Quick Details
Full 7.5 Mile Pricing
Standard Raft - Full 7.5 Miles
Price per person
$ 39.00
Single Inflatable Kayak - Full 7.5 Miles
Price per person
$ 39.00
Double Inflatable Kayak - Full 7.5 Miles
Price per craft
$ 78.00
PPB - Full 7.5 Miles
Price per craft
$ 78.00
Loop Option Pricing
Standard Raft Loop Option
Price per person
$ 29.00
Single Inflatable Kayak Loop Option
Price per person
$ 29.00
Double Inflatable Kayak Loop Option
Price per craft
$ 58.00
PPB Loop Option
Price per craft
$ 58.00
Choose Between Full (7.5 miles) or Loop (1.5 miles)
Explore the Lower Yough at your own pace with White Water Adventurers’ equipment rentals. Choose from various options, including four- to six-person rafts, single or double inflatable kayaks, or PPBs (shredders) for a self-guided adventure. The rafting package includes craft, paddles, life jackets, and helmets. Reservations are accepted year-round for trips from April to October.
Embark on the full 7.5-mile Lower Yough section and customize your itinerary with launch times starting at 8:15 am, every half hour until 2:45 pm. Complete the journey in about 3.5 hours or take a more leisurely pace—your choice. The low rental fee provides up to 6 hours for your trip, and you must return to Ohiopyle. If your preferred time isn’t available, call us to schedule an alternate time.
Keep in mind that no transportation is provided back to Ohiopyle. You must return with your group and equipment to White Water Adventurers. Two cars are recommended; alternatively, rent a bike for the return trip. On weekdays, park at Bruner Run take-out, and on weekends, park at Old Mitchell Parking Lot, 1 mile from Bruner Run.
Note: Register and purchase a launch ticket ($10/person) from Ohiopyle State Park on the day of your trip. No shuttle service is available on weekdays; Bruner gate is open Monday to Friday.
Lower Yough Loop Section – 1.5 miles
Customize your itinerary with our convenient launch times. Launch times begin as early as 8:15 am and are available every 1/2 hour till 4:30 pm. Our low rental fee allows most paddlers “running the loop” to experience it twice before returning the equipment to White Water Adventurers. Keep in mind that paddlers launching before 3:15 pm will need to pay the launch ticket to the Ohiopyle State Park each time they launch.
No shuttles are necessary on the loop section. Upon leaving the river you carry your equipment back to White Water Adventurers, 6 Negley St Ohiopyle PA.
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Participants that are familiar with white water rafting, boat handling, reading river conditions that don’t need the structure of a guided tour.
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- 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
- This section is Class II through IV.
- 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
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April-October
Water levels permitting. River levels must be below 4 ft. on the Ohiopyle State Park gauge to rent a raft and below 3 ft. on the gauge to rent an inflatable kayak or PPB (Personal Paddle Boat).
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It typically takes equipment rentals 3.5 to 4 hours to complete the 7.5 mile Lower Yough section. Your rental fee covers up to 6 hours. Please note that you are responsible for all equipment and its safe return. Additional fees will apply if equipment is not returned on time, is returned damaged, or requires retrieval by White Water Adventurers staff.
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This trip option does NOT include a guide. It is a self-guided tour. Please note that you are responsible for all equipment and its safe return. Additional fees will apply if equipment is not returned on time, is returned damaged, or requires retrieval by White Water Adventurers staff.
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There is no return transportation included in your rental fee. Ideally, you should have at least 2 cars for this rafting option. If you will only be bringing 1 car, you may rent a bicycle from White Water Adventurers for your return trip to Ohiopyle from the end of the river.
Beforebeginning your rafting trip, you will need to park your transport vehicle(s) at the end of the river. Please make sure you have transport for all the equipment and participants. You may deflate the raft for the return to Ohiopyle. We recommend putting the raft in your trunk or strapping it to your roof. -
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 monitor river conditions constantly. We reserve the right to reschedule any trip to an alternate type of trip (fully guided), 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.
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6% PA sales tax
6% convenience booking fee for all trips booked online
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Please note that when you make a reservation, we forfeit the right to sell your spaces to others.
You may receive a 90% refund if you cancel at least 15 days prior to trip. Refunds do not include the convenience fee amount for online booking as this is remitted to a Third Party processor. Reservations made less than 15 days prior to trip date are nonrefundable, once payment is received. We regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies, late arrivals, or inclement weather.
Please consider adding Trip Protection for greater flexibility in cancellations. See tab below.
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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. NOTE: TRIP PROTECTION CANNOT BE ADDED AFTER CHECKOUT. It doesn’t cover cancellations within 48 hours, late arrivals, no shows, or inclement weather.
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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.
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Children under 12 years of age are not permitted on this rafting option. 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.