This trip began the remainder of the trail which I had not previously explored. Day 3 was much warmer and the sun came out. (More on that in a minute.) The illuminated 3,000+ Savage Tunnel was an amazing experience as was experiencing the Mason Dixon Line. The traffic rolled through town and unsafe speeds. The surface along here was the worst of the whole ride and I have to say, I would not have felt very comfortable mending a puncture in Clairton - hence only rating this rail 2 out of 5! If you need to park your car in Cumberland, there is a gravel lot adjacent to the trail, just below the visitors center and start of the trail. One of the shops had a great selection of Great Allegheny Passage T-shirts (up to size XXL). The Mrs. and I drove down to Meyersdale, PA to pick up some syrup at the Maple Festival and since we were headed that way, tossed the bikes in the back of the truck and decided to ride from the train station at Meyersdale to the Big Savage Tunnel. During this part of our ride we saw a timber rattler crossing the trail on the Pinckney Shoofly and we almost ran over him! I'd give it 10 stars if I could!! Do Google up some internet photos before you get here to give you at least SOME idea of what was here until the mid-1980's! Ask a question. Send us an email LowIncomeSupport@gmail.com: Submit Property. Juvenile Sewickley Sewickley Juvenile Shaler Shaler Juvenile Sharpsburg (Cooper-Siegel) Sharpsburg Juvenile (Cooper-Siegel) Sheraden (CLP) Sheraden Juvenile (CLP) South Fayette South Fayette Juvenile South Park Twp. I had brought my mt. The trip to Confluence was great as well but was a little rough on the detour around the closed tunnel. In addition he was very personable. The fine-crushed gravel trail was in excellent shape! Even on a 90+ degree day , we were fine in the shade. The wild flowers and the river scenery were great. Everyone said hello as they strolled by. At MP137.7, you cross Norfolk Southern's (double stack and coal train route) ex-Pennsylvania Railroad Mon Branch, on a beautiful built-for-trail thru-truss bridge. However, if you don't like really small spaces be sure to request the largest room. -Rich Ballash, Latrobe, PA Nov 9-25, 2013. For the next hour I listened to the music of the river as it rolled over the rocks. 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. It took me three days to complete the entire trail. We will stay here again, it is very convenient, very clean and the owners are extremely nice. It is all uphill, but not too bad, but the highlights are well worth it. The scenery was beautiful and the Salisbury Viaduct was worth the ride in the cold. There are a few local history display boards along the trail. The climb up to the Eastern Continental Divide during Day1, Day2, and half of Day3 was so gradual, it never worked us hard! At Myersdale we had the honor of being the first guests of the season at the Myersdale Trail Side Hostel, which really is not trailside and is about a mile down a steep hill from the trail. And if you HAPPEN to like trains (obviously most people could care less, or even do without them! 2. We rode on the Great Allegheny Passage, starting in Meyersdale, PA, and then travelling both north and south, in August 2012. Moon Twp. The interesting points from a tourists veiwpoint was looking at the steel mill towns from the trail although I have to say that when I got lost looking for the Steel Valley/Montour connector and ventured in to McKeesport I found it quite intimidating, so much so that I was very weary to ask locals for directions! I just stay on the main roads anyways they are smoother. Trees, rivers, waterfalls, butterflies, bridges 100ft+ above the canopy, if you enjoy nature, you can't miss this trail! Now it's all controlled by computers at Greentree (NS), and at Duquesne (URR). Bike was fully loaded for a self sufficient adventure. flew in from arizona . The bike shop has coke products and snacks ( most places only carry Pepsi products - so if you are having a coke fit -) The B and B is an old restored farm house. But at Homestead it just stops! We crossed into Maryland for a bit and then turned to bike back. At MP136.8, you get a fine view of the still quite active USS Edgar Thompson Works on the north side of the river, and, in the background, the majestic, 1930 Art Deco Westinghouse Bridge, which carries US-30 over the Steel Valley. Riding on the river-edge access road serving several local heavy industries feels kind of strange, and you kind of feel like you're riding "on the wrong track", so to speak! The final day was an 80-mile ride. