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Pennsylvania | Laurel Highlands
Youghiogheny River
Middle Yough: Ramcat Launch to Ohiopyle Middle Yough Take-out
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Need to know
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Gauge
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Weather
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Route overview
Quick facts and what's next
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Quick facts
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Upcoming outlook
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Plan
Plan your trip
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Intermediate Middle Yough moving-water route from Ramcat to Ohiopyle with park-based logistics.
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Put-in
Ramcat Launch, Ohiopyle State ParkInspect Ramcat parking and carry route before launch.
Take-out
Middle Yough Boater Take-out and Trailhead, OhiopylePortage all documented dams and hazards; do not run Ohiopyle Falls.
Plan this segment
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Inspect Ramcat parking and carry route before launch.
- Portage all documented dams and hazards; do not run Ohiopyle Falls.
Watch for
- whitewater
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- strainers
- park traffic
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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Youghiogheny River below Confluence, PA |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 1.80 ft |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Canoe Draft western Pennsylvania gauge guide |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Direct route and gaugeRamcat Launch to Middle Yough Take-out; USGS 03081000
DCNR and Pennsylvania regulations define the route boundaries; American Whitewater identifies the distinct Middle Yough reach and Confluence gauge context; USGS provides the direct stage and discharge series.
- Public endpoints and geometryRamcat Launch 39.82632,-79.37891; Middle Yough take-out 39.868889,-79.486944
The Ohiopyle State Park map publishes Ramcat coordinates and identifies the Middle Yough boater take-out; independent access documentation confirms the take-out location.
- Threshold and safety rulesConservative minimum-only stage guidance: 1.8 ft; designated launch/take-out rules
Canoe Draft provides the station-specific planning range; DCNR and Pennsylvania regulations define the Middle Yough class, permitted endpoints, and downstream boundary. The product omits an unsupported upper threshold.
- Camping and route contextOhiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground, and Middle Yough water trail
Park maps and water-trail materials document nearby camping, trailhead logistics, and the distinct Middle Yough corridor.
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Quick answers
Youghiogheny River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Youghiogheny River?
Paddle Today watches Youghiogheny River below Confluence, PA and uses 1.80 ft as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Youghiogheny River route start and end?
This route starts at Ramcat Launch, Ohiopyle State Park and ends at Middle Yough Boater Take-out and Trailhead, Ohiopyle, about Approximately 9.5 river miles on the water.
Is this Youghiogheny River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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