Lower Yough – Your First Whitewater Adventure

Beginners to experienced rafters, and everyone in between!

This section is Class II through IV.

Class II: Easy rapids with slightly larger waves and disturbances. Clear channels that are obvious without scouting.

Class III:  Rapids with higher, irregular waves. Narrow passages that often require precise maneuvering, stronger currents

Class IV: Long, difficult rapids in turbulent water. Often requires complex maneuvering, constricted passages and obstacles

Our Lower Yough trips run March through October, with plenty of water all season thanks to the dam-controlled river — no worries about low water like other areas. Spring trips (March–mid May) include free wetsuit rentals for added comfort and fun.

Trips run for 7.5 miles and take approximately 3 1/2 hours. Actual tour times may vary based on water levels, guest count, and other unforeseen circumstances.

Yes, there will be a guide in your raft.

No. All activities run regardless of the weather conditions unless we deem conditions to be unsafe. River activities still go in case of thunderstorms as well.

We recommend that if you’re concerned about the weather you check the forecast the day before your tour so that if you don’t want to risk riding in the rain, you can call us to reschedule before the 24 hour deadline. If you call less than 24 hours before the tour, you can cancel your tour but you’ll not receive a refund, as noted in our cancelation policy.

We monitor river conditions constantly. We reserve the right to reschedule any trip to an alternate section of the river or to a different river if conditions warrant. We may also change the length of the trip, raft size or number of guests per raft. If we must cancel a trip due to conditions, a full refund will be given.

We welcome the opportunity to have you as our guest.

You may cancel at any time. **If you cancel day of tour, you will not receive a refund and forfeit all monies paid.**

**Refundable Ticket**
Cancellation: 90% refund if canceled up to **14 days** prior to trip. Refunds do not include the convenience fee amount for online booking as this is remitted to a Third Party processor.
Rebooking: One free rebooking up to 24 hours before the trip. All rebooked trips become nonrefundable.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing at least 14 days prior to trip. Reservations made within 14 days are not eligible for a refund. Please consider Trip Protection: see below.

**Non-Refundable Ticket:**
Cancellation: No Refunds or Changes for Any Reason. Trip protection does not apply to non-refundable tickets.

**Trip Protection for Refundable Tickets**
Trip protection does not apply for non-refundable tickets. If you purchased trip protection, your cancellation window has been extended up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. You’ll be fully refunded for the ticket (minus the trip protection and fees).

*We commit to our employees and other guests and adhere to our cancellation policy regardless of circumstances. We regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies, late arrivals, or inclement weather.*

**What if we cancel?**

We reserve the right to cancel for any reason, including, but not limited to, weather, river conditions, passenger count, mechanical issues, safety for you, our guests, and our crew. We’ll do our best to reschedule your trip based on availability or you’ll be issued a gift card to return another time.

Add trip protection for 10% extra on your rafting trip. Cancel up to 48 hours before with a full refund, minus the trip protection and booking fee. Trip protection does not apply if you purchase non-refundable tickets. NOTE: TRIP PROTECTION CANNOT BE ADDED AFTER CHECKOUT. It doesn’t cover cancellations within 48 hours, late arrivals, no shows, or inclement weather.

We ask all guests to arrive promptly at the scheduled trip meeting time listed on your confirmation. It is your responsibility to arrive on time and we reserve the right to leave at our scheduled departure time. There will be no refunds given for guests that are more than 30 minutes late or that do not arrive for their scheduled trip.

White water rafting is a physically demanding activity; including some dangers and inherent risks. Special safety equipment must be worn in order to participate. The equipment does not fit all body shapes and sizes. Please consider all aspects of your physical condition before making reservations.

Additional considerations:

• This Lower Yough River section contains turbulent and fast moving water. Guests may fall out of the raft at any time during the experience.
• Your white water rafting adventure will take place in strong sunlight. Please bring plenty of sun block. For guests with light sensitivities, have a strong pair of sunglasses.
• Life jackets are sanitized after every trip, however, they do carry an odor which can be offensive to individuals with a sensitivity to strong smells.
• The Lower Youghiogheny River flows close to a railroad line. There can be loud noises as trains go by. In addition,  we do not stop our trips if a storm pops up. While storms usually do not last long in our area, the thunder can be quite loud.
• All guests must wear a life jacket and helmet that is fitted snugly to your body. For guest safety, these items may not be loosened or removed.
• You will be rafting through a remote wilderness area. Access and take-out points are limited. You will be given the opportunity to leave the tour approximately 45 minutes in (loop take out), if you choose. After that, all guests must complete the tour. Please note that, if you choose to exit your tour at the loop take out, you will be required to traverse a non-flat, wilderness trail out of the gorge. This trail is not suitable for all individuals.

We can assume no responsibility for personal safety or loss of personal property. We will ask you to sign a liability release/assumption of risk form before you make the trip. All minors must have permission from a parent or legal guardian written on our standard release form. You travel at your own risk. No drugs or alcohol are permitted. We reserve the right to refuse service (with no refund) to anyone we deem unfit to participate in white water rafting. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items while visiting White Water Adventurers, Inc.

Children under 10 years of age are not permitted on this section. We do monitor waivers prior to guest arrival. We reserve the right to refuse service with no refund if we discover a participant under minimum age. Please don’t disappoint your child by scheduling them for an inappropriate section.

Each raft holds up to 6 people. We run multiple rafts per availability.

If you have more than 6 people, we are happy to take your group, but they will be in more than 1 raft. If you have less than 6 people, you will be riding with random other people.

Absolutely! When you are making your reservation, simply reserve for a party of 6. You’ll have the raft for yourself, even if you arrive with fewer people. Keep in mind that there are no refunds for unused seats.

Probably. Seats on the rafts are on a first-come, first-served basis. If we have the capability of letting you ride on the same raft as your friend who has their own reservation, we’ll be happy to set that up for you. You need to call us at 724-329-8850 to let us know, however. If you don’t call us, we’ll have no clue that you want us to put you together, if it’s even possible. If you’re trying to ride with someone who already has a reservation, the easiest way to ensure you’re all together – if we have the seats available – is to have the person who’s already booked a tour call us and add however many people are in your group to their reservation.