Trip Planning

This water trail map should not be used as a sole source of navigation. We recommend that you supplement the information found on this brochure with additional reference materials geared to your specific needs.

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Monongahela River Navigation Charts

The "Trail Maps" are intended to provide general information, and recreational information. When actually traveling the river you should also have the official Navigation Charts.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District publishes books of charts on paper which provide lots of detailed information. Call 412-395-7155  or visit the Corps' website at http://www.lrp.usace.army.mil/ for further information.

The Corps also has .PDF versions of the charts on their website which can be downloaded to a laptop or printed free of charge.

Quimby's Cruising Guide: Annual Directory for Cruising the Inland Waterways. Published by The Waterways Journal. This book includes basic black-and-white charts, and provides information on boater services, such as overnight dockage and fuel. It costs about $25. 314-241-7354.

County Road Maps. These maps will help you find your way on the back roads to the river. To order maps. contact each states' Department of Highways.