Erie to Pittsburgh Trail
The Erie to Pittsburgh Trail is a 270-mile (430 km) rail trail being developed between Erie and Pittsburgh in Western Pennsylvania and Western New York.[1][2] It will connect to the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), creating a 605 mi (974 km) off-road route between Erie and Washington, D.C. via the GAP and the C&O Canal. It will also connect to the Erie Canal trail via New York Bike Route 517 along Lake Erie.[1]
| Erie to Pittsburgh Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 270 mi (430 km) |
| Location | Western Pennsylvania and Western New York |
| Use | Cycling, Hiking |
| Grade | 2% maximum |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Sights | Allegheny River |
| Hazards | Severe Weather |
| Surface | Crushed Limestone, Asphalt, Dirt |
There are two tunnels on the trail's route: Rockland Tunnel (2,868 ft, 874 m) and Kennerdell Tunnel (3,350 ft, 1,020 m). The Kennerdell Tunnel is one of the longest rail trail tunnels in the United States and among the longest bicycle/pedestrian tunnels in the world.
References
- "Erie to Pittsburgh Trail". Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Alliance. Retrieved 2015-10-03.
- Walsh, Lawrence (2015-04-04). "Cyclists look north to progress on the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2015-10-03.
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