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Rapid PA Class III

Swimmers

Youghiogheny - 6. Lower (PA)

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Gauge Conditions
Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle, PA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 1.1 – 7.0 FT

Arguably most difficult at 4-5'. Above 5', things begin to wash out, though there are some BIG holes and waves.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

The lead-in to "Swimmers" rapid starts almost immediately below the ledge below "Dimple".  Stay in the center - there is a nasty hole on the right side followed by nice eddies both right and left above "Swimmers."  "Swimmers" hole (or wave) is one of the most famous playholes in the Eastern US.  Try to avoid bouncing surfers out of "Swimmers" by clipping it either right or left.  Downriver traveling boats that eddy out upstream and wait for the current surfer to finish are traditionally granted one quick "surf on the fly" by the line that forms on river left.  Downstream of the hole are some nice tailwaves, too.  Rafters get a big kick out of jumping into the water from a rock not far above "Swimmers" Hole and swimming through it.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
4.0 mi
Directions
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6. Lower
Youghiogheny
III 7.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater