Bike Ride along the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, PA
Sep 22, 2015 20:11:18 #
Two weeks ago a couple friends and I rode the Great Allegheny Passage trail which runs from Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD. It was a wonderful experience and we stayed at some great B&Bs along the way.
We encountered some rain which only made the views more dream-like.
Here are some photos to show the beauty along the trail.
We encountered some rain which only made the views more dream-like.
Here are some photos to show the beauty along the trail.
Connellsville, PA
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Ohiopyle, PA
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My friends riding ahead of me
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An overlook along the trail
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Beautiful view from atop the mountain
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Colorful mural in Rockwood, PA
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Youghiogheny River
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Ohiopyle rapids
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Our loaded bikes
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Sep 22, 2015 20:22:28 #
Wow! How beautiful! How many miles? My boys are in to biking too. This year they went up into upper Michigan. Wish I was younger!
Sep 22, 2015 20:27:40 #
The ride was about 140 miles for us. It was beautiful, Erv, and the rain made it even nicer. The trail is fairly protected so we weren't drenched and the rain wasn't constant.
Your boys should consider riding this trail. There are campgrounds along the way and plenty of indoor accommodations if they're not campers.
I'm sure you could do it, Erv, if you took your time. Our climb to the Eastern Continental Divide (2,392 ft) was gradual and very doable even with 25 lbs. of gear.
Your boys should consider riding this trail. There are campgrounds along the way and plenty of indoor accommodations if they're not campers.
I'm sure you could do it, Erv, if you took your time. Our climb to the Eastern Continental Divide (2,392 ft) was gradual and very doable even with 25 lbs. of gear.
Sep 22, 2015 20:36:04 #
I would love to try it. And I will let the boys know about it. But my Janny can't go that far. She has asthma pretty bad if she does to much.:( I am looking at a battery powered bike for her. We love to ride in the parks we have around us.
My next question.:) How do you get home? :):)
My next question.:) How do you get home? :):)
PhotoBiker wrote:
The ride was about 140 miles for us. It was beautiful, Erv, and the rain made it even nicer. The trail is fairly protected so we weren't drenched and the rain wasn't constant.
Your boys should consider riding this trail. There are campgrounds along the way and plenty of indoor accommodations if they're not campers.
I'm sure you could do it, Erv, if you took your time. Our climb to the Eastern Continental Divide (2,392 ft) was gradual and very doable even with 25 lbs. of gear.
Your boys should consider riding this trail. There are campgrounds along the way and plenty of indoor accommodations if they're not campers.
I'm sure you could do it, Erv, if you took your time. Our climb to the Eastern Continental Divide (2,392 ft) was gradual and very doable even with 25 lbs. of gear.
Sep 22, 2015 20:41:56 #
Erv wrote:
I would love to try it. And I will let the boys know about it. But my Janny can't go that far. She has asthma pretty bad if she does to much.:( I am looking at a battery powered bike for her. We love to ride in the parks we have around us.
My next question.:) How do you get home? :):)
My next question.:) How do you get home? :):)
If Janny had a battery-powered bike she could do it. Here's a link to the trail's website: http://www.atatrail.org/
We drove to Cumberland, MD then parked our car in the shuttle's parking lot. Took a shuttle up to the trailhead then rode our bikes back to Cumberland. We split the ride up into four days since my friends were new to multi-day bike touring. Day 1 - 26 miles, Day 2 - 33 miles, Day 3 - 36 miles, Day 4 - 45 miles but 25 of it was downhill. We made plenty of stops for photos, meals, and rest breaks.
Sep 22, 2015 20:58:43 #
That sounds very do able!!! Thanks so much for the info. If we try it this next summer I will let you know.:):)
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Sep 23, 2015 06:21:32 #
That's just awesome, and I bet you had a great time.
