River, which runs the entire length of Ohiopyle State Park. The part of the Youghiogheny River (Yough) that runs through the park starts in Confluence and flows down to Bruner Run. It is divided into two sections, the Middle Yough and Lower Yough.

The Middle Yough

The first section is called the Middle Yough. The Middle Yough begins in Confluence Pennsylvania and is roughly 11 miles long. The Middle Yough is a great river for familes with young children or inexperienced rafters. Immediately after the take-out for the Middle Yough is Ohiopyle Falls. This 20 foot waterfall is off-limits to all rafters and kayakers. Immediately after Ohiopyle Falls, the Lower Yough begins.

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The Lower Yough

The Lower Yough is 7.5 miles of class 3 and 4 rapids. The Lower Yough is one of the most popular sections to raft in the entire United States. Over 125,000 people a year make the trip down the Lower Yough. With rapids such as Double Hydraulics, Railroad Rapid and Dimple Rock Rapid, the Lower Yough offers rapids of all difficulty for rafters of all experience levels.

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Rafting Outfitters in Ohiopyle

There are four rafting outfitters in Ohiopyle State Park. Each one offers guided rafting trips on the Middle Yough and the Lower Yough. They all also offer trips on the Cheat River and The Upper Yough. The Cheat and Upper are not located inside of Ohiopyle.

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