The Top Yough Put-in at Swallow Falls State Park provides access to one of the most challenging whitewater sections in the Eastern United States, rated Class V-VI with steep gradients and boulder-strewn rapids.

This put-in is exclusively for expert paddlers with solid roll skills and experience on difficult rivers like Tygart Gorge and Cheat Canyon, as the continuous rapids, swift currents, and limited rescue opportunities make this a premier but extremely demanding whitewater challenge.

Water levels should be monitored carefully at the Sang Run gauge (ideally 0. 8-2. 7 feet) and dam releases from Deep Creek power station must be accounted for when planning a trip.