I just rode my Trek 3700D around Lake Moultrie day before yesterday (57.2 miles) with most of the ride on the dike and in the woods. A real workout for this 63 yr old guy - hee hee. Tried out the new GoPro Hero 4 and just had a blast, seeing a couple of baldies, gorgeous flowers, and beautiful Lake Moultrie.
Thanks for sharing your ride! Nice!
I just rode my Trek 3700D around Lake Moultrie day before yesterday (57.2 miles) with most of the ride on the dike and in the woods. A real workout for this 63 yr old guy - hee hee. Tried out the new GoPro Hero 4 and just had a blast, seeing a couple of baldies, gorgeous flowers, and beautiful Lake Moultrie.
Thanks for sharing your ride! Nice!
Sep 23, 2015 10:36:02 #
sammywoody wrote:
That's just awesome, and I bet you had a great time.
I just rode my Trek 3700D around Lake Moultrie day before yesterday (57.2 miles) with most of the ride on the dike and in the woods. A real workout for this 63 yr old guy - hee hee. Tried out the new GoPro Hero 4 and just had a blast, seeing a couple of baldies, gorgeous flowers, and beautiful Lake Moultrie.
Thanks for sharing your ride! Nice!
I just rode my Trek 3700D around Lake Moultrie day before yesterday (57.2 miles) with most of the ride on the dike and in the woods. A real workout for this 63 yr old guy - hee hee. Tried out the new GoPro Hero 4 and just had a blast, seeing a couple of baldies, gorgeous flowers, and beautiful Lake Moultrie.
Thanks for sharing your ride! Nice!
Sammy, it was a wonderful experience. I'll have to look into the Lake Moultrie ride, sounds like a good one with some miles.
Sep 23, 2015 12:46:41 #
PhotoBiker wrote:
Sammy, it was a wonderful experience. I'll have to look into the Lake Moultrie ride, sounds like a good one with some miles.
I've done this ride four times now, so if you need any tips or info just give me a shout at slassiter@sc.rr.com
Sep 23, 2015 13:17:14 #
Sep 23, 2015 14:34:13 #
sammywoody wrote:
I've done this ride four times now, so if you need any tips or info just give me a shout at slassiter@sc.rr.com
Will do. Thanks.
Sep 23, 2015 19:37:59 #
PhotoBiker wrote:
Two weeks ago a couple friends and I rode the Great Allegheny Passage trail which runs from Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD. It was a wonderful experience and we stayed at some great B&Bs along the way.
We encountered some rain which only made the views more dream-like.
Here are some photos to show the beauty along the trail.
We encountered some rain which only made the views more dream-like.
Here are some photos to show the beauty along the trail.
super shots, but i thought you would be on motorbike, looked like a great trip :-D :thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 23, 2015 20:12:12 #
joe west wrote:
super shots, but i thought you would be on motorbike, looked like a great trip :-D :thumbup: :thumbup:
T'was a great trip, indeed.
I'd love to ride the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia one day on a motorbike. The hills look a bit brutal for a loaded bicycle. http://www.cabottrail.travel/
Sep 24, 2015 09:14:47 #
PhotoBiker wrote:
Two weeks ago a couple friends and I rode the Great Allegheny Passage trail which runs from Pittsburgh, PA to Cumberland, MD. It was a wonderful experience and we stayed at some great B&Bs along the way.
We encountered some rain which only made the views more dream-like.
Here are some photos to show the beauty along the trail.
We encountered some rain which only made the views more dream-like.
Here are some photos to show the beauty along the trail.
Great series Photobiker, loved them all, beautiful country. I'm sure you enjoyed the ride
Sep 24, 2015 09:20:28 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Great series Photobiker, loved them all, beautiful country. I'm sure you enjoyed the ride
Hi Greg. Thanks for your kind comments. Yes, it was a wonderful ride and the scenery was breathtaking; during most of the ride there was a river on one side of us and a rock face with mosses and grasses on the other.
Any chance you're hosting the week-long photo tour with some UHH members this year or next? I'd like to put that on my agenda.
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