Gauge Conditions
Arguably most difficult at 4-5'. Above 5', things begin to wash out, though there are some BIG holes and waves.
Description
For those paddling the Loop section of the Lower Yough, parking is available at the Loop Access Area, directly across from Wilderness Voyageurs in downtown Ohiopyle. Most paddlers begin by dropping boats and gear at the Lower Yough put-in just below Ohiopyle Falls, then drive back to the Loop Access Area to park. From there, it’s a short walk—about five minutes—back through town to the put-in. The Loop makes a one-mile circuit of whitewater that bends around a large horseshoe in the gorge, ending at the Loop Take-out just below Railroad Rapid. A well-marked trail climbs from the river back up to the parking area, completing the circuit. This setup allows paddlers to run the Loop multiple times without a shuttle—simply hike back up, reload, and drop in again.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Rapid
II+
Playspot
III
Rapid
II
Hazard
III
Rapid
III+
Rapid
II+
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
American Whitewater