Tigers remain in top spot in WPIAL 6A, but drop out of state rankings. The most scenic leg, in my opinion, was the ride from Ohiopyle to Boston. Uphill climb to Frostburg but reasonable, not strenuous. The weather was cold but the river was up, which was really awesome, and we really enjoyed the trail. Curricular Services Coordinator: Christine Bell The combination of loose pack and knobby tires made this downhill more challenging with constant pedal power needed. As the first of 22 miles of the 130 mile Great Allegheny Passage to Pittsburgh. My starting point was at Ohiopyle. We made it a point to: 1) Enjoy the scenery 2) Stop and learn about the areas we were riding thru 3) Stop and talk to people along the way In retrospect, we wouldn't have done it any other way. October 24, 2022 / 1:18 AM The area between Connelsville and Ohiopyle is probably the most scenic but I would suggest doing it early in the morning and on a weekday. Biking in the opposite direction would not be significantly challenging, but a factor when travelling self-supported. Compare the wait. It's all wonderful if you enjoy the great outdoors. ", "My husband and I rode the C&O canal in Maryland in Oct 2006. From there the streets of Pittsburgh lead to the end of the GAP at the medallion near the fountain in Point State Park. The. This line was obviously double-tracked until the installation of that CTC, as the trail is very wide. The next day took us through Ohiopile and into Connelsville, aprox. Bridges passing overhead on the trail include that of the former Washington Run Railroad (now an automobile bridge between Layton (on the CSX [former B&O] side of the Yough River. Needless to say, the scenery is breathtaking. Best trail I have ever ridden. And please believe me, my wife and I are very nice people!! After lunch, I returned to Confluence. I live in western Pennsylvania and most of the trail is within 1.5 hours from my home. The stretch between Connellsville and Cumberland was particularly gorgeous. What a great surprise this was. In my opinion, the GAP has more admirable beauty - more often! Thankfully, as mentioned, it was a cool experience. Here youll find the old Frostburg Railroad Station, a motel, eatery, and a Carriage Museum. MP135.8 brings you to cross back over to the east side of the NS railroad, on a twin thru-truss structure just like the one two miles behind you. Great trail the best ride of my life I can't wait to do it again. We started in Homewood (Pittsburgh area) and rode far (52 miles) for rookies on the first day, to Connellsville. In terms of sheer volume, the Jamal Stoner cocaine ring ranks among the region's largest narcotics distribution networks. You'll like what you see and want to come back. The trail goes on the road in McKeesport but is easy to find if you follow the Share The Road and GAP trail signs. Total mileage this day was about 40 miles. The first floor of the Inn was similar to a small three bedroom cottage with a small living area, kitchen area and shower/bath. There is a WIDE former right-of-way between thse two CP's, apparently including a multi-track yard. Some bikes date back to the late 1800s to the present. One of the PRR's once 463 classic manned interlocking towers, "PG", stood in the crotch of the ground-level wye, until not too many years ago. We averaged around 35 miles/day, riding with 25 - 35 pd panniers; stopping to admire waterfalls, rocks and the many wonderful, detailed signs with historic or geographic information. The rise was only about 20 foot per mile. Following the meandering Youghiogheny River, youll pass through several of these towns before reaching Ohiopyle. The part of the trail from Hays to Homestead is now open. It was here we locked our bikes and made our way up the stairs to the small town. Notice the long line of intact coke ovens on your left as you head west from Adelaide. Amazon HQ2; Deer Lakes Park Lease; My Brother's Keeper; Public Health Commission; Rededication of the Homestead Grays Bridge; Vision Teams; Past Initiatives; Initiatives; Proclamations. I've been retired several years and my wife retired last summer '16 from teaching. The trail is nice but there is a lack of accommodations for the first so be prepared to bring you own meals if riding a long distance. The GAP got its start in 1978 when a local nonprofit bought a segment of unused railroad. Lo and behold, it was! trail very well maintained.. A definite on your bucket list! Home; Contact; Pennsylvania Low Income Housing Apartments 1 