Ohiopyle State Park
\n<\/strong>Ohiopyle State Park is c20,500 acres of “rugged natural beauty and serves as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands….”\u00a0 The Youghiogheny River Gorge passes through the center if the park.
\nPhone 724-329-8591.\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the Park website<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Brochure<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Map<\/a>
\n<\/a>\u00a0Youghiogheny River Trail:<\/span> 27 miles, is part of the150 mile\u00a0Great Allegheny Passage .
\n<\/a>“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\u2019s Center parking lot in the town of Ohiopyle. From the Train Station\/Visitor\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n