Return-Path: Received: ID ; 2 Apr 85 08:43:28 EST Date: 2 Apr 85 08:42 EST From: Harry Bovik (C410HB00) To: Harry.Bovik@CMU-CS-A.ARPA Subject: White water rafting CC: Rudy.Nedved@CMU-CS-A.ARPA Message-Id: <02Apr85.084245.HB00@CMU-CS-A.ARPA> A pointer was posted to the information below by Rudy Nedved. I have snarfed a copy for the Bovik files without his permission since this is a common question in the Spring and Summer months. ___________ Youghiogheny Raft Rentals Inc (412) 329-8372 6-person 4-person weekdays: $35 $25 weekends: $45 $35 7:45am-1:15pm has 6 hour limit to return raft(s) 1:45pm-3:15pm has 4 hour limit to return raft(s) late return charge is not known sales tax of 6% not included Youghiogheny Outfitters (412) 329-4549 ??? State park shuttle from take out point to take out point parking lot $1.25 People limits (960 people a day): Half go to four concessions. Quarter to private rafts. Quarter to private kayaks. Ohiopyle State Park (River Control) (412) 329-4707 or (412) 329-4704 Launch times: 15 minute intervals between 7:45am and 3:15pm must be at the launch area 30 minutes before launch time Raft concessions launch on the half hour and hour so times must be 15 and 45 after. Raft size minimums for varioes river heights: 0-3 feet 8 feet raft (4-man) 3-4 feet 12 feet raft (6-man) 4-6 feet 15 feet raft (??) [No one rents these] Travel time: [McDonald's is 31.5 miles and 34 minutes into the trip.] CMU to Donegal is 48.1 miles taking 53 minutes. Donegal to Ohiopyle is 22.9 miles taking 31 minutes. Total distance is 71.0 miles taking 1 hour and 24 minutes. Raft Concessions (Guides, Rafts, Lunch): Mountain Streams and Trails ??? (lost phone number) Wilderness Voyageurs, (412) 329-5517 Youghiogheny Outfitters (412) 329-4549 ?? ________________ hqb