Lower Yough Rafting Trips
Raft the Lower Yough With Ohiopyle’s #1 Outfitter Since 1964!
Whether this is your first white water rafting trip or you’re an experienced rafter, the Lower Yough (pronounced “Yok”), in the heart of The Laurel Highlands, is a blast! And what could be a better way to spend a hot summer day than on the river? Wilderness Voyageurs is the first and most experienced outfitter in Ohiopyle, established in 1964. Thousands of families trust their whitewater fun with us every year, for good reason! We have more than half a century as expert leaders in the outdoors!
The Lower Yough is 7.5 miles of Class III – III + whitewater rapids. It is considered a “drop & pool” river: the rapids are separated by calm deep pools, allowing you to catch your breath and enjoy the scenery. It’s a thrilling whitewater experience & full of adventure!
There are 4 great ways to experience the Lower Yough, choose the trip format that suits your experience, comfort level and risk level:
- Fully Guided
- Guide Escorted
- Deluxe/ Private
- Boat rentals
Scroll below to read the details of each trip format.
Lower Yough Fully Guided Trips
This trip is ideal for the first timer, or those who want all the comforts of a guide steering the boat. Each and every boat on the trip has their very own expert guide calling out commands to navigate through the rapids safely.
- Every boat will have a guide.
- This trip does not include lunch.
- Each boat holds 6 people, but may hold more depending on water level.
- Trip lasts regularly 2.5 hours on water, but could take up to 4.5 hours overall.
- Kids ages 10-12 are welcome on this trip
STANDARD FULLY GUIDED TRIP PRICING
- Mon-Fri $83.00
- Sat: $105.00
- Sun: $89.00
(Not including $5.10 in state park and service fees)
Guide-Escorted Lower Yough Rafting Trip
The traditional trip format for the Lower Youghiogheny, is called “Guide Escorted.” This means you will be captain of your own raft. River guides are in rafts and kayaks around you to explain how to navigate the rapids. It’s essential to pay attention to the guides and their directions! Wilderness Voyageurs has conducted more than 600,000 people down the Lower Yough in this format over the last 50+ years. If you would like to have a guide in your raft or experience a smaller, more intimate rafting trip, there are multiple trip formats available on the Lower Yough.
- Captain your own raft
- Lunch is served on the river
- Trip lasts regularly 3.5 hours on water, but could take up to 5 hours overall.
- Available for kids 12 and up
- Monday-Friday Sept.& Oct. please call to book!
GUIDE ESCORTED TRIP PRICING
- Mon-Fri $63.00
- Sat: $85.00
- Sun: $72.00
(Not including $5.10 in state park and service fees)
Lower Yough Rafting Deluxe Trip
Want to take your Lower Yough experience one step further? You will have a guide in your boat, and your group size will be smaller. You’ll get to stop for side hikes, too, like the spectacular stretch leading up to Cucumber Falls.
DELUXE: FULLY GUIDED
- Mon-Fri: $125.00
- Saturday: $130.00
- Sunday: $130.00
(not including $5.10 State Park Use fee and other per person fees)
To reserve your private deluxe trip please call 1-800-272-4141
Upgrade To a Ducky On Your Guided Rafting Trip!
Upgrade to a ducky and captain your own super fun inflatable kayak! Ducky upgrades are $10pp +tax, based on availability and water levels. Must call to book this upgrade.
Important: Availability of ducky upgrades are dependent on current water levels.
Trips conducted on the Lower Youghiogheny are done so under a concession agreement with Ohiopyle State Park and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Rafting the Lower Yough
Fully Guided vs Guide Escorted
“My husband and I went on a guide escorted tour of the Lower Yough. The guides were great, super knowledgeable and were all very entertaining. They did an excellent job telling everyone how to guide the raft, and were very helpful when it came to navigating the rapids.” ~Topaz597 – Ohio
Trip Information
3 - 5
Trip Time - Hours
Varies per water levels & trip size.
Check In Location
Ohiopyle, PA
7.5
Miles
Fully Guided Check In
9:00AM & 1:00PM
Guide Escorted Check In
11:00AM
Season
Daily Trips April - October
12
Minimum Age Guide Escorted
10
Minimum Age Fully Guided
Boat Options
Standard Raft Included
Duckie & Shredder Upgrades Available
River Classification
Class III
Whitewater
Lower Yough Fully Guided Trip
Mon.-Fri.
$83.00Saturday
$105.00Sunday
$89.00
(not including $5.10 State Park Use fee and other per person fees)
Lower Yough Guide Escorted Trip
Mon.-Fri.
$63.00Saturday
$85.00Sunday
$72.00
(not including $5.10 State Park Use fee and other per person fees)
Deluxe: Fully Guided
Mon.-Fri.
$125.00Saturday & Sunday
$130.00
(not including $5.10 State Park Use fee and other per person fees)