WATER SPORTS

WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT

Whether its the thrill of white-water rafting, the peacefulness of canoeing or kayaking, or the family fun offered by paddle boarding, paddle boats, or hydro bikes, the Laurel Highlands has something for everyone.

LIFE ON THE WATER

Benscreek Canoe Club

184 Stardust Drive
Johnstown, PA
Website: www.benscreekcanoeclub.com

Benscreek Canoe & Kayak Club is a group of paddlers from The Alleghenies, who share a common interest in the outdoors and boating in particular. The purpose of the club is to is simply to promote the enjoyment, challenge, safety, and camaraderie of kayaking and canoeing.

Hazelbaker Boat & Bike Rental at Laurel Hill State Park

1454 Laurel Hill Park Road
Somerset, PA  15501
Website: www.hazelbakerscanoes.com

Hazelbaker's has been providing canoe and kayak rentals and river trips on the Youghiogheny River for over 28 years. They have two convenient locations: one in Layton, PA and a second location in Laurel Hill State Park.

Laurel Highlands River Tours & Outdoor Center

777 Waterwheel Drive
Champion, PA  15622
Phone: 814-352-7777
Website: www.7springs.com

If a thrill is what you want, a thrill is what you'll get at Seven Springs Mountain Resort's snowmobile tours! Rider's must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license on the day of the tour. Space is limited to make your reservations today!

Laurel Hill State Park Complex

1454 Laurel Hill Park Road
Somerset, PA  15501-5629
Phone: 814-445-7725
Email: laurelhillsp@state.pa.us
Website: www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks

Laurel Hill State Park is made up of 4,062 acres of property, including 15-miles of hiking and mountain biking, a 63-acre lake that offers swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking, a campground, and 10-miles of the 120-mile snowmobiling trail system in neighboring Forbes State Forest.

Ohiopyle State Park

124 Main Street
Ohiopyle, PA  15470
Phone: 724-329-8591
Email: ohiopylesp@pa.gov
Website: www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks

Ohiopyle State Park attracts millions of visitors every year for its rugged, but natural beauty and 20,500 acres of outdoor recreation. The main attraction of this park is the Youghiogheny River Gorge, a rushing waterfall that sits in the center of Ohiopyle. With 79-miles of hiking trails and 27-miles of mountain biking and cycling trails, white-water rafting, horseback riding, fishing, rock climbing, cross country skiing, 16-miles of snowmobiling, and sledding, Ohiopyle State Park is sure to have something that will meet your thrill-seeking needs.

Ohiopyle Trading Post & River Tours

4 Negley Street
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Phone: 724-329-1450
Website: www.ohiopyletradingpost.com

Ohiopyle Trading Post & River Tours: White water rafting for any skill level using the best quality equipment and safest record on the Yough.

River Town Program

65 West Main Street
Uniontown, PA  15401
Website: www.monrivertowns.com

There's a lot to do here! Whether you like your outdoor recreation fast or slow, the Mon Valley's got what you are looking for. Run, bike, or stroll our trails, water ski or paddle our river. Grab a quick bite at a local eatery or enjoy a leisurely picnic in a riverside park- maybe catch your own fish dinner!

Stonycreek River

PO Box 218
Johnstown, PA  15907
Phone: 814-659-3465
Website: www.thestonycreek.com

Boat 4-miles of continuous rapids. Flyfish in wilderness settings. Take your family to Quemahoning Lake. Bicycle on- and off-road in natural beauty. Enjoy event-packed Greenhouse Park. Draw inspirations from the art and culture. The Stonycreek is more than a river, it's a special place that will bring you back time and time again!

White Water Adventurers

6 Negley Street
Ohiopyle, PA  15470
Website: www.wwaraft.com

White Water Adventurers is the leading rafting outfitter in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. Just two hours from Pittsburgh, experience, feel, and hear the roar of the river beneath your raft. Forget the streeses of everyday life by taking a white water adventure with your friends and family in the Laurel Highlands.

Wilderness Voyageurs

103 Garrett Street
Ohiopyle, PA  15470
Website: www.wildnerness-voyageurs.com

Make Wilderness Voyageurs your go-to outfitter to experience Ohiopyle's best white water rafting, biking, fishing, kayaking, SUP & scout adventures in and around Ohiopyle State Park. As the oldest and most experienced outfitter on the East Coast, they know how to make your outing with family and friends the best it can be on the rivers and trails of southern Pennsylvania, western Maryland, and eastern West Virginia.

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Hidden Valley, PA 15502

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