North Apollo; 1 North Braddock; 1 North East; 4 North Versailles; 1 Northampton; 4 Northern Cambria; 2 Northumberland; 1 Oakdale; 1 Oakmont; 4 Oil City; 2 Olyphant; 3 Oxford; 1 Palmerton; 2 Palmyra; They are based on 30% of the renters adjustable gross income. I did it in three days - could easily have done it in two, but saw others who did it in four - any way you slice it, do it! This leads to the last portions of the trail ending around the Allegheny County Jail. You can hear the rushing rapids and hear shreeks of joy from the rafters but only catch an occasional glimpse of the river below. We would have loved to have dined at Rivers Edge however as mentioned the staff was so rude we decided to pass. We rode this trail in April of 2010. Its a little like Key West meets the mountains. Biked the GAP from PA/MD border to Confluence last fall. Even rarer now! We met some wonderful folks along the way and enjoyed a fantastic few days of riding at an enjoyable pace. It is quite the achievement to reach the summit. Wed.( August 17th) we headed back to Ohiopyle. About 7 or 8 miles south of Myersdale is the Eastern Continental Divide, a celebratory milestone as it meant the end of the continuous uphill on the GAP. I encountered all sorts of people, including many riding the entire Pittsburgh to Cumberland or on to Washington route. I talked to people on the trail and we estimate the grade from Cumberland to the Continental Divide to be at least two percent. But once to supply gargantuan blast furnaces like the historic "Dorothy 6", which they tried to save, but ultimately failed to do. We only saw one other brave person riding that day. We went all the way to McKeesport and next time I plan on going further to link up with the Montoya trail. This portion of the route includes the bypass portion of the trail around the presently closed Pinkerton Tunnel. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. In my last review (very recent, and in fact, just yesterday) of this section of the Great Allegheny Passage, I complained about the very poor condition of the trail. Started Around The Bridge in The town Of Ohio Pyle. However, the section between Ohiopyle and Confluence is in dire need of repair. Its not clear where the GAP actually ends in Homestead; you end up in a shopping mall (albeit one that has a Starbucks) with no sign that marks the end. After a healthy thunderstorm and plenty of wind, the tunnel was clearer on the return trip. Just finished (9/19/11) riding the the GAP from Cumberland MD to Pittsburgh PA. On a map of the route from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC this climb looks to be monstrous. I then continued through Confluence on to Ohiopyle. This made for a smooth, fantastic ride. Actually the grade going uphill is not very severe, but it is relentless! This now brings Pittsburgh several miles closer to being fully connected to the Great Allegheny Passage, and a continuous bike trail all the way to Washington DC! Kudos to the folks who were able to create the Great Allegheny Passage Rail Trail, one of the nicest and most scenic rail trails in the eastern US. Residents will have the opportunity to be heard by Allegheny County Council regarding the countys proposed 2023 budget Tuesday evening. Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to committees that have raised at least $1,000,000 and are primarily formed to support or oppose a state ballot measure or a candidate for state office in the November 2022 general election. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A local high school senior hosted her first basketball clinic on Sunday afternoon. Around MP134.9, You pass INSIDE the long, decaying, concrete wall that guarded the plant complex. Waited for several years to bike the Passage. No warning, no signs, nothing. When it stopped raining, I got back on the bike (cross-over) and had no issues with mud. Got lost a bit in McKeesport but found my way back relatively easily. The trail does go on to the roads for a couple of miles in McKeesport touring the old mills but I found the motorists most courteous and this didnt impinge on my enjoyment of the trail at all! However, if you don't like really small spaces be sure to request the largest room. And if you HAPPEN to like trains (obviously most people could care less, or even do without them! I had been told this was a nice trail and it was the truth. A great day trip can be had by parking at Ohiopyle and riding in either direction. You've gotta drive