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Ohiopyle
Ohiopyle
State Park
A Pennsylvania Recreational Guide for
WELCOME
Top 10 Activities to do at Ohiopyle
Pennsylvania State Parks Mission
1. View Ohiopyle Falls and stroll through
the borough of Ohiopyle.
6. Spend the night under the stars at Kentuck
Campground.
2. Explore rare plants and fossils on
Ferncliff Peninsula.
7. Start your backpacking trip on the Laurel
Highlands Hiking Trail.
3. See the deepest gorge in Pennsylvania
from Baughman Rocks.
8. Bike the Great Allegheny Passage to a
nearby trail town.
protects the natural outdoor experience for the enjoyment of current
4. Brave the river with a trip on the Middle
or Lower ‘Yough.’
9. Ride the sledding hill when the snow
falls.
and future generations.
5. Have a picnic with a view at Tharp Knob.
10. View the falling waters at Cucumber
Run.
The primary purpose of Pennsylvania state parks is to provide
opportunities for enjoying healthful outdoor recreation and serve as
outdoor classrooms for environmental education. In meeting these
purposes, the conservation of the natural, scenic, aesthetic and
historical values of parks should be given first consideration.
Stewardship responsibilities should be carried out in a way that
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Charles Shanaberger
RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
OHIOPYLE STATE PARK
Located at the southern reaches of the
Laurel Ridge, Ohiopyle State Park
encompasses approximately 20,500 acres
of rugged natural beauty and serves as the
gateway to the Laurel Highlands. Close to
major metropolitan areas and offering vast
choices of activities, Ohiopyle State Park
attracts millions of visitors annually.
Passing through the heart of the park, the
rushing waters of the Youghiogheny [yawki-gay-nee] River Gorge are the centerpiece
for Ohiopyle. The “Yough” [yawk] provides
some of the best whitewater boating in the
eastern United States, as well as spectacular
scenery.
Ohiopyle is the southern gateway into
the Laurel Highlands and represents the
beautiful natural resources and unique
sense of community that visitors can find
throughout the region.
Reservations
Spend the Day
Directions
FROM THE PA TURNPIKE: Take Exit
91, Donegal. Turn left onto PA 31 east.
Travel about two miles, turn right onto PA
711 and PA 381 south. Travel ten miles to
Normalville, turn left onto PA 381 south.
Drive for 11 miles to Ohiopyle.
FROM THE SOUTH (DC, MD, VA):
Take I-270 north to Frederick, then I-70 west
to Hancock, then Rt. 40 and I-68 through
Cumberland. Take Exit 14 (Keysers Ridge)
to Rt. 40 west to Farmington, PA. Turn
right onto PA 381 north for eight miles to
Ohiopyle.
FROM THE SOUTH (WV): Take I-79
north to I-68 east. Take Bruceton Mills Exit
to Rt. 26 north. At the Pennsylvania border it
becomes PA 281 north. Turn left onto PA 40
west, to Farmington, turn right onto PA 381
north to Ohiopyle.
Make online reservations at:
www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free
888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757),
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday,
for state park information and reservations.
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS FOR LARGE
RVS TO KENTUCK CAMPGROUND:
SR 2019 is very steep. Large RVs should
avoid this road and take PA 40 to SR 2010
(Chalk Hill-Ohiopyle Rd). Follow it for
eight miles to a stop sign. Go straight to the
campground.
FOR GPS UNITS: GPS coordinates for
many locations are on the map and in the
text. For those who want to use an address,
use 124 Main Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470.
This should direct you to the center of the
park. Follow signage once you are in the
park to find your desired destination.
River Otter
WATERFALLS AND SCENIC WATER ATTRACTIONS
Cascades
Cucumber Falls
Cascades: This beautiful woodland
waterfall on Meadow Run can be accessed
off Meadow Run Trail. The cool, clean
waters of this stream make it a favorite
haunt of anglers.
Cucumber Falls: This 30-foot bridal
veil waterfall on Cucumber Run is easily
reached from Meadow Run Trail and has
parking on SR 2019.
Jonathan Run Falls: Several small
waterfalls can be seen from Jonathan Run
Trail. Just before the trail meets the Great
Allegheny Passage, the largest waterfall
tumbles over rocks between rhododendronlined banks.
Jonathan Run
WHITEWATER BOATING
BICYCLING: 27 miles of trails
The Great Allegheny Passage has 27 miles
of trail in the park and connects Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, and Cumberland, Maryland.
