Youghiogheny River Trail

Youghiogheny River Trail

The Yough River Trail is a non-motorized multi-use rail trail that stretches 71 miles (114 km) between McKeesport, Pennsylvania and Confluence, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Great Allegheny Passage that will one day allow cyclists to bike from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Washington, DC. 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.

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.

Read more about Youghiogheny River Trail:  Access Areas, Overnight Use

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