0.0 South terminus of Youghiogheny River Trail, Southern (Ohiopyle) Section. Junction with PA Route 281.
0.5 Trail joins Ram Cat Hollow Road.
1.0 Trail crosses Ram Cat Hollow Road.
1.5 Ram Cat Creek. Trail approved parking area. Public restrooms.
2.0 White water rafting and campground on opposite side of river (accessible via bridge at south terminus of trail).
2.5 Trail passes through area of rock walls.
5.1 Remains of a farm and stone quarry known as the "Old Shipley Place".
5.5 Pull-off area. Railroad relics.
7.7 Bench adjacent to trail. Path to river.
7.7 - 11.8 CAUTION: Next 4 miles are extremely congested. Exercise good judgment and follow trail courtesies.
9.0 Railroad relics.
10.0 Old Railroad Station. Trail approved parking area. Tourist information, water fountain, and public restrooms.
Middle Yough Take Out. Sugarloaf and Baughman Hiking Trail junctions. Cross the river on the PA 381
bridge. Turn left at the end of the bridge to continue on the trail.
Ohiopyle business area. Services in the community include bike and river rental shops, bike repairs, groceries,
restaurants, and overnight accommodations. This community is a mountain resort surrounded by a 18,700 acre
state park. Follow PA Route 381 south about 1/4 mile to the Ohiopyle Falls.
10.1 Trail approved parking area. Access to Ferncliff Peninsula scenic area.
10.3 Loop Take Out
10.4 Trail bridge over the Youghioheny River. Scenic view.
10.5 Great Gorge Hiking Trail junction.
11.7 Reech and Campground Hiking Trails junction. State park camping available at end of trail.
12.5 No Name Rapid.
12.9 Dimple Rock and Swimmers Rapids.
13.2 Bottle of Wine Rapid.Bench adjacent to trail. Kentuck and Jonathan Hiking Trail junctions.
13.7 Jonathan Run Creek. Kentuck Hiking Trail junction. CAUTION: Rock slide area.
14.1 Pull-off area. Double Hydraulic Rapid.
14.3 Pull-off area. River's End Rapid.
14.5 Pull-off area. School House Rapid
15.1 Stair Step Rapid
16.0 Road crossing, Bruner Run Take Out. CAUTION. Cross carefully, busses come down the hill to pick up white
water rafters.
16.8 Rock Run Creek and Falls.
17.5 Pull-off area.
18.2 Pull-off area.
19.1 - 19.3 Camp Carmel Baptist Camp. CAUTION. Motor vehicles may be present next 0.2 miles.
23.9 Bench adjacent to trail. Trail approved parking area.
24 Wheeler Bottom Follow the bike lane on Third Street to Riverfront Park.
Connellsville River Front Park Restrooms, water, trail approved parking, and pavilion. PA 119 passes over the park.
Connellsville has numerous businesses on both side of the river. Services include a full service bike shop, major restaurants, motels, groceries, and a full range of retail outlets.
58 Connellsville Railroad Yard This is the south terminus of the Yough River Trail, Northern Section. PA
Routes 119 and 201 intersect at the end of the railroad yard. There is no approved trail parking in this area.
{ 26 from Confluence}
56 Historic Site. The remains of the Overholt Distillery are visible across the river. The distillery was owned by Henry
Clay Frick's grandfather. The remains of the Northern Railroad Bridge are visible in the river.
56.7 Private park, stay on the trail.
56.8 Murray Run.
55.1 Adelaide. Public campground with full service store and snack bar adjacent to trail. Bike and river rentals
available.
River's Edge Family Campgrounds
54.1 Moreland Run.
54.5- 53.5 Historic Site. Beehive coke ovens are on the hillside adjacent to the trail. These may have been owned by
steel baron Henry Clay Frick. These ovens are relics from the late 1800's.
53.7 Bridge piers were the location of a suspension bridge to Raineytown.
53.0 Railroad yard horn. {Miles from Confluence 31}
52.8 CAUTION. Beginning of undeveloped (as of Spring 1998) trail section. Use extreme caution! Dickerson Run. PA Route 819 over
passes trail. Cross bridge, east on 819, to Dawson.
Dawson has grocery stores, restaurants, laundromat, bait shop antique shops and bed and breakfasts. Historic Site.
Dawson has several Victorian homes. Cochran Church has ornate Italian stone work. Follow 819 west to
Dickerson Run, Liberty, and Vanderbilt, the Tri-town area. Follow dirt road out of railroad yard
(abandoned streetcar line) to Vanderbilt. Grocery, convenience, and antique stores are located in this
community.
52.8 - 46.2 CAUTION. Remote area no houses, services, or crossroads.
52.3 Historic Site. Location of Dickerson Run Railroad Yard, which contained a roundhouse, switching hump, and
numerous tracks for the P&LE Railroad. CAUTION: Private property, stay on the trail.
