| 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 |
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.
