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While there are many fun things to explore close by , you might also want to consider some other recreational areas within an hour or two by car from Pittsburgh .
Raccoon Creek State Park 3000 State Route 18 , Hookstown For more information , call 724.899.2200 or visit dcnr . pa . gov / stateparks / findapark / RaccoonCreekStatePark .
You can rent rowboats , kayaks , canoes , and paddleboats to use on the lake ’ s 101 acres ; you can fish for trout , panfish , bass , carp , and walleye ; and there is a swimming beach to enjoy .
Ohiopyle State Park 124 Main Street , Ohiopyle For more information , call 724.329.8591 or visit dcnr . pa . gov / stateparks / findapark / OhiopyleStatePark .
When you seek outdoor water adventure , you may just want to check out the two natural waterslides in Meadow Run where you can sit in a creek bed and ride — or hop on a raft , kayak , or closed-deck canoe and brave the whitewater of the Youghiogheny River . As always , evaluate your skill and the skill of those in your party before embarking on these adventures . There are nearby companies that offer guided trips and equipment . The Youghiogheny River also provides good troutfishing waters .
MEADOW RUN
In Ohiopyle , Meadow Run is a classic mountain stream flowing down into the Youghiogheny River . Different access points provide various ways to enjoy this stream , part of which is in Ohiopyle State Park . The area provides good trout fishing for those who prefer smaller stream fishing , and there is the extra visual delight of some of nature ’ s waterfalls .
Youghiogheny River Water Trail For more information on the various mile markers along this waterway and locations of boat rentals , visit pfbc . pa . gov / WaterTrail . htm .
One of the segments of this trail flows from Connellsville to McKeesport . There is a healthy fish population of bass , panfish , muskellunge , northern pike , and walleye .
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