Riversport Recreational Adventure Center for Biking, Rafting, and Kayaking Our paddlesport rentals are held on the beautiful and scenic Middle Youghiogheny ("Yough") River which consist of class I (flat and moving water) up to Class II+ (rock gardens, small waves, and faster currents). The Middle Yough is perfect for beginner paddlers, family float trips, fishing, and anyone looking for more excitement than the "Bottom" Yough, but without the potential hazards of the "Lower" Yough (Class III-IV+). Our rental fleet will enable you to experience the Middle Yough using 4-6 person Rafts, comfortable and stable Recreational Kayaks, and Tandem Recreational Kayaks. We have you start right from our Store location here in Confluence, and continues to the take out in Ohiopyle (10.8 miles). All rentals include equipment, and shuttles back from Ohiopyle. We begin around 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. After 1 p.m. you can still take advantage of our short 2 mile trip down river to our camp facilities. Call Ahead of Time to Reserve the fun (814) 395-5744
Raft the Middle Yough Gorge (4-5 hour trip) $69 :This section of the Yough consists of approximately nine class II rapids in it's ten mile journey to Ohiopyle. The rapids are separated by long slow pools and class I riffles. This is a very easy and laid-back raft trip suitable for the entire family. It takes between four and six hours, and has many nice swimming holes as well as beautiful resting spots for a nice shore lunch. The trout fishing is superb! Launch Times 9-12 p.m.
Recreational Kayaks (3-4 hour trip) $39:Looking for more excitement? These boats are easy to use, and behave much like whitewater kayaks without the hassle of learning wet-exits, eskimo rolls, and proper strokes. These kayaks are hard plastic and therefore they track and behave much better than the "duckies" that others rent. Plus, they provide comfortable seats for your trip. Reserve these in advance as we frequently rent all these out. They are our most popular boat. Launch Time 9- 1 p.m. Tandem Kayak The Middle Yough (3-4 hour trip) $59:Want to paddle with a friend, or feel more confident with another paddler? Try Tandem Kayaks down the Middle Yough Gorge. This challenging trip is unparalleled in scenic beauty and exciting easy rapids for kayaking. We offer Wilderness System's Pamilco T135, or the Dagger Blackwater 13.5
Bicycles & the Allegheny Bike Trail $5 per hour/ $20 Day:We rent comfortable cruiser Trek bicycles for you to enjoy our great rails to trails bike path system. One of the most scenic rides of this trail begins in Confluence right from our store location and goes to Ohiopyle (9 miles.) The river can be seen practically the entire way. While you bike, you will discover the natural history of the Turkeyfoot Valley where George Washington did surveying, and travel along the old rail system that would transport goods up and down the Yough Valley. Watch for paddlers up and down the river, as they run class II rapids like Ram Cat, and Z Rapids.
RATES:
Raft......................... $69.00 + tax & $1.50 State Park User Fee Rec
Tandem Kayak.........$59.00 +tax & $1.50 State Park User Fee Recreational Kayaks.$39.00 +tax & $1.50 State Park User Fee Trek Bicycles............$5 /hour or $20.00 per day Mini-float...................1/2 price off any normal trip for a easy float trip from our store to our camp. Only available after 1:00PM. The distance is two miles, there is no time limit. No reservations will be taken for these mini-float trips.
