Lower Yough (class III)

Date: 22-24 August 2025

Sponsor: Elroy Shays & Andrew Bredemeyer

The Lower Youghiogheny  (Class 3) is dam controlled and has guaranteed water for the weekend.  The main Hoosier group will run the Lower both Saturday and Sunday.  Those needing to leave early on Sunday may choose to run only the Loop.  

In the event that the Lower Yough is too high because of rain, other river options w/o dams typically become runnable such as Cheat Canyon, Cheat Narrows, Upper Big Sandy and the Casselman

Camping will be at 

Scarlett Knob Campground :133 Scarlett Knob Rd. Ohiopyle, PA 15470 (724) 329-5200 Located on the hilltop overlooking the Youghiogheny River Valley and just a few miles from the Put-in at Ohiopyle. 

https://scarlettknobcampground.com/2025-map

Lower Yough Class III

https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/1687/main

Upper Yough Class IV-V  https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/753/main