Allegheny Outfitters

Hard to believe one is but a few hours away from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo but this impulsive weekend trip we had with these folks just counted among the best. At Oil City, you hit the only rapids the Allegheny can muster. We got tossed beers because people on the river were happy to give. As a trip end, do treat yourself to a feast at Justin Severino’s cure. Unforgettable!

Great store and excited to have them in warren pa. They have a nice selection of gear, clothes, shoes, water bottles, local items and more. All without having to travel to any big name store. Oh and don’t forget the kayaks/​canoes! They also rent gear for reasonable prices (camping, kayaking, etc.). There is a cycle shop right next door too! This place is awesome.

Took a 6+ mile canoe ride down the Allegheny river this past weekend. Nothing fancy. We took the shortest trip. They haul you and a canoe (with appropriate gear) up to a launch site at the park just below the Kinzua Dam. They unload your boat and you get on your way. No frills. You take your own food, drinks, etc. They provide the boat, paddles, and life vests. Not too expensive.
Crew was knowledgeable and pleasant. Necessary paperwork was ready and we quickly completed everything that had to be done before departure.
The only thing I would change is for them to provide a cheap paper map of the river and the islands. A few times we found ourselves in very shallow water that caused the canoe to scrape rocks and actually get stuck a few times. It would be nice to see a suggested route between place A and B in order to avoid the super shallow areas. I know they sell a fancy waterproof version, and they’re probably trying to cut down on wasted paper that might just fly away, but it would still be nice. Even if they just pointed out places to avoid before you actually get on the water.
We will definitely do it again. Just need to wait for the kids to get older. I wouldn’t attempt this with kids under 6.