Erie to Pittsburgh Trail
Erie to Pittsburgh Trail | |
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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 |
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]
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
- ^ a b "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.
External links
- Official site
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