How many people have drowned at Ohiopyle?
The massive rock is known to have a divot, or a vacuum, that can trap people who are thrown into the water. In the past 40 years, there have been over 23 deaths on the river, and about half occurred near the Dimple Rock rapid.
Can you swim in Ohiopyle?
Ohiopyle State Park is one of the best and most popular parks in Pennsylvania. However, unlike many parks, there is no beach or swimming pool to cool off in on a hot day. Fortunately, though, there are the Natural Waterslides.
What to do in Ohiopyle if it rains?
Here are our top five favorite rainy-day activities in Ohiopyle:
- Whitewater Rafting. Rafting the Middle Yough in the rain.
- Waterfall hunting. Jonathan Run Falls in the summer.
- Visit two iconic Frank Lloyd Wright houses. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater.
- Go for a hike. A rainy day hike = creek jumping!
- Bird watching.
How big is Ohiopyle State Park?
approximately 20,500 acres
Located on the southern reaches of the Laurel Ridge, Ohiopyle State Park encompasses approximately 20,500 acres of rugged natural beauty and serves as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands.
Is Ohiopyle in the mountains?
Gateway to the Laurel Mountains, Ohiopyle State Park encompasses over 20,000 acres of rugged national beauty in southwestern Pennsylvania. The focal point of Ohiopyle is the more than 14 miles of the Youghiogheny River Gorge (pronounced yawki-gay-nee), which is more commonly referred to simply as the Yough (yawk).
Does Ohiopyle have a beach?
This sampling site is located along the swimming beach in Ohiopyle, PA. This location is within Ohiopyle State Park and adjacent to the Great Allegheny Passage, a popular bike trail connecting Pittsburgh, PA and Cumberland, MD. The sample is taken at the popular swimming beach near Falls Market.
Why is Ohiopyle called Ohiopyle?
The name Ohiopyle or “Ohiopehelle” is believed to be derived from a combination of Native American Indian words which mean “white, frothy water.”
How many waterfalls are at Ohiopyle?
The four waterfalls noted below are accessible via a nice 5-mile hiking loop within the state park. Most of these miles are easy to moderate in difficulty, but be prepared for a few short and steep climbs and descents near the waterfalls themselves.