Ma/Pa>Great Alleghany Passage/ Aug 7-11

[Silverpalm2x]

thanks crash do you mind saying where you stayed as you rode. We are hoping to ride east to west! We are planning on ending in Pittsburgh!

[IndyFace]

my mother and i just did the whole trip from downtown pittsburgh to DC in october. from pittsburgh to cumberland, we stayed in the following cities (just reverse the order) connellsville, confluence, and meyersdale. we camped in both connellsville and confluence but stayed in a B&B in meyersdale. we did short milage trips because we liked stopping to sight see and look around. and that climb from frostburg to the continental divide, good luck. i was happier than flies on poo when i realized i was going TO dc on that hill so i literally didnt pedal for like 20 minutes. we coasted past cumberland.

[Silverpalm2x]

where did you camp in connellsville? that is one of my potential spots to camp as well. did you hammock camp?

[Crash]

Husky Haven campground at Rockwood. Mp 43

Stewarts Crossing (Connellsville)

[Crash]

Cedar Creek park campground too.
I hung in the shelter at Stewarts Crossing. But could have hung at the pavillion.

Theres also Ohiopyle State park

[Silverpalm2x]

thanks Crash I think i have myself a plan.

[punchcard]

As far as bikes go. I've ridden that trail many times in the rain on an endurance race called crush the commonwealth. Use a minimum of 28mm tires, they fit most any bike. I use my carbon road bike without issue.

[Silverpalm2x]

thanks @punchcard I am going with my Motobecane Fantom CX with 700/30 cyclocross tires on it.

[CapDubOh]

If you guys camp at Cedar Creek, let me know. I'll stop by with some trail goodies.