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Upper Yough

Rapid Descriptions

Upper Yough is continous nonstop whitewater action at it's best. Come experience class V.

Take it from our Guides. The upper is the real deal!


"The action is intense and it does not stop!"
Upper Guide Chris...



"It's the most intense ride you can get on rubber!"
Upper Guide Jermey...

 

"Just do what the Booster says and you'll stay in the boat!"
Upper Guide Booster...

 

"5 Miles of non stop in your face rafting!"
Upper Guide Charlie...

  • 115'+ Vertical Drop Per Mile on a Maryland Wild and Scenic River
  • 14 Class IV and 6 Class V Rapids Back To Back!
  • You Have An Expert Guide in Your Self-Bailing Raft
  • Just off I-68 30 miles west of Morgantown WV
  • Whitewater Rafting only 25 Minutes from Ohiopyle
  • Whitewater Rafting only 15 Minutes from Deep Creek Lake
  • The Upper Yough is World Famous!!!
  • Dam Release Guaranteed Class V Whitewater ALL summer long!

 


 

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 Whitewater Rafting
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!

 

Upper Yough info including rapids description, and directions to Friendsville Maryland~AWA Upper Yough Page

Trip Rates and Important Upper Yough Rafting Information

Monday Through Friday      $120per person
Saturdays and Holidays      $175 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


 

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!
Toll Free Upper Yough Reservations
1-888-OHIOPYLe
(1-888-644-6795)

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