over this one! 6hrs on thursday 4hrs friday. The pizza was good in Connellsville. Combined with the C&O Canal Trail that takes you all the way from Pittsburgh to DC, the GAP is definitely the better of the two trails. Tomorrow it's back to work. tiger. The prettiest part of the trail is from Frostburg to Myersdale. TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, Allegany, Allegheny, Fayette, Somerset, Westmoreland, Point State Park near Commonwealth Pl & Liberty Ave (Pittsburgh, PA) and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park at Canal St & Harrison St (Cumberland, MD), Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel. The trail ends sort of abruptly in Cumberland and has no visible End signyou just pop out on the street near the Visitors Center after a fantastic downhill ride from Frostburg. A lot of people did a lot of hard work that to make this possible. 120 miles from Pittsburgh to Meyersdale (120 miles). The whole face of the tunnel entrance had caved in, and the tunnel was filled with what looked like several feet of water. The trail is beautiful and shaded once you get south of McKeesport, North of that you go through a lot of urban and industrial area. Here's where you realize how just high up you are and how much difference there is in elevation between Deal (2,390') and Cumberland (625'). All of the landmarks listed above are in relatively close proximity, and the old train station in Meyersdale now has a small museum, gift shop, restrooms, etc. The uphill grade is very slightly noticeable up to the eastern continental divide. It would have been ugly if I would have met up with another rider coming northbound in any of the tunnels because I couldn't see anything even with the lights in one of the tunnels. Warning - The celebratory beers for each end-of-day can only be purchased @ an eating establishment? In hindsight we are very glad we rode this direction. Its a happenin crazy place. It was painfully slow but she kept going. It was very serene and the trail surface was wonderful. The opposite bank had trains going by occassionally. We called ahead and the owner kindly stayed open a little after closing so we could pick up some tubes. The tunnels and the views are the big highlights. I got a little wet, but no loss of traction or any ruts, holes or mud puddles to deal with. We also enjoyed stopping for lunches in small towns along the way. If you are limited on time, or for a neat afternoon ride, park up in Duquesne, ride south, and circle around BOTH legs of McKeesport's "Loop!" We stopped many, many times for pictures! We stayed at some fantastic B&B's along the GAP and enjoyed every meal during our four day ride into Cumberland. For updates and more detail visit the Great Allegheny Passage web site for links to the Steel Valley Trail. What more could you want? The climb from Frostburg to the eastern continental divide was not too bad. :) Oh, and the trail is beautiful. Well maintained rail trail. Very interesting new section from Mackeesport to Pittsburgh. Beyond that the the trail is very isolated in sections. If you are an avid biker its important to represent your sport in a positive manner. The lists do not show all contributions to every state ballot measure, or each independent expenditure committee formed to support or Slight uphill until the continental divided. The ride is all downhill and pretty easy. My favorite section was along the "Yougho" River near Ohiopyle, but the Continental Divide is a definite high point. The return ride to Frostburg was almost entirely down hill--pretty much coasting--and I got thoroughly chilled--even though my concern before the ride was that I would be over-dressed. The GAP is a 150 mile well-maintained, scenic, fantastic, smooth, rail-to-trail bike path. Dates subject to change, Expanded Spring 2024 Academic Calendar, Final Exam Schedule. Upon arrival I hopped off the train like a hobo, jumped in my car, and returned to the dirty town of Confluence to pick up my wife and bikes. (Note that this tunnel is closed from late November to early April.) You share your college experience with others who are going through the same ups and downs, and that makes everything easier. The next mile to the airport was pretty easy, but on a fairly busy road.I rented a car (Hertz)and drove it to Cumberland to retrieve my car. The trail also goes right behind the old roundhouse in McKeesport. We stopped at Meyersdale for lunch at a local restraunt. Great B&Bs along the way in