Rafting the Yough River's Cheat Narrows
Whitewater Rafting in Maryland with Precision Rafting
Highlights
- Class: 2-3
- Time: 3-5 hrs
- Length: 4-6 Miles
- Perfect introduction to whitewater
- Want more of a challenge? Try a one or two person inflatable kayak.
Full Description
This is the perfect trip for the beginner rafter and young kids, as well as those who just want a fun easy time on some mild whitewater.
The Cheat river is one of the largest uncontrolled watersheds in the eastern US. With over 912 sq miles of drainage, it is a big river system by the time it gets to the Narrows. The Cheat Narrows gets it's name from the river being funneled through a narrow break in the river canyon. Because of this and the lower gradient then the Cheat Canyon this section can be rafted at a wide range of water levels. Most of the rapids in this section are formed by the river tumbling over big rock bars creating lots of friendly waves. The Cheat Narrows is also a great section to ride when the Canyon is over 6 Ft, very large waves and very fast currents. Starting in flatwater and ending in flatwater the Narrows is around 6 miles long depending on starting point. Fresh clean mountain water makes this section a wonderful place to be in the summertime, lots of great swimming spots.The perfect trip for the beginner rafter and young kids, as well as those who just want a fun easy time on some mild whitewater.
This is a 4-6 mile trip depending on water levels and can be done in guided rafts or inflatable kayaks. In the summertime less waves more pools. A great way to spend the day. This is a wonderful family trip as it offers something for everyone.
There are several class 2 rapids, with 3 class 3 rapids depending on water levels. When the water is up to just rafting levels there may be an easy, fun exciting class 4. In the early spring this section of river is mostly waves and pools.
Includes:
- After trip cookout
- First class equipment (paddle, helmet, lifejacket, self-bailing raft)
- Professional Registered Guide in every raft
- Transportation to/from the river
- Post trip slide show
Excludes:
- Wetsuits, booties, and paddling jackets (available for rent in cooler weather)
- Gratuities
About The Operator:
Precision Rafting
Headquarters:
Friendsville, Maryland
Established:
August 2010
Precision Rafting was founded by Roger Zbel and Phil Coleman in 1981 as a small company in Western Maryland to escape the already crowded rivers of West Virginia. At this point there were no self-bailing rafts and everyone in the business thought that rafting on the Upper Youghiogheny (Yough, for short) just couldn't be done. After several years of rafting the Upper Yough successfully more companies thought that it could be done and the crowds followed.
Today, Precision Rafting is the largest whitewater outfitter on the Upper Yough and provides the finest Whitewater Rafting near Deep Creek lake Maryland. From April through October we run exciting white water rafting trips down the Upper Youghiogheny (pronounced: "Yock"—rhymes with "rock") Cheat, Big Sandy, North Branch of the Potomac, and Savage rivers. Precision Rafting is your premiere whitewater outfitter for guided raft trips, scenic float trips, duckie trips (inflatable kayaks), and kayak lessons. Precision Rafting wants to make your next rafting adventure a very special and memorable experience, from mild to wild Precision Rafting has the right trip for you.