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Laurel Highlands River Tours |
800-472-3846 |
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Mountain Streams & Trails Outfitters |
800-723-8669 |
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White Water Adventurers |
800-992-7238 |
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Wilderness Voyageurs |
800-272-4141 |
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Confluence
to Ohiopyle |
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Location |
Fayette County, Ohiopyle
State Park near Ohiopyle, southwestern
Pennsylvania |
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Driving Time |
Pittsburgh—1.5 hours;
Washington, D.C.—3.5 hours |
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Difficulty |
Class
I-II |
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Trip Length |
8
miles (13 km) |
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Trip Options |
Paddle
raft; one day |
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Season |
June-September |
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On warm summer days
families can enjoy the Class I-II middle section of the lower
Youghiogheny River above Ohiopyle. Here children as young as six can
paddle if they wish. Many seniors and disabled paddlers can also
enjoy both the forested mountain scenery and easy whitewater. Since
guided raft trips on the middle Yough are scheduled on demand,
reservations are important.
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