Ohiopyle FAQ

I am visiting Ohiopyle to go biking..

Choose from world class Rail Trails, mountain biking, or road biking. Stop in the store for directions to trails and road loops. We have a complete retail section with tubes, tires, tools, shorts, jackets etc. You will find gear from: Showers Pass, Giro, CamelBak and Bellweather. Need a tune up? Broken spokes? We have a full service bike shop with mechanics on duty.

I am visiting Ohiopyle to go kayaking…

Of course you are, because kayaking put Ohiopyle on the map. We are the original whitewater store! Do you need drip rings for your paddle? A Lucky Charm skirt that’ll stay on when you are running the slides on Meadow Run? Come see us. We are open every day all year, so we are even here when you forget your pogies. Quality gear from Immersion Research, Shred Ready, NRS, Mad River, Werner and more.

For Ohiopyle river information, stop by the shop. We’re always ready to talk paddling and help you find out what is running locally. We are located across the parking lot from the Loop takeout. There are a number of creeks within 15 minutes of town: Indian Creek, Meadow Run, Morgan’s, Jonathan and Bruner Run. These are all rain-based, but are paddlable on a regular basis.

DEMO Kayaks are available daily as long as the Yough is below 3 feet on the Ohiopyle gauge. Almost every whitewater kayak from: Wavesports, Pyranha, & Liquid Logic is available.

I am visiting Ohiopyle to go camping and hangout in a beautiful place…

You’re on track to having a great time. We have more than 20,000 acres of protected land to explore. 70+ miles of hiking trails, 20 miles of river bank, and who knows how many trees to nap under or hide behind. We have a variety of camping equipment to make your visit more enjoyable, Thermarest pads, Mountain Hardwear sleeping bags, gas for your lamp, tent pegs, you get the idea.

I want to know about Fly Fishing in the Ohiopyle area

Glad you asked! We are on the banks of the Yough which has seen a dramtic improvement in the fishery over the last 20 years. We have Grannom Caddis and Green Drake hatches, just for starters. Make sure to check out what’s hatching and the Yough stream conditions so you can be ready when you arrive. We have a great selection of flies and useful Orvis gear in the shop. We have a talented corps of fishing guides who are floating around and happy to provide you with some knowledge. Or why play with fate? Explore an Ohiopyle fishing trip and/or fly-fishing instruction – make the most of your fishing time! The Yough River and its tributaries are great waters to fish.

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