If the Ohiopyle Gauge is not working, use correlation between the USGS of the Yough at Confluence and staff gage at the Lower Yough put-in in Ohiopyle
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Confluence Gauge
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The 10 mile section below the Confluence gauge is called the Middle Yough.
It rates a 12 on the Keel Hauler Scale.
The lower Yough is a popular WW rafting section. It rates 23 on KH Scale.
The normal level at Ohiopyle is 1.5' to 3'. At 5' the rating increases to 26.
Area Map
Middle Yough Map
Lower Yough Map
Detailed Boater's Guide
Description of the river
Private Trips: Call 888-PA-PARKS or the Ohiopyle State Park office at 724-329-8591 to schedule a launch time on weekends.
In season, each Thur. afternoon the Corps updates this informative link:
Weekend Update
Annual AWA Ohiopyle falls race
Ohiopyle State Park
Yough Trail Map