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and playing cards in the evening. Clearing the right-of-way and creating the trail surface, re-decking and fixing up the bridges (ESPECIALLY the Keystone Viaduct), creating an underpass for McKenzie Hollow Road, and restoring the Big Savage Tunnel. This is the most urban portion of the trail and begins with a crossing of the Monongehela River to the west bank. This was P&LE's "Broadford Junction", where all those interchange and yard tracks ended heading west. My first time on this fantastic trail. on this trail which I began my rail-trail adventures on some four years ago. ), this trail is a real treat! We take about 2 weeks (we're slow-I know) and still feel like turning around and doing it again when we finally arrive in D.C. ", "Best trip ever taken; GAP surface is better than C&O. This section also includes great scenery along the Casselman River. 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. Hey, and it's PEACEFUL, too! Here youll find the old Frostburg Railroad Station, a motel, eatery, and a Carriage Museum. This 5-mile section of the Youghiogheny Branch of the old P&LE is truly a railroad historian's rail-trail. I hope that the trail will be continually maintained like this. Eastbound travelers will find a slight but steady grade from Pittsburgh to the Eastern Continental Divide. This town has it together! The scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed seeing and visiting rural Americana in western PA. Here youll find two dramatic trestles and some of the wildest rapids along the route. Another classic preservation highlight are those three P&LE shield-topped whistleposts at the grade crossings on this trail segment. She had been a complete academic and never was interested in sports except when our kids were involved. Benches Provided a great place for lunch. We decided to take our time and enjoy the scenery. We placed our bikes in the garage and unpacked before venturing out to the Smokehouse. It was pretty cool talking with strangers as being from New Jersey we have learned if someone starts talking to you, you should immediately grab your wallet as something is going down. Reservations however are suggested on busy weekends. Take time to stop and enjoy the scenery and some of the towns along the way. Gloves check. Can't wait to try a longer leg in the future. The climb from Pittsburg to the Eastern Continental Divide. Take the furnicular for a birds eye view of downtown. When I returned I spent some time cleaning our bikes in the garage. However, the section between Ohiopyle and Confluence is in dire need of repair. We split it into two days. It was painfully slow but she kept going. For the entire length the trail is limestone and usually in good condition. and I biked from Ohiopyle into Maryland and back over 3 days. Fun sights along the way are the Mason-Dixon line and the divide itself! Here you ride through a beautiful shaded wooded environment, with great views of the river and lots of things to see in Ohiopyle.Garrett to the Big Savage Tunnel, on the other hand, has the best man-made attractions with the biggest WOW factor. I rode it on my road bike with 700x23 tires with a little bit of tread, but it would have been fine with narrower slicks. We laughed as the town was actually up another rather steep hill. Did Cumberland to Connellsville Day 1 and that was a little bit too long a day for me but the weather was great and I met up with some very cool people traveling in my direction. I started riding this trail in 1994 because I knew the area between Connellsville and Confluence had some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. I find it odd that "railroad" traffic now has to yield the right-of-way to auto traffic! The wife and I then had a picnic lunch at the overlook. We covered about 120 miles round trip. The day we rode the summit the weather was stormy and fog was rolling out the Big Savage tunnel early in the morning. On the return trip, about four or five miles short of Meyersdale, when my rear tire was punctured. We recommend a stop there.Watch for wildlife. They have a great selection of trail shirts and souveniers. THE SURFACE IS GREAT. Highlights of this section include traversing the newly restored 849-foot-long Pinkerton Tunnel; crossing the 101-foot-high Salisbury Viaduct, which spans more than 1,900 feet, and the slightly smaller Keystone Viaduct; and exploring the 3,291-foot-long Big Savage Tunnel, which offers welcome relief on hot summer days. My personal goal for this year was to take my first bike tour of the GAP with 3 other women and all of us are 60+. The underbanked represented 14% of U.S. households, or 18. My wife and I rolled our bikes into the elevator, down the hall, and into our room. We have been biking for about 3 years and my son just bought a mountain