10-Mile Upper Yough Guided Rafting
Take on technical whitewater through a remote hemlock-lined canyon
Duration
6.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 15 people
Includes
Rafts, safety gear, transportation
Highlights
Take on a physically demanding guided rafting challenge on the Upper Yough. Work with your crew through technical passages, blind chutes, and ledge drops in a remote canyon.
- Navigate tight, technical whitewater with your crew
- Explore a hemlock-lined wilderness canyon
- Build teamwork through demanding river maneuvers
- Ride in a small raft with a certified guide
Itinerary
Complete Your Online Waivers Prior to arrival, all guests must submit required waivers online to streamline check-in.
Check In at Our Ohiopyle Location Arrive at 6 Negley Street, Ohiopyle, PA at your scheduled time. Our team will get you checked in and geared up.
Meet Your Guide & Trip Briefing You’ll meet your certified guide, review safety procedures, paddling commands, and what to expect on the river.
Transportation to Friendsville, MD Board our van for the scenic drive to the Upper Yough put-in in Friendsville, Maryland.
Launch Timed with the Dam Release We coordinate your launch with the scheduled dam release to ensure optimal water levels and the best possible waves.
10-Mile Upper Yough Adventure Navigate continuous Class IV–V rapids through a remote wilderness canyon with your team.
Return to Ohiopyle After take-out, relax on the ride back to Ohiopyle to change, share stories, and celebrate your accomplishment.
View & Purchase Your Trip Photos Relive the biggest drops and best smiles by viewing and purchasing professional action photos from your adventure.
What's Included
- Self-bailing raft
- Paddles
- Life jacket
- Helmet
- Snack lunch
- Transportation to and from the river
Important details
- Ages 16+ only
- Complete the required online waiver before arrival
- Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who must sign their waiver
- Arrive at your scheduled time; arrivals over 30 minutes late miss the trip
- Requires paddling and bracing your legs to stay in the raft
- Pregnancy is not permitted on the river
- Not recommended for heart or back problems
- Wear secure footwear; flip-flops and Crocs are not allowed
- Wear the provided life jacket and helmet at all times
- Alcohol is prohibited in Ohiopyle State Park, and rafting is not permitted under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Trips run only on scheduled dam-release dates from April through October
- Amusement tax applies
Cancellation Policy
For refundable tickets, receive a 90% refund when you cancel at least 14 days before the trip; reservations made within 14 days are not refundable. Non-refundable tickets cannot be refunded or changed. Day-of cancellations are not refunded.
FAQs
Yes. Every guest must complete an individual electronic waiver before arrival; there are no paper waivers on site. Guests under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign.
Trips cannot be held for late arrivals. Anyone more than 30 minutes late will miss the trip and will not be refunded.
Bring any medications you may need (give them to your guide), eyeglass straps, a dry change of clothes, and a towel. Wear comfortable, water-friendly clothing (no jeans or sweats) and secure footwear only (no flip-flops or Crocs). Wetsuits are available to rent if needed.
Meeting details
White Water Adventurers Retail Shop, 6 Negley Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