50.7 Furnace Run. CAUTION. Snakes prevalent in this area. Remain alert and stay on the trail.
48.9 Virgin Run.
47.8 Slush Run.
45.4 Washington Run. Asphalt road leads to Perryopolis. Historic Site. George Washington's Grist Mill and
Distillery are located east of town on Washington's Run.
45.3 Bridge to Layton over passes trail. CAUTION. This highway bridge and adjacent tunnel was once a railroad
(Washington Run Railroad) and is single lane - if you cross the river to Layton, proceed with extreme caution. There is a river outfitter and
camp ground located in this community.
44.5 Road to Perryopolis and PA Route 51. Perryopolis offers a pharmacy, hardware store, groceries, restaurants, and
a motel.
44 Use asphalt road parallel to trail CAUTION. Raw sewage in undeveloped trail area. {40}
43.7 Ellway Run.
43.4 Historic Site. Coke ovens are visible on the hillside above the church.
43.3 End parallel asphalt road.
43.2 Historic Site. The red brick house by the river was built by Ralph E. Whitsett, Sr., town founder.
43.0 Whitsett. Company town for Banning Mine #2.
42.8 Whitsett Hill Road. Banning Mine #2, abandoned. PRIVATE PROPERTY.
42.0 Browneller Run. {42}
41.9 Abandoned road to Wickhaven.
40.7 Norfolk and Western Railroad Bridge over passes trail.
40.5 VanMeter. Company town for Darr Mine. Beverage vending machine located at the former company store site.
Historic Site. Location of Darr Mine. This was the site of the second worst mining accident in US history.
On December 19, 1907, 239 men and boys were killed in an explosion.
40.3 Westmoreland, Fayette County Line.
39.3 Smithton Beach. PA Route 891 bridge to Smithton. Small shops available. Location of Jones Brewery.
Improved trail resumes.
38.5 Interstate 70 Bridge over passes trail.
38.0 Saw Mill Run. {46}
36.5 - 37.3 Cedar Creek Park, Westmoreland, County. Bike rentals, and snacks. Approved trail parking. Public
restrooms and water fountains. Numerous picnic pavilions and picnic tables. PARK CLOSES AT SUNSET.
GROUP CAMP SITE AVAILABLE BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT
36.5 Cedar Creek. {47.5}
34.5 Banning Coal Mine #4. Abandoned.
34.1 Buddtown.
33.4 Cemetery Run.
33.2 Borough of West Newton. Trail approved parking. Full service pharmacy and bike shop within 100YDS. of
trail. Bike rentals available. Cross bridge for restaurants and grocery stores.
32.3 Village of Collinsburg.
31.5 Allegheny, Westmoreland County Line.
31.1 Pollick Run.
30.3 Village of Smithville.
29.0 Finney Run. {55}
29.5 Bridge to Sutersville. Dairy store to west is opened seasonally. Cross bridge for restaurant and grocery store.
29.4 Douglas Run.
27.9 Jenning's Run.
27.5 Village of Industry. Water fountain available at trailside playground.
27.0 Boyd's Run.
26.9 Grocery store at trailside. Serves pizza, sandwiches, beverages. Open 9AM-9PM Mon. - Sat., 9AM-5PM Sun. Public phone and beverage vending
available 24HRS.
26.7 Buena Vista Swimming Pool. Wildcat Run.
26.6 Village of Buena Vista. Approved trail parking. Pavilion with picnic tables at trailside
26 5 Picnic table and beverage vending available at trailside.
25.5 Historic Site. This is the location of the former Village of Stringtown. A few foundations remain of buildings in
this ghost town.
25.0 Porta John. Future Camping Area (UNDEVELOPED) The "Pig Farm". This property is owned by the -Yough Trail Council. A
primitive campground is planned for this site. Alliquippa Indian Queen Cycrie had a summer camp near this
area. {59}
24.9 Historic Site. Location of Dravo Methodist Church which burned in 1920. The Cemetery of the church is the
location of graves dating back to the early 1800's. Bench at trailside.
23.4 Duncan's Run. Bench at trail side.
21.4 -19.1 EXTREME CAUTION! Numerous cross streets and trail users. Obey traffic controls and be alert to
children and walkers.
21.4 Twele Road. Trail parking is not permitted in this area. Stay off private property. Porta John at ball field near
intersection.
20.7 Bike shop, bike rentals, and restaurant within 1/10 mile of trail.
19.7 Wilson Run. Business street parallels trail for next mile with numerous cross streets.
19.2 Boston Bridge over trail, PA Route 48.
19.1 Boston End of improved trail section. Approved trail parking. Access to local shopping district with
groceries and restaurants within 1/4 mile of trail. Logan's Run. Pennsylvania Fish Commission Boat Launch.
Boston Riverfront Park. Porta John available.{64.9}
The area between this point and McKeesport is under construction as of Spring 1998. MILES TO PITTSBURGH 19.1, CONNELLSVILLE 39, OHIOPYLE 55, CONFLUENCE 64.9, MARYLAND 102.4, CUMBERLAND (C&O CANAL) 123, WASHINGTON, DC 307.5.