bike. As we pulled into Connellsville we knew the Melody Motor Inn was not on the trail however we had no idea how far off the trail it really was. When I bike in Mexico, my favorite biking destination, there are days I dont get very far between playing with the kids or talking with the locals. This attests to the popularity of the trail. It's all wonderful if you enjoy the great outdoors. The GAP is in great shape, the views are great. The trail is very well planned and very scenic, with the sound of trains in the distance. In 1999 while riding the trail I met the woman who would become my wife. The section of the SVT between McKeesport and Clairton is a shared road route to connect the Montour Trail (and eventually the airport) to the Great Allegheny Passage. 120 miles from Pittsburgh to Meyersdale (120 miles). A few miles past Meyersdale you get to cross the Keystone Viaduct which gives you a nice view of the valley below with trains passing underneath you, and windmills on the ridgetop above you. Between Cedar creek and Connellsville the trail gets more remote. However, there are segments of the trail that have no services for many miles, so make sure you have stuff for repairs. The Inn and Caf were very nice, however the staff needed a serious seminar in customer service. Whether you're designing a custom outdoor kitchen installation, or looking for a ready-made island package, Lynx Grills has a perfect fit. VERY cool! The view from this section are the BEST along the whole 300 mile trail from DC to Steeler Country. this trail is peaceful and quiet once out of Pittsburgh. Our goal was to do the do 45 50 miles a day on our loaded bicycles, which we accomplished with no problem. And finally, the gem of this trail, at MP133.7, the old Pennsylvania Railroad McKeesport Branch Bridge (once spurring off the Mon Line you have been following), an old, thru-truss bridge (1898) over the Mon River, truncated at its south end (No more steel mills here to go to now! On the return leg to Confluence, I paused with some other riders in the underpass at Harnedsville to wait out a brief summer rain shower. The roads between the completed sections at Duquesne and the Waterfront retail area are hazardous. On day 2 we arrived in Rockwood around 11:00 in the morning and decided to wait a couple of hours before riding because the temperature was still in the 30s. ), and you drop down into McKeesport. We connected with the C and O and the Blue Bells were a carpet of blue. But at $10 a night with hot showers we were in hog heaven! 6 or 7 days will allow you to take in everything along the way", "MY WIFE AND I JUST HAD THE PLEASURE OF RIDING THE ENTIRE SOUTH ""YOCK"". On this particular long weekend the bikers were not at all friendly. Our travel players were invited to a meet and greet with Manuel and some of his high school players on Friday 8/11 at the North Allegheny Intermediate Stadium. After we said goodbye to our new friends it was on the road again. Little Boston trailhead has lots of parking when the ballfield isn't in use. The views where all we could have expected. I believe the true definition of biking is your definition of biking. Well maintained rail trail. This made for a smooth, fantastic ride. Delicious dinner at Ohiopyle House Cafe was excellent - options for vegetarian and meat eaters; highly recommend Sweet Potato Chili. Tomorrow it's back to work. Station Square in Pittsburgh was the P&LE's headquarters, at Milepost 0. Got lost a bit in McKeesport but found my way back relatively easily. Either way you will be planning your next trip back.". I hope I'm around and still able to do it. Although cycling west to east involves climbing for about 125 miles, it's such a gradual incline you hardly notice it. I will definitely do this ride again, but over a 3 day at least! All this trail consists of is a few signs that direct bikes to less traveled roads. closed in 1987. Up around Industry and Blythville be aware that some of the local hooligans have been on parts of the trail with quads and whatnot, creating some areas that ride like washboard. My wife and I enjoyed a cool August day on the GAP at Ohiopyle, PA last Friday. We then spent a night in Ohiopyle, then to Meyersdale, then Back to the car at the 981 road crossing. There you have to pay for camping but it isn't much and the places are very nice. It was almost like being on a different trail. Clairton drops from Class 1A top five. Not sure I would recommend this place; barebones, no hair dryer, no Kleenex but very clean. Get your bike needs in Connellsville. The wizard will guide you through the steps of linking a 3rd-party account if needed and retiring your password. My husband and I rode from Homestead to