Meyersdale, Rockwood, ConfluenceOhiopyle State Park is one of a few terrific places to stay for the night and take a day off for whitewater rafting. About 730pm on Day3, we enjoyed a relaxing ride on AmTrak back to Pittsburg (it only made 1 stop @ Connelsville) - I easily biked back to 1st Ave Parking Lot where I had parked my truck. This site is produced by the Tiger Football Club and is not affiliated with theNorth Allegheny School District. We were planning on doing the Pine creek ride this October to see the leaves, but now are reconsidering, and will more than likely come back to the Youghiogheny River trail instead. Putts burgh to Cumberland md with many bridges and tunnels along the way. We managed to ride about 25 miles the first day after shuttling all day (Richmond to DC, DC to McKeesport) and camped at the Cedar Creek Park campground around milepost 110. This section crosses seven active rail lines and stretches from an industrial park in Duquesne to near The Waterfront shopping area. This Friday, were taking a look at Microsoft and Sonys increasingly bitter feud over Call of Duty and whether U.K. regulators are leaning toward torpedoing the Activision Blizzard deal. Abundant historical sites from the French and Indian Wars, as well as from the era of Western exploration, can be found. The sights are absolutely stunning - we heard and saw more running water than we would have if it had not been raining the temp was very moderate A GREAT time was had by all! However, I must say the the surface was a lot more rough than I am used to riding on. It looked like it was going to rain hard, (even thought the forecast called for a beautiful day), but just like that, it cleared off around 9:30 A.M. One of the locals said this is very typical for this area, I guess because of the way it's situated in relation to the nearby mountains. For a tamer but no less beautiful ride try the 10 mile section between Ohoipyle and Confluence. A slight increase in grade, combined with a loose pack of dirt and fine gravel, made for a tougher ride. The sidewalks and shoulders have never ever been cleaned. There are also several beautifully-designed and detailed mining and mine tragedy historical plaques along this stretch, well worth the stops. bike trail shirt or hat in Ohiopyle to take home as souvenirs of our trip. The trail is a little confusing the first couple miles with several trails all connecting in different spots. You can get Buffalo steaks in West Newton, lunch in Confluence, watch kayakers,on the whitewaters, marvel at nature, and hopefully see a bear and even locusts in the right 7th year. Another perfect day on the GAP. When I visit Connellsville now I can't wait to get out on the trail, It's great.". That didnt stop us however from having a good time, or saying hello to everyone we met. This leg of the trail was the longest at 50 miles roundtrip. It was a great midpoint and the owners were very hospitable and have a cute dog that our son loved. Take the furnicular for a birds eye view of downtown. Drove to Pittsburgh and parked at the greyhound station adjacent to the Amtrak station. With no TV or internet I was forced to talk to my beautiful wife. youghrivertrail.com web site domain name expired at the end of February. This town has it together! It was a busy day on the trail and I feared that someone might ride over the critter either hurting it or worse, being bitten by it. If you are not from Penna. I took 4 days to ride the trail. Rode from Pittsburgh to McKeesport, picked up Subway for picnic. The roads between the completed sections at Duquesne and the Waterfront retail area are hazardous. As planned, we rolled into the town of Frostburg around noon. Either way you will be planning your next trip back.". We continued on, but it was a struggle to keep the youngest one rolling. That's another thing to remember--next time, bring a good headlight!!! I rode my 26" MTB with knobby tires. On June 30, 2020, I started in Cumberland at first light. Alex Bernhard. We did order some online on the GAP website though, so all is well. The Park is very nice and Pittsburgh is a lovely city to explore. We've done single day bike excursions, but nothing like this. We stopped at Rockwood and ate pizza at the Milleshoppes. What could be better? Stopped in Ohiopyle for lunch and visited the falls.Stayed the second night at the Connellsville B&B it is very upscale and fairly new. The locals along the trail treated us well. The multi-structure former railroad bridge dives into