The flat, crushed limestone trail was once
the rail bed for the Western Maryland
Railroad. This trail is suitable for all ages
and is ADA accessible. Rental bicycles
are available. The trail is excellent for
hiking, jogging, and cross-country skiing,
and can be used to combine a bike ride or
hike with some excellent wilderness trout
fishing or hunting. All motorized vehicles
and equestrians are prohibited. More
information on the Great Allegheny Passage
can be found at www.atatrail.org.
From the Ramcat Launch Area and
Trailhead Parking Area on the east side of
the park, the trail descends at a one percent
downhill grade to the Train Station/Visitor
Center parking lot in the town of Ohiopyle.
From the Train Station/Visitor Center in
the town of Ohiopyle, the 17 miles of trail
crosses the river twice and descends at a
three percent grade to Connellsville. Parking
is available in Connellsville in lots on Third
Street and in the Yough River Park.
MOUNTAIN BIKING: 25.2 miles of
trails
Trails currently open to mountain biking
include the Sugarloaf Trail System, Pressley
Ridge Trail, McCune Trail, Baughman Trail,
Jonathan Run Trail, and Sugar Run Trail.
These trails are shared with other users;
bikers are urged to use proper trail etiquette.
Meadow Run
ROCK CLIMBING: Numerous climbing
opportunities exist in Ohiopyle State Park.
Meadow Run Climbing Area, Bruner Run
Climbing Area, and a series of four walls
along the Lower Youghiogheny section
of the Great Allegheny Passage have a
combination of top-roping and sport routes
for climbers of all abilities. The short
entrance trails leading to the rock faces
are blazed in blue. Inexperienced climbers
should consider a guided trip with one of the
outfitters in Ohiopyle.
Meadow Run Waterslides: The
cascading beauty of this unique geologic
formation attracts photographers, geologists,
and recreation enthusiasts. Explore Meadow
Run’s ancient streambed to find ripples
carved in stone and potholes scoured by
spinning rocks and powerful currents. An
ADA accessible observation deck is easily
reached from the parking area.
HORSEBACK RIDING: 11.6 miles of
trails
There is a designated horse trailer parking
area located on Grover Road that has a
fenced paddock and nearby water. Sections
of the Sugarloaf Trail System, as well as the
Pressley Ridge Trail, are open to horseback
riding. These are shared-use trails; please
use caution when riding.
Ohiopyle Falls: The power and beauty of
this 20-foot waterfall below make it a central
attraction to the park. The best viewing is
from the observation deck in the Falls Day
Use Area, in the heart of Ohiopyle.
Stay the Night
not open to hunting or during non-hunting
seasons, firearms and archery equipment
shall be kept in the owner’s car, trailer or
leased campsite. Exceptions include: law
enforcement officers and individuals with
a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry
Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm
concealed on their person while they are
within a state park.
FISHING: The Youghiogheny River
provides good wilderness trout fishing. In
cooperation with the Pennsylvania Fish
and Boat Commission, fingerling trout are
stocked throughout the entire section of river
within the park. An all-tackle trophy trout
program exists on a 9-mile section of the
river from Ramcat downstream to the PA
381 bridge in Ohiopyle. Meadow Run also
provides fine trout fishing for anglers who
prefer smaller stream fishing. A 2.2-mile
section of Meadow Run, from Dinnerbell
Road downstream to the mouth of the river,
is designated for delayed harvest, artificial
lures only. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat
Commission regulations and laws apply.
HUNTING AND FIREARMS: Over
18,000 acres are open to hunting, trapping,
and the training of dogs during established
seasons. Common game species are
deer, turkey, grouse, rabbit, squirrel, and
other small game. Loaded firearms are
not permitted within 50 feet of the Great
Allegheny Passage. Adjacent state game
lands 51 and 111 provide additional hunting
and recreational opportunities.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as
groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is
only permitted from the day following Labor
Day through March 31 in designated hunting
areas. The Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania
Game Commission rules and regulations
apply. Contact the park office for ADA
accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at
all times. Other visitors use the park during
hunting seasons. Firearms and archery
equipment used for hunting may be uncased
and ready for use only in authorized hunting
areas during hunting seasons. In areas
Campground also has three sites with walled
tents and three multi-sites. All campsites
have a picnic table, fire ring, and parking
space, and the campground has a sanitary
dumping station and shower houses. Many
campsites have electric hookups.
Advance reservations are required to
ensure campsite availability. Go online to
www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free
888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757).