Cumberland, with stops in Connelsville and Rockwood. Get state-required supplies & training. For a special overnight experience, visit the B&B in Connellsville. There is almost nowhere along the trail to stop for food or water, services are at least a mile off of the trail. Great food and beer and it's literally adjacent to the trail access parking. It is a nice packed lime stone surface, It is a 1.5% grade headed between Cumberland the the Mason Dixon Line. Quite confusing in Pittsburgh, where markings are absent, and trail goes through the city streets, but lovely to arrive at Point State Park fountain. We thoroughly enjoyed the mountain views around us, the tunnels, the Continental Divide, the farmlands, the small and large waterfalls along the way, the constant view of the river far below. Helmet check. Select parking areas for the trail (*Indicates that at least one accessible parking space is available):Pittsburgh, PA*: Second Ave & 10th St/10th St BridgeHomestead, PA: 191 E Waterfront DrMcKeesport, PA*: Water St & Fifth Ave (entrance to parking lotis 200 feet south of intersection)West Newton, PA*: W. Main St & Collinsburg RdConnellsville, PA: Torrance Ave between N Sixth St & N Seventh StConnellsville, PA*: Torrance Ave & N Third StOhiopyle, PA*: Sheridan St & Sherman StConfluence, PA: Ohiopyle State Park, Ramcat Access Point/Ramcat Access Rd(at Ramcat Road)Rockwood, PA: Rockdale Rd & Evergreen DrMeyersdale, PA: 527 Main StMeyersdale, PA: 1741 Deal Road (closest to Big Savage Tunnel)Frostburg, MD*: New Hope Road NW & Rankin Dr NWLa Vale, MD: 11401 Cash Valley Rd NW (parking is available alongside trail)Cumberland, MD: 305 N Lee St (parking lot is about 0.1 mile eastof entrance to access road)Cumberland, MD: 119 N Mechanic St. Be aware. My wife and I finished the trail from Georgetown to Pittsburgh last week. View maps, amenities, descriptions, reviews, and directions on TrailLink. A new, large bike rack was out front. The only "issue" I had was the fact that the State Park had just brush hogged the shoulders of the trail and managed to really trash the whole thing with grass, sticks and stones kicked up by the mower. I live in clairton and ride bike frequently. Trail felt like it was mostly level, even though we gained over 500 ft. of elevation during the day. You may want to consider taking a couple hour rafting trip. They also have a room where they let us eat our packed lunch, soda machine outside or free coffee inside. We stopped to take quite a few pictures and chilled for a bit in Frostburg (ice cream shop closed at 4 on a 90 degree Saturday?!?). Stopping in Ohiopyle to hike and visit falling water, a must. A slight increase in grade, combined with a loose pack of dirt and fine gravel, made for a tougher ride. I met lots of great people along the way and would recommend this trip to everyone. In Meyersdale youll find plenty of lunch stops. There have been heavy rains and some landslides over the trail near Pittsburgh, but they were quickly cleared and the trail was passable when I went through. All students must be moved out of the residence halls by noon. Ask a question. We are experienced bikers and we want to assure you, its an uphill climb for just short of 25 miles. Its a little like Key West meets the mountains. Allegheny Real Estate Phone: (724) 548-5464 Fax: (724) 543-4347 104 South Water Street Kittanning, PA 16201 Agent Information About Us Started by riding Mountain Thunder of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad from Cumberland to Frostburg (took our bikes with us). the scenery was constantly varying, with lots of twisting turns and pretty views of the valley below. This is a great trail, and it is in great shape. As you approach the Route 819 overpass at the Dickerson Run parking area, note the very interesting steel lattice railroad structure in the trees on the river side of the trail. There were several scenic overlooks worth stopping for on the way down. ", "My husband and I rode from the Ohiopyle to Confluence and up to Connellsville the week before Memorial Day. I rode from Pittsburgh east to Cumberland. I then continued through Confluence on to Ohiopyle. The atmosphere was great. The hotel allows you to take your bikes to your room which, as you can imagine, was great! I felt like a kid on Christmas Eve. We met a man from France who rides 9 months out of the year and works 3 months and he has done this for over 30 years. This trip has it all: Tunnels, viaducts, panoramic views, civil war sites, scenic beauty. These are minor points; the Trail is gerat. We also missed a bike route sign to turn left near the Costco in West Homestead and ended up in a shopping center parking lot. It has been on of our favorites. We