Confluence Gauge
The 10 mile section below the Confluence gauge is called the Middle Yough. It rates a 12 on the Keel Hauler Scale.

Ohiopyle Gauge
The lower Yough is a popular WW rafting section. It rates 23 on KH Scale, at its normal level at Ohiopyle of 1.5' to 3'.
Above 5' the rating increases to 26.
Ohiopyle 5 day prediction
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If levels look like they will be too high for your skill level, you could move upstream to the Casselman or Laurel Hill Creek.
Casselman River Info

Lower Yough paddling requires a daily or yearly pass. See State Park Whitewater Boating Info

Summer Pool for Yough Res is 1439'. If lake is lower or higher than this they will modify the release.

KHCC Area Map
State Park Maps

Ohiopyle State Park
Yough Water Trail Info

Middle Yough Rapids
Lower Yough Rapids

AWA Middle Description
AWA Lower Description

Detailed Boater's Guide

Yough Bike Trail Map