CAMPING: flush toilets, warm showers
GPS: Lat. 39.88783 Long. -79.49427
Kentuck Campground has about 200
campsites and is open from April to
mid-December. The campground has 27
walk-in sites that require a short hike
from the vehicle to the campsite. Kentuck
CAMPING COTTAGES: These rustic,
wooden structures have electric lights, heat
and outlets, windows, and a small table and
chairs. A cottage sleeps five people in bunk
beds. One cottage is ADA accessible.
PICNICKING: Both picnic areas in the park
provide picnic tables, grills, vault restrooms,
and charcoal disposal areas.
The secluded Cucumber Run Picnic Area
is adjacent to Cucumber Run, a beautiful
creek lined with rhododendron bushes and
large trees. The scenic Great Gorge Trail
begins in this picnic area. Two pavilions are
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tharp Knob Picnic Area is adjacent to
the Tharp Knob Overlook that provides a
panoramic view of the Youghiogheny River
Gorge and the town of Ohiopyle. The picnic
area has a large ball field, volleyball court,
playground, and two pavilions available for
reservation up to 11 months in advance for
a fee. Tharp Knob Picnic Area has access to
the Kentuck Trail.
WILDLIFE WATCHING: Ohiopyle State
Park is a designated Important Mammal
Area as well as an Important Bird Area.
Visitors to Ohiopyle may be lucky enough
to see white-tailed deer, black bear, bobcats,
fishers, or river otters. Ohiopyle is excellent
for bird watching, with a variety of habitats.
Visitors can hear the eastern towhee call
“drink your tea” in the summer or spot the
brilliant red flash of a northern cardinal.
The Youghiogheny River provides habitat
perfect for water-loving birds such as osprey,
mergansers, kingfishers, and an occasional
bald eagle. Visitors should also be on the
lookout for a variety of snakes including
copperheads and timber rattlesnakes.
WHITEWATER BOATING: see
Whitewater Boating section, this side.
HIKING: see Hiking section, reverse side.
Charles Shanaberger
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION
The park offers a wide variety of environmental
education, recreational, and interpretive
programs. Through hands-on activities, guided
walks, and evening programs, participants gain
appreciation, understanding, and develop a
sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural
resources. Programs focus on the Youghiogheny
River, its gorge, and the natural, cultural, and
recreational resources of the Ohiopyle area.
Curriculum-based environmental education
programs are available to schools and youth
groups. Teacher workshops are available. Group
programs must be arranged in advance and may
be scheduled by calling the Ohiopyle State Park
Office and Laurel Highlands Falls Area Visitor
Center at 724-329-0986.
SNOWMOBILING: The 15.9 miles of
the Sugarloaf Trail System and Pressley
Ridge Trail are open to snowmobiles. The
Sugarloaf snowmobile area has a parking
area with an unloading ramp.
ORGANIZED GROUP TENTING:
Qualified adult and youth groups may use
this area which is equipped with picnic
tables and grill, and access to a showerhouse.
Groups may use a 20- or 40-person area or
multiple sites for larger gatherings.
YURTS: These round, canvas and wood
walled tents have a wooden deck and sleep
SLEDDING/TOBOGGANING: A hill is
maintained for sledding in the Sugarloaf
Snowmobile and Mountain Bike Area,
adjacent to the parking area.
FERNCLIFF PENINSULA NATIONAL NATURAL LANDMARK
Barbara’s buttons Marshallia grandiflora
Private Trips
Go online to www.visitPAparks.com or
call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757) to
schedule a launch time. Equipment rentals
are available in the town of Ohiopyle. There
is a fee to launch boats on weekends and
holidays on the Lower Yough. During the
week, boaters must sign-in at the launch
area. Shuttle tokens, available at the launch
area, must be purchased 7 days a week
during the summer season.
Inexperienced boaters should not
attempt the Youghiogheny River without
qualified guides.
Ohiopyle Falls Access Program
PRIVATE BOATER FALLS ACCESS
GUIDELINES
1. Prior to launching for each falls run,
all boaters must register at the Lower
Youghiogheny Launch Booth on SR 381.
A launch permit, governed by the private
boater quota reservation system, is required
during applicable periods.
2. Water Level must be 1.8 feet or below on
the USGS Gage at the Lower Youghiogheny
Launch in Ohiopyle.
3. Using the Lower Youghiogheny Launch
to take-out is prohibited. The falls becomes
the first rapid in the loop and boaters shall
continue down river and take out either at
the Loop Take-Out on Ferncliff or Bruner
Run Take-Out.
