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At the heart of all we do is a desire to connect people with a common passion for Ohiopyle and the surrounding region – a place unlike any other in the world. Ohiopyle is a destination that inspires people to get out, enjoy natural wonders and appreciate simplicity. We encourage individual, community, and environmental health and prosperity.
Apr 11, 2024 · OHIOPYLE ― The borough has captured the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award as the Best Small Town in the Northeast, the publication announced on Wednesday. Nathan Reigner, Pennsylvania’s ...
Annual Buckwheat Festival (Spring and Fall) Yough Defense Party. Weekly Yoga Practice at the Ohiopyle Community Center (Every Tuesday & Thursday from 6:30-8:00) Wilderness Voyageurs also offers fun monthly and weekly events throughout the summer. Starting in June, we have our ever-popular, free kayak roll clinic every Wednesday evening.
Apr 17, 2024 · Ohiopyle Borough captured the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award as the Best Small Town in the Northeast, the publication announced Wednesday, April 10. Nathan Reigner, Pennsylvania’s director of outdoor recreation, spoke just off of the Great Allegheny Passage in Ohiopyle at a press conference celebrating the occasion.
- Visit Ohiopyle Falls
- Watch The Sunrise at Baughman Rock Overlook
- Visit The visitors Center
- Whitewater Boating at Ohiopyle State Park
- Hike The Jonathan Run Trail
- Visit Cucumber Falls
- Picnic at Tharp Knob
- Surf The Natural Waterslides
- Hike The Meadow Run Trail
- Hunt For Wildflowers
Ohiopyle Falls, sometimes referred to as the “Niagara Falls of Western Pennsylvania”, lies at the very heart of Ohiopyle State Park. With a drop of 20 feet and a width spanning the entire Youghiogheny River, Ohiopyle Fallsis one of the most visited and most photographed tourist attractions in the Laurel Highlands. So certainly it stands to reason t...
Baughman Rock Overlook is one of the most spectacular mountain vistas in the Laurel Highlands, and is perfectly positions to catch a gorgeous sunrise over Ohiopyle State Park. Baughman Rock Overlook offers tremendous bang for your buck – miles of views just a few yards from a roadside parking area. Those factors make watching the sunrise at Baughma...
The Visitor Center at Ohiopyle State Parkis perched on the banks of the Youghiogheny River, right next to Ohiopyle Falls. Aside from being a great place to pick up trail maps and souvenirs, the Visitor Center is home to two floors of exhibitsdetailing the history of the park. So be sure to put a trip to the Visitor Center on your list of things to ...
People come from around the world to experience whitewater boating at Ohiopyle State Park. The Youghiogheny Riverhas sections of exciting whitewater boating for all experience levels. And there are several outfitter services in the town of Ohiopyle that will provide both the gear and guides to help, even you if you’re a total beginner.
The Jonathan Run Trail is, for my money, the best waterfall hike in western PA! Featuring 4 exceptional waterfalls and numerous smaller water features, this 4 mile hikeis a beautiful workout any time of year. If I could pick only one hike to go on my list of the best things to do at Ohiopyle State Park, the Jonathan Run Trail would be that hike!
Cucumber Fallsat Ohiopyle State Park is arguably the most photogenic and most photographed waterfall in western Pennsylvania! This graceful 30 foot-tall waterfall looks magnificent in all seasons. And what’s extra-special about this almost-roadside attraction is that you can stand BEHINDit, for a very unique experience! If I could visit only one wa...
Tharp Knob at Ohiopyle State Park is a spacious picnic area with a nearby scenic overlookthat gives you an outstanding view of the town of Ohiopyle. From Tharp Knob you have a clear view of the Youghiogheny River, and can occasionally see a train passing through town as well.
TheNatural Waterslides at Ohiopyle State Park give you a chance to careen down Meadow Run through chutes of sandstone carved out over the millennia. Keep in mind there are no lifeguards on duty and this is strictly a DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK ACTIVITY! Even if you aren’t that adventurous, the Natural Waterslidesare a beautiful 4-season attraction, l...
The Meadow Run Trail at Ohiopyle State Park is a 1.85 mile loop hikefeaturing waterfalls, enormous rock formations, fossils, and all-around gorgeous Laurel Highlands scenery. The Upper and Lower Cascades are two of the more unique waterfalls you’ll find along the Meadow Run Trail, and are great hiking destinations in all seasons.
Ohiopyle State Park is a bonanza for wildflower lovers, from early spring through the fall. Whether it’s along a trail or near a waterfall, you’ll find a amazing array of colorful blooms at Ohiopyle State Park.
A small network of trails wind through the natural area, which is fun to explore with kids. The 1.7-mile Ferncliff Trail circles the peninsula, with great views of Ohiopyle Falls and whitewater rapids on the Youghiogheny River. 6. Waterfall Hunting in Ohiopyle.
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Outdoor enthusiasts love Ohiopyle. Ohiopyle State Park offers biking and hiking on the Great Allegheny Passage and some of the best whitewater rafting in the eastern U.S.! Just a short distance from Ohiopyle you will find two homes designed by renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright - Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. If you love golf, skiing or Forbes FIve-Star, AAA Five-Diamond Award-winning ...
