Lower Yough Weekend
August 22-23, 2026: Southern Invasion of Ohiopyle, PA.
Trip coordinated by Lynn Miller, Jennifer (Jen) Stockwell, and Jasmine Elmore.
Saturday, August 22: Trip on the Lower Yough, Class III/III+ – Solid roll required. Pool drop river. Water frequently cold, even on hot summer days. $10 required (day of – not in advance) for launch/shuttle permit from the park service (cash and credit options). Trip coordinators know the river well and can provide beta on multiple lines, if requested.
Sunday, August 23: Trip will depend on local water levels. Maybe a repeat run on the Lower Yough. Possibly Stonycreek Canyon, if there is a release (also class III/III+, more continuous than Lower Yough). Those looking for a shorter day could do the Lower Yough loop only.
Trips will be a mix of play and river running. We do not plan on bombing the river. Expect to spend at least 6 hours on the water Saturday. Bring lunch, snacks, and lots of water.
Must be a CCC member. Registration required by July 25, 2026. The meeting place and time will be communicated after registration. A group camping option will be available for those interested. Though small, Ohiopyle has several great spots to grab a bite to eat. A couple of our favorites are Twisted Spoke Cafe and Falls City Pub.
Please be sure to complete the registration by checking out. If you do not, your reservation will not be saved.
Reach out to Jen with any questions via email: diversepaddlesports@gmail.com
The AW links to the rivers are below:
Lower Yough: https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/1687/main
Stonycreek (Canyon): https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2843/main
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