4. The Falls will be open for runs when
the Lower Yough Launch is staffed: April,
May, September, and October weekend
only operations, closing the Sunday before
the Columbus Day Holiday; and 7 days a
week operation from third Saturday in May
through the second Sunday in September;
between 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM. No permits
will be sold after 2:15 PM.
5. Access (put-in) will be from the river right
shore only (Ferncliff side). Boaters access
the river right put in via Ferncliff trail. The
put-in is marked with a sign and is located
downstream of the buoy line anchor points.
Access will be prohibited from the Falls
Day-Use Area (river left) except during
Falls Running Events governed by special
activities agreements.
6. Boaters are prohibited from running
Ohiopyle Falls alone (solo boater/party of
one). Minimum group size is three. 2nd
or 3rd boaters do not have to run the falls
and is/are included for the minimum group
size for providing safety from shore (above
or below) or boat (below) the falls. Shore
safeties shall wear a PFD, helmet, and have a
throw bag to effectively execute a rescue.
7. Only single and double occupancy kayaks
and canoes designed and fully outfitted for
whitewater use are permissible. Unguided
Liveries/Rental Craft are prohibited. Rafts
are prohibited.
8. Boaters may scout the falls from beyond
the warning signs during open hours but
must wear PFD and helmet at all times.
southern refugees to survive.
Recognized for its botanical diversity for
over a century, the 100-acre peninsula was
declared a National Natural Landmark
in 1973.
In 1992, Ferncliff Peninsula was declared
a State Park Natural Area which will protect
it in its natural state.
Guided Trips
Guided trips are available from licensed
commercial outfitters that provide rafts,
guides, all necessary safety equipment,
and transportation to and from the river.
The following is a list of licensed,
commercial outfitters currently operating
on the Youghiogheny River.
LAUREL HIGHLANDS RIVER
TOURS
4 Sherman Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
800-4-RAFTIN (800-472-3846)
www.laurelhighlands.com
OHIOPYLE TRADING POST
4 Negley Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
888-OHIOPYLE (888-644-6795)
www.ohiopyletradingpost.com
WHITE WATER ADVENTURERS
6 Negley Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
800-WWA-RAFT (800-992-7238)
www.wwaraft.com
WILDERNESS VOYAGEURS
103 Garrett Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
800-272-4141
www.wilderness-voyageurs.com
International Scale of River Difficulty
The classes below are the American
version of the rating system used
throughout the world. This system is not
exact. Rivers do not always fit easily into
one category and there may be regional
interpretations. This information is from
American Whitewater.
Class I: Easy - Fast-moving water with
riffles and small waves. Few obstructions,
which are all obvious and easily missed
with little training. Self-rescue is easy.
Class II: Novice - Straightforward
rapids with wide, clear channels which
are evident without scouting. Occasional
maneuvering may be required, but rocks
and medium-sized waves are easily missed
by trained paddlers.
Class III: Intermediate - Rapids with
moderate, irregular waves which may be
difficult to avoid and which can swamp
an open canoe. Complex maneuvers in
fast current and good boat control in
tight passages or around ledges is often
required. Strong eddies and powerful
current effects can occur.
Class IV: Advanced - Intense, powerful
but predictable rapids requiring precise
boat handling in turbulent water. There
may be large, unavoidable waves and
holes or constricted passages demanding
fast maneuvers under pressure. Rapids
require “must” moves above dangerous
hazards. Self-rescue is difficult.
HISTORY
Many important pieces of early American
history are tied to Ohiopyle. This area,
which provides rest and recreation, once
held a past with many conflicts.
AMERICAN INDIANS: When
Europeans first reached North America,
the Monongahela lived in small villages
and inhabited the Mississippi River and its
tributaries, including the Youghiogheny
River. For unknown reasons, the
Monongahela dispersed just as Europeans
arrived, leaving few traces behind. Other
nations of American Indians migrated
through the area as the increasing European
population pushed them out of their lands.
The name Ohiopyle or “Ohiopehelle” is
believed to be derived from a combination
of Native American Indian words which
mean “white, frothy water.”
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: There are
33.9 miles of trails recommended for crosscountry skiing. The Sproul Trails and a
section of the Kentuck Trail were created for
cross-country skiing. With deep snowfall, the
Great Allegheny Passage is good for crosscountry skiing.
