Length 7.76 mi (12.5 km) Trail difficulty Easy | Designation Rail Trail | |
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Location Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Trailheads Greensburg, Pennsylvania,
Youngwood, Pennsylvania,
Spur to Armbrust, Pennsylvania Use Hiking, Biking, Jogging, Cross country skiing, Handicap access | ||
The Five Star Trail runs nearly 8 miles through Westmoreland County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The trail is alongside an active railroad track, Southwestern Pennsylvania Railroad, that stretches between Lynch Field, a Greensburg city park and Youngwood. The trail then spurs off eastward to connect with the campus of Westmoreland County Community College and continues on to Armbrust.
Contents
- Map of Five Star Trail Greensburg PA 15601 USA
- Background
- Points of interest
- Parking and trail access
- References
Map of Five Star Trail, Greensburg, PA 15601, USA
Background
In 1995, the trail corridor was purchased from Conrail by The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation. The municipalities of Greensburg, South Greensburg, Southwest Greensburg, Youngwood, and Hempfield, along with The Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation Department are all partners in the trail project. The trail is named in honor of these five towns. The trail is kept clean by PA Cleanways. There are volunteers that help maintain the trail and there is a Poker Run held annually along the trail.
Points of interest
The trail accommodates walking, hiking, jogging, bicycling, and cross country skiing. Other points of interest include:
Parking and trail access
The trailhead is located at the Westmoreland County Community College, on College Avenue across from the baseball field. The trail is accessible to the handicapped and is pet friendly. Additionally, there are multiple access points located off Route 119: