Rapids

As spring moves into full swing, there is one thing that can be seen almost everywhere. rafting, kayaking and canoeing. garrett county boasts some of the best world class rapids and a center of man made river channel complete with rapids where championships, trials and world class athletes practice. it is the world's only mountaintop whitewater course, and can be enjoyed by beginners, families and paddling enthusiasts. ASCI hosts national and international caliber events, as well as races, competitions and festivals for children and developing athletes. Along with the man made river there is rock climbing for all levels of expierence. For early and late season rafting when asci isn’t open, there is the Youghiogheny River. A tribuitary to the Monongahela River, the Youghiogheny is popular for whitewater kayaking and rafting. A few sections of the river, varying in difficulty, are available on a predictable basis for whitewater recreation: Top Yough, near Swallow Falls State Park (Class IV-V), Upper Yough, from Sang Run to Friendsville, Maryland (Class IV-V), Middle Yough, from Confluence, Pennsylvania to Ohiopyle (Class II). There is also Lower Yough, which runs through Ohiopyle State Park from Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania to Bruner Run (Class III-IV). For a begginers class on rafting to a challenge for even the most expierenced white water rafter, we have something to offer you.