Created by a meander in the Youghiogheny
River, this 100-acre peninsula is a unique
habitat that contains many rare and
interesting plants. The Youghiogheny River
flows north, picking up seeds in Maryland
and West Virginia and depositing them at
Ferncliff, north of their usual growing range.
The deep gorge is slightly warmer than
the surrounding area, which allows these
injury and death are a possibility when
boating the Lower Youghiogheny.
The Middle Yough begins at the
Ramcat Put-in near Confluence and ends
near the town of Ohiopyle. This section
contains class I and II rapids and is ideal
for beginning whitewater kayakers or
experienced canoeists. Families often raft
this section because it provides thrilling
rapids at normal river levels.
five people in bunk beds. Yurts have a
cooking stove, microwave oven, refrigerator,
countertop, table, chairs, electric heat and
outlets, fire ring, and picnic table. Located in
the center of Kentuck campground, the yurts
offer convenient accommodations for weekly
rentals. Shorter stays are available during
the spring and fall seasons. One yurt is ADA
accessible.
Enjoy the Winter
Ohiopyle State Park is exceptionally
beautiful during the winter and offers
many winter activities. Be sure to dress
appropriately for the weather and to follow
all trail signs and markings to have a safe
and enjoyable experience.
The Youghiogheny River has exciting
whitewater boating for all experience
levels. Only sturdily constructed rafts,
kayaks, and closed-deck canoes intended
for whitewater use may be used in the
river. River levels can change the difficulty
of rapids. Check at the launch area or
contact the park office for current water
levels.
The famous Lower Yough begins after
the Ohiopyle Falls and flows seven miles
downstream to the Bruner Run Take-out.
This is the busiest section of whitewater
east of the Mississippi River.
The numerous class III and IV rapids
make for exciting rafting that should only
be attempted by experienced whitewater
boaters. Inexperienced whitewater boaters
should run this section of the river on
a guided raft trip with an authorized
concessionaire. The natural river
environment contains undercut rocks,
ledges, and swift currents.
All whitewater boaters on the
Youghiogheny must learn to recognize
natural dangers and understand that
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR: In the
mid-1750s, the French and the British vied
for the Ohio River Valley. Employed by
the British, George Washington traveled
through the Ohiopyle area to talk to the
French in 1753.
A year later, Washington returned with
150 soldiers to evict the French. Washington
arrived at Confluence and tried to find
an easier travel route by river. However,
the falls were impassable. Washington
continued toward the future site of
Pittsburgh and encountered a small party of
French soldiers. One French soldier escaped
and sought reinforcements. Washington
built Fort Necessity to await the French
retaliation. Overwhelming French forces
caused Washington to surrender. The French
and Indian War had begun. Two British
armies cut roads through the area, eventually
defeating the French and securing the
important Ohio River Valley.
WHISKEY REBELLION: Even as the
new United States was formed, the area
surrounding Ohiopyle continued to see
conflicts. The new nation placed a tax on
whiskey in 1791, which angered farmers in
western Pennsylvania. The farmers united
to attack tax collectors and their movement
became known as the Whiskey Rebellion.
When a federal marshal was attacked
in 1794, George Washington and 6,000
militiamen marched the Braddock Road near
Ohiopyle to put down the revolt.
TREES, TRAINS, AND A GROWING
NATION: The land around Ohiopyle and
eventually the rugged land near the river
was settled. The early settlers were farmers,
hunters, and trappers. In 1811, the National
Road passed near Ohiopyle, making the area
more accessible to settlers and to markets.
Lumbering became a major industry. The
production of barrels and other wood
products, tanning, salt mining, and coal
mining were small industries.
In 1871, railroads reached Ohiopyle.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and
eventually the Western Maryland Railroad
had stations in Ohiopyle. At the turn of the
century, lumbering became a major industry
with narrow gauge railroads snaking around
the hills, hauling lumber to mills in town
and larger railroad lines. A large mill was
erected near Ohiopyle Falls. The lumber
of the surrounding Laurel Highlands was
integral to the nation’s Industrial Revolution
by providing fuel to the escalating steel, coal,
and iron industries.
The railroads brought tourists to Ohiopyle.
It cost one dollar to ride from Pittsburgh to
Ohiopyle and back. By the 1880s, there were
numerous hotels in the area and Ferncliff
Peninsula had a boardwalk, dance pavilion,
bowling alley, walking paths, tennis courts,
ball fields, fountains, and the Ferncliff Hotel.