the narrow, brick-lined former railroad tunnel, and you ride on the old railroad grade for a mile or so west of the tunnel, approaching Perryopolis! THE views between CUMBERLAND and Ohiopyle are fab, especially in the fall colors. There are some serious grooves to be worked out that can shunt your bike left and right. Compared to biking on the Capital Crescent trail, it was heavenly. Departing Pittsburghs concrete jungle, I highly recommend that you have the GAP route available on a GPS device as it is marked but you can miss the signs as you are focused on the traffic. Had pizza and then 6 of us, 4 adults and the 2 older kids, continued on into Cumberland. The section from West Homestead to McKeesport is a bit industrial crossing over railroad tracks on nice bridges. Day 1 started out cold and windy and stayed that way. All you bicycling railfans out there will have a great time on this trail. Approaching Myersdale you can also see the windmills that dot the skyline. ", "This is an absolutely gorgeous trail, but try to avoid the mistakes I made. The traffic rolled through town and unsafe speeds. If youre here in mid-September, you can enjoy local music and crafts at the Appalachian Festival. The trail through McKeesport needs work. The shade cover was very welcome on a 50+ mile day in 85+ degree F weather. A lot of cool pull off spots with shade and access to the River. I believed there would be enough water along the trail from Pittsburgh to Ohiopyle to sustain me. Lots to see and do along the trail, so take your time. Took a short side trip across the river to Dawson, PA to see some nicely maintained Victorian style homes. For more information, read our FAQs and Transition Tips. People like to enjoy the scenery and shouldnt have to worry about getting ran into or yelled at by the Strava segment obsessors. The tunnel is fantastic and the view of the valleys when you come out of it are unbelieveable. You pass through Cedar Creek Park along the way as well. AND THE C&O TRIP AT LEAST ONCE IN YOUR LIFE, AND TAKE A WEEK TO DO BOTH TRAILS WITH A GROUP. My family and I decided to ride from Monroeville, PA to Cumberland, MD with a lunch stop in Frostburg, MD. Because we rode in summer on Friday-Sunday, we had no trouble finding good food and ice for our water bottles. Human Services; Kane Community Living Centers; Human Services and Care This is a once in a life time event for those who love riding rail trails. I started in downtown Pittsburgh in Point State Park. If you've never been to Ohiopyle, take some time to explore. Very well maintained. If you carefully cross this combination thru-truss / deck girder bridge, you will see that CSX still calls its interlocking installation "West Yough" (MP271.50 from Baltimore). I love to ride the city trails and they did not disappoint once again! I had to find parking locations in order to ride several days, with Round trip rides of 40-60 miles/day (20-30 each way). Due to the projected severe weather during practice times tonight, all practices are cancelled. By the way, we stayed at the In Town In, about a mile from the trail, and would recommend it as a great B&B to try. This a great scenic trail which I hope to visit again, next time I will just take it a little slower, 50-65 miles in a day doesnt give much time to take in the scenery. Again, we had lunch at the Trail Inn. After riding for 46 mile the first day , we spent the night at the Overflow in Confluence. The. When we visited the HQ was scheduled to be moved the next week, but we poked our heads in the building. TIGERS WALLOP WARRIORS, WIN CONFERENCE TITLE. After that the trail is mostly wooded. The almost continuous string of those beautiful concrete ex-P&LE mileposts continue over this span, specifically markers 45 (at GAP MM #102), 43, 42, 41, 40, 39, 38, 37, 36, 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, and finally, MM 30, just north of Smithville. This is the most urban portion of the trail and begins with a crossing of the Monongehela River to the west bank. During this stretch there are viaduct and tunnels. Our trip took place mid May, 4 nights on the trail. It must be wonderful during October with the cooler temperatures and the colorful leaves and smells of autumn! We can't wait to do it again! We then rode through the Big Savage both ways before enjoying the 23-mile downhill back to Cumberland. Wednes If I ride Pittsburgh -- D.C. again it will be FROM Washington TO Pittsburgh.
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