Ohiopyle State Park

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Ohiopyle State Park began in 1965 and is still one of Pennsylvania's most popular state park attractions. The park is located in the state's southwest section and is a popular outdoor leisure and sightseeing location.

The modest but picturesque Ohiopyle State Park is located on the banks of the Youghiogheny River. The river itself is a key part of what draws people to the state park. The park provides access to the river and recreational activities such as whitewater rafting.

Ohiopyle State Park also has excellent hiking trails and stunning waterfalls, the most well-known of which is Cucumber Falls. Also, you should see The Youghiogheny River Gorge, which spans more than a dozen miles; multiple waterfalls, including Ohiopyle Falls and Jonathan Run Falls Ferncliff Peninsula National Natural Landmark.