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Youghiogheny River Trail

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Length
  
71 mi (114 km)

Hazards
  
Severe Weather

Surface
  
Crushed limestone

Use
  
Hiking, Biking

Designation
  
National Scenic Trail

Trailheads
  
Confluence, McKeesport

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Location
  
Allegheny / Fayette / Westland counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Youghiogheny river trail adventure


The Yough River Trail is a non-motorized multi-use rail trail that stretches 71 miles (114 km) between McKeesport and Confluence, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Great Allegheny Passage that allows cyclists to bike from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. The north section of the trail runs 43 miles (69 km) between McKeesport and Connellsville, Pennsylvania, and the south section runs 28 miles (45 km) between Connellsville and Confluence.

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Map of Youghiogheny River Trail, Pennsylvania, USA

It is named after and runs along the Youghiogheny River. The trail surface is composed of crushed limestone.

Along the trail are scenic points and fishing opportunities. The route forms a part of BicyclePA Route S.

Youghiogheny river trail ride


Access areas

There are 9 access areas on the Yough River Trail, all are free of charge; only the Cedar Creek Access Area offers secure overnight parking.

Overnight use

Overnight use on the YRT is restricted to designated campgrounds, these are free-of-charge and can be only one (1) night. All designated campgrounds are equipped with a sanitary toilet (SST), fire grates, and designated tent pads.

Camping Areas are as follows:

  • Dravo's Landing Campground - located 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Boston Access Area and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of the Buena Vista Access Area. This campground has a drinking water supply via a well, that is safe for drinking purposes. Several Boy Scout Groups constructed the area as their Eagle Scout projects.
  • Cedar Creek Trekker Campground - is located at the southernmost end of Cedar Creek Park in Westmoreland County. This area also has a piped water supply.
  • Round Bottom Campground - is located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of the Layton Tunnel and 5 miles north of the Dickerson Run Yard. There is a hand pump water supply at this location.
  • Connellsville Campsite - is located next to the Connellsville Station in Connellsville. There are two Adirondack shelters and areas for tents as well as a piped water supply.

    • References

    Youghiogheny River Trail Wikipedia
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