Is Lower Youghiogheny running?
Reading from Nov 4, 3:15 PM MT. Site data as of Nov 4, 2026, 4:04 PM MT.
Off season (commercial)
Last 7 days (gauge height, ft), Mountain time. Low 1.72 ft, high 2.14 ft.
| Status | Running Off season (commercial) |
|---|---|
| River | Youghiogheny River |
| Section | Ohiopyle to Bruner Run |
| Class | III–IV |
| Nearest town | Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania |
| Runnable range | 1.00 ft to 7.00 ft Low 1.00 ft · medium from 1.60 ft · high from 4.00 ft · max 7.00 ft Source: American Whitewater, on the same gauge shown here. Checked 2026-11-04. |
| Commercial season | Mar–Oct (typical outfitter season) Off season (commercial) |
| Gauge | Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle, PA (USGS 03081500) |
| Dam release | Yes, flow is set by dam releases. |
| Permits | Ohiopyle State Park launch permit required for private boaters. |
| Note | American Whitewater's range for this run is in feet of gauge height. |
| More info | American Whitewater river page |
Flows are informational, not a safety call. Gauge readings can be delayed, provisional, or wrong, and a gauge may be miles from the run. Rivers change fast. Check with a local outfitter or the managing agency (BLM, USFS, NPS, dam operator) before you go.
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