By oneguy on May 31, 2010
On Saturday of the Memorial Day weekend my wife and I did an out and back of 37 miles from Smithton to Connellsville. The only thing better that the weather was the condition of the trail, it was in perfect shape with thousand of beautiful flowers in full blossom. As we expected the trail was full of bikers and walkers and the Youghiogheny River was packed with rafters. The annual Geranium Festival in Connellsville was an interesting mid-ride break which hilighted the charm on the small towns along the GAP. Overall a great day to be riding the Great Allegheny Passage.
By hetrick on March 21, 2010
21 March, 2010
Just to note that the trail is impassible in both directions from Sutersville due to fallen trees. There are many, many trees that are going to have to be removed, and I can only imagine that this is true for a very long section of the trail because of the heavy February snowfall.
This is a great trail, and hopefully it can be restored soon to where is can be safely travelled.
It's not clear who to contact for additional information regarding the status of other segments of the trail. youghrivertrail.com web site domain name expired at the end of February.
By Jeff Kertis on July 22, 2005
"This trail runs along the youghiogenhy river from Mckeesport to Confluence. At Confluence the trail connects with the Allegheny highlands trail where follows the Casselman river. For the entire length the trail is limestone and usually in good condition. There are no tunnels along the trail. The scenery doesn't vary a whole lot along the length of the trail.
From Mckeesport to Cedar Creek park the trail passes through many old neighborhoods and old industrial and coal mining remains are visible all along the trail. There is almost no tree cover, but in late april and early may, many wildflowers are visible along the trail, especially near Dravo Cemetary and Cedar Creek park.
Between Cedar creek and Connellsville the trail gets more remote. There is almost nowhere along the trail to stop for food or water, services are at least a mile off of the trail.
The section between connelsville and ohiopyle is very remote and contains 4 major bridges. It is also nearly completely tree covered, and usually cool in the summer. It also has a noticable grade."