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Ohiopyle State Park Ohiopyle State Park is exhilerating to see and experience. The heart of the 19,000+ acre park is the Youghiogheny River, famous for its beautiful views and excellent whitewater boating. Through the ages the Yough has carved and molded the landscape into a thing of breathtaking beauty and created a diverse and unique habitat. This natural treasure now presents numerous recreational opportunities.
Nearby, Ferncliff Peninsula, formed by a great horseshoe bend in the river, provides a unique natural habitat for numerous botanical treasures, particularly southern wildflowers. Ferncliff Penninsula, a registered National Natural Landmark, contains four miles of easy hiking trails and several overlook areas.
The famous Youghiogheny River Trail runs through the park and along the river. It has been designated as one of the world's finest for biking and hiking (not to mention scenery). A trailhead at Ohiopyle allows easy access. It's an 8 mile journey to Confluence upstream and a 15 mile trek to Connellsville downstream. The trail, following the route of a former railroad, is well maintained a gently graded. Bike rentals are available at Ohiopyle. Whitewater boating on the Yough is tremendously popular, both for the excitment of experiencing whitewater and the unique beauty available from the river. Several local outfitters offer trips on the Yough. The Ohiopyle State Park web site offers much greater detail on the park's many amenities. We highly recommend a trip to Ohiopyle State Park.
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Directions from the Inne at Watson's ChoiceReached via Route 381 north from Route 40, National Road.
Alternative 1: goes past Kentuck Knob
Alternative 2: A little more direct
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Perhaps
the most famous sight is Ohiopyle Falls located in the village of
Ohiopyle. This area is the central point for the casual visitor
and provides parking, modern restrooms, gift shop/snack bar, and
overlook platforms with magnificent scenery for the eyes or the
camera. 
Other
key points of interest include Cucumber Falls and the Cucumber Run
Ravine, which is blanketed with wildflowers and flowering rhododendron.
Baughman Rock, Tharp Knob and the Kentuck scenic overlooks provide
spectacular views of the river gorge.