CHANGING LANDSCAPES: The freedom
afforded by the automobile decreased the
tourists coming to Ohiopyle by train. The
decline in visitors was eventually the end of
the Ferncliff resort. In time, the buildings
were removed, allowing the forests to
regenerate. Foundations of these buildings
can still be seen in the Ferncliff Peninsula.
Recognizing the natural beauty of the area,
the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
purchased much of the property and sold it to
the Commonwealth in the mid-1960s.
HIKING: 79 MILES OF TRAILS
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2000
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nb
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2900
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2100
1200
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27
2800
Great Allegheny Passage
Multi-use:
Hiking, Biking
Multi-use Trail: Hiking,
Mountain Biking
27
2000
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19
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TRAIL INFORMATION
Ro
Youghiogheny
Lake
PENNSYLVANIA
WEST
VIRGINIA
1700
17
00
2100
00
25
0
220
19
Confluence
Ramcat
Launch Area
& Trailhead
2600
2
381
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,
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19
1900
201
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To
6
Elev.
2920'
Silbaugh
Road
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Ca
1800
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2200
16
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1700
Drake
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19
22
2000
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1
0
30
Sprin
Cucumber
Rapid
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0
120
0
00
00
Entrance
Rapid
Pas
s
281
0
190
18
SR
2
Bike/Hike
Trail
Continues to
Confluence,
approx. 2 Mi.
2500
1900
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0
190
Chalk Hill
150
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US 40, 5 Mi.
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1900
31
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15
1400
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lleg
2400
2
Sugarloaf
Snowmobile &
Mountain Bike Area
00
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BUS
40
119
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653
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SR
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381
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51
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1
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2100
0
Exit
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240
N
119
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230
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160
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12
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1200
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Turn
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0
THE FLATS
150
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Picnic Area
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2
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1600
0
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1500
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18
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1700
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Ranger Station
0
17
1900
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0
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1800
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1900
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23
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Guided Raft Tour
Check-in & Parking
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S.G.L.
51
1700
1600
2000
1900
8
Road
170
00
2000
Road
00
6
T-8
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Dunbar
2200
2100
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Sp
2
201
13
1900
00
2200
1300
1400
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Tra
Tharp
Knob
Picnic
Area
k Road
Kentuc
22
55
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STATE GAME
LANDS 51
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00
10
Active RR
1800
Softball
Field
20
SR
15
0
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SR 2019
00
111
210
00
SR
LANDS
1600
rel
Baughm
Middle Yough,
an
Boater Take-out & Trailhead
Sug
arlo
af
Lower Yough Launch Area
Slides
GAME
16
2400
2300
1500
1500
16
4
STATE
1400
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LIF A
NC ARE
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TU
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1900
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2200
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2100
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2000
260
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HOLLOW
Hig
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19
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1800
Trail
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1700
1500
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96
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1
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Tr.
Loop, Take-out
KENTUCK
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Cam
ll
Hi
0
60
Go
1600
2000
1700
at
Fire Tower
Heliport
Holland
To
Dunbar
Gre
1500
00
17
King
1600
2000
0
00
16
(High Clearance
Vehicles Only)
1800
0
50
1
0
Kentuck
Campground
n
160
190
230
3
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15
00
21
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Jona
0
Beech
Loop
Information and Reservations
Make online reservations at:
www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free
888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757),
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday,
for state park information and reservations.
• Because uncontrolled pets may chase
wildlife or frighten visitors, pets must be
physically controlled and attended at all times
and on a leash, caged, or crated. Electronic
fences and leashes are prohibited.
Ru
n
200
1700
1800
2000
Road
• Firewood Advisory: Firewood may contain
non-native insects and plant diseases. Bringing
firewood into the park from other areas may
accidentally spread pest insects and diseases
that threaten park resources and the health
of our forests. Campers should use local
firewood. Do not take wood home and do not
leave firewood - Burn It!
00
Hall
Rd.
160
il
Tra
Road
0
160
1400300
1
ck
tu
n
Ru
il
Tra
ga
n
Ke
Su
00
17
rry
ge
1500
Fe
r
• Please camp only in designated areas and try
to minimize your impact on the campsite.
24
l
Run
er
cht
sa
00
0
1
19
r
Pa
s
u
ro
Suga
1600
600
Sp
200
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Su n
Ru
Cross-country
Ski Area &
Sproul Trail
l
Trai Waterfall
1800
00
ny
19
14
ghe
Waterfall
1
00
Information and Reservations
For More Information Contact
Ohiopyle State Park
P.O. Box 1