Ohiopyle State Park

Ohiopyle State Park
Ohiopyle State Park is c20,500 acres of “rugged natural beauty and serves as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands….”  The Youghiogheny River Gorge passes through the center if the park.
Phone 724-329-8591.   Here is the Park website.   Brochure     Map
 Youghiogheny River Trail: 27 miles, is part of the150 mile Great Allegheny Passage .
“From the Ramcat Launch Area and Trailhead Parking Area on the east side of the park, the trail descends at a one percent downhill grade to the Train Station/Visitor’s Center parking lot in the town of Ohiopyle. From the Train Station/Visitor’s Center in the town of Ohiopyle, the 17 miles of trail crosses the river twice and descends at a three percent grade to Connellsville. Parking is available in Connellsville in lots on Third Street and in the Yough River Park.