The Upper Youghiogheny
in Maryland drops an impressive average of 115'+ per mile
in the 5 mile long middle canyon. Over 20 major rapids
are hurled at you in continuous non-stop action. Class
V Rapids like Charlie's Choice, Tommy's Hole, Heinserling,
Meat Cleaver and Lost and Found get your heart pumping
and test your paddling skills. The river sluices around
and through boulder-choked drops some with 5-8' tall waterfalls.
Brace yourself, pay attention and be ready for some adrenalin
pumping free radical fighting fun! Trip participants should
be in good shape. Fully Guided in state-of-the-art self-bailing
rafts. Don't miss out on the world class Upper
Yough trip! If you've tried the rest, now check out the
best!
All
Upper Yough trips are Guided and accompanied by an
expert support kayaker
Three
guests and one guide per raft (minimum group size
3)
Price
includes transportation from Ohiopyle to Sang Run
Maryland.
Deep
Creek Lake Rafting guests can meet us in Friendsville
15 minutes from Deep Creek Lake.
Wetsuits
available
Upper Yough Rafters rest after Triple Drop and get set
to run 8' National Falls.
Not one house, power line or bridge in 10 miles of
Protected Wild and Scenic River!
Trip
Rates and Important Upper Yough Rafting Information
Monday Through Friday $115 per person
Saturdays and Holidays $150 per person
All Upper Trips are subject to 4.5% amusement tax
Payment in full is due upon reservations. Cancellations received 21 days or more prior to your trip will be charged a 10% booking fee. No refunds for cancellations received within 21 days of the trip (however they are transferable).
April and May trip check in time: Ohiopyle at 11:00
or in Friendsville, MD at 12:00pm on the release dates
June, July and August check in time: Ohiopyle at 12 noon or in Friendsville, MD at 1:00 pm on the release dates
September and October trip check in time: Ohiopyle at 11:00
or in Friendsville, MD at 12:00pm on the release dates
2010 Whitewater Upper Yough Schedule
Highlighted Days are scheduled releases
Spring rains contribute plenty of water for scheduled trip possibilities. Call for spring reservation discounts.
March
and April Spring Rafting Specials
$100 Monday through Friday~$125
on Weekends
Spring runoff usually
guarantees the Upper is running on natural flow
everyday. Spring is also big action high water
season. Book now for those early rafting adventures
and price breaks too!
