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Post by Coolkat on Aug 7, 2022 5:09:55 GMT -8
I'm looking for a 3 day(ish) hike suggestions in western PA (maybe WV) but I need it to be only a 2 or 3 hour drive from the Pittsburgh area. What I'm calling a 3 day hike is probably right around 30 miles. I'd prefer to be in the Alleghenies but I'm open to other areas. I'm already somewhat familiar with the Alleghenies but most of my knowledge is North Country Trail and the Minister Creek area. I don't have enough time for the Chuck Keiper Trail. I don't trust my fitness level just yet after a recent hospital stay so I'd like to stay away from a "strenuous" hike (I know that's relative). Right now I'm investigating both western or eastern halves of the Allegheny Front Trail. I welcome anyone's input but I also know that GaliWalker and jmitch might be familiar with the area.
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Post by GaliWalker on Aug 7, 2022 5:46:17 GMT -8
Sorry, I've never hiked the Allegheny Front Trail. Have you thought about the Quehanna Wild Area, in Moshannon State Forest? That's within a 3hr drive of Pittsburgh and a really nice place.
In West Virginia, Canaan Mountain should allow for reasonably easy miles, some great vistas (from Table Rock), and possibly 30mi if you're creative. It's 2.5hr drive from Pittsburgh.
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Post by AegisIII on Aug 7, 2022 18:38:11 GMT -8
John P Saylor Trail (Galitzin SF east of Johnstown) comes to mind, tho it would be on the short side. I'll also second the Quehanna area; I'm sure a loop can be devised w/o any monster/steep climbs.
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Post by jmitch on Aug 9, 2022 7:49:58 GMT -8
I like the Allegheny Front Trail, moderate in difficulty, beautiful streams and some nice views. It has a cross connector so you can divide the loop.
Quehanna is another great choice, particularly the side trails in the wild area. Many loop options.
The Gerard Trail in Oil Creek State Park is another option.
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Post by Coolkat on Aug 9, 2022 8:44:10 GMT -8
I like the Allegheny Front Trail I will look at the others but the idea of having a cross connector is really nice. Would you have any recommendations of either western loop or the eastern loop? The best access point for parking a car?
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Post by jmitch on Aug 10, 2022 4:06:37 GMT -8
I like both loops, but most people seem to prefer the east. There is parking on PA 504 at about 40.917062,-77.976546.
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Post by Coolkat on Aug 19, 2022 11:42:25 GMT -8
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