spent much of the ride home talking about the beautiful sights and people we met along this incredible journey. Do read up on these towns before you take the trip, and you will find it to be an absolutely fascinating journey! I encountered all sorts of people, including many riding the entire Pittsburgh to Cumberland or on to Washington route. It was fantastic. I will do this ride again. To reach parking near Point State Park in Pittsburgh from I-376 E, take Exit 71A on the left for Grant St., and go 0.1 mile. north of MM 45 (Whitsett), and 2) at MM 29.5 (Smithville). Would do the downhill Meyersdale to Cumberland (best part) on last day. is 6'6" and built like a baseball player ( nonroiding) and he fit in the shower. I'd highly recommend the Hanna House in Harnedsville. Due to the projected severe weather during practice times tonight, all practices are cancelled. I had to walk about 3/4 mile and ate at Bud Murphy's pretty good food. The bike shop in West Newton is located right on the trail at the street intersection. It was a beautiful weekend, with events both days in Cedar Creek Park, and those riding the trail very much appreciated having a rideable trail. The crushed limestone surface was like a big sponge and the travel was uphill and slow going. The last 20 miles of day one were tough as the grade gradually increased just enough to make us work for that hot shower and soft bed! Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. If you are heading toward Pittsburg I'd highly recommend the Newmayer House in Connellsville. Along the way, see the remnants of the Steel Citys past in the form of a large industrial furnace, a ladle car, and a former steel mill, in addition to an array of interpretive signage. While in Ohiopyle we ate in a really nice little cafe and I had a great steak sandwich. With limited restaurants by the motel we hit Wendys. After riding three days on the C&O, the GAP was a great ride. The 2nd, at least 150 feet above the river, crosses a section of whitewater being enjoyed by a slew of rafters and kayakers. Both trails are nice in their own way, but the GAP provides a much better riding surface and generally nicer scenery. We rode a portion of this trail last week between Pittsburg and the Eastern Continental Divide. I began to think I was Don Quixote, or maybe it was just my blood sugar dropping. The GAP trail is terrific. Great trail for multi-day ride with motels or camping, or single day rides. Currently, the Trail is open from McKeesport, PA to Grant Street in the City of Duquesne, PA. On the return trip I met two women who were through-riding from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. The hike trail is also too steep but you could push and pull your bike up and down it if you're young and very strong. We turned around there since the trail breaks up a bit in McKeesport. If you prefer a totally flat route, with incredible old industrial ghost backdrops, choose the "unofficial" connector along the east side of the river. I had a headlight in my bag in my car, but none of my family told me that I should bring it. The underbanked represented 14% of U.S. households, or 18. If you dont know our state, for the most part, its very flat. Nevertheless, this trail is a national treasure, soul-satisfying, and plenty of scenery. Would have gone farther but it got too hot. Turn left into the parking lot, and look for parking on the right.To reach the endpoint at the Cumberland Visitor Center from I-68/US 40 W, take Exit 43C toward downtown. Although they are very different, the C and O/ GAP make a great 330 mile car free week-10 days. Different gear, like road tires or a hybrid bike, would have made this excursion a lot easier. Google P&LE Pittsburgh CTC to access a great photo of the classic Union Switch & Signal Centralized Traffic Control machine (installed 1968) which controlled this line, Connellsville to McKessport, visible at the far left side of the panel. Please enter valid email address to continue. Stayed at Country Dreams B&B. Our doctors, nurses, and staff are experts in the latest medical research, technology, and personalized care. The length of this ride is about 20 miles for a round trip.The third ride is from Rockwood upstream to the Salisbury Viaduct. Great trail the best ride of my life I can't wait to do it again. Be friendly! Help defend and expand trails nationwide. We would have loved to have dined at Rivers Edge however as mentioned the staff was so rude we decided to pass. Please, speak up! The Steel Valley Trail section of the Great Allegheny Passage has set the date 11.11.11 as a goal for completion. Everyone along trail is so very friendly. 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