2018
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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Great Allegheny Passage West

Year Round Bike

SN: 109835 - 2018 / Y2229

when is the event

The event is closed

From Tue, Jan 2nd, 2018 to Dec 31st, 2018

Start box available: See Comments

where is the event

West Newton, Pennsylvania

The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:

West Newton Visitors Bureau

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Animal Safari

Bridges - Spanning the USA

Food For Thought

Ice Cream Parlors

Lady Liberty

Points of Reference

Treasure Hunt

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

Hours are Monday - Friday 11am - 4pm, Saturday - Sunday 10am - 3pm. Only open weekdays from November - March **** Call to confirm that they are open on holidays. ***** Alternate Start Point is at the Wyndham Grand, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA which is a short drive from the western terminus of the GAP at the Fountain in Point State Park. **** The West Newton Bicycle Shop rents bikes and is located next to the trailhead. ***** Bicycle helmets must be worn. ***** Most of the GAP has a firmly-packed crushed limestone surface,. Recommend you use a bicycle with a wider tire (i.e. hybrid or mountain bike rather than a road bike). The 17 miles between Pittsburgh and McKeesport has an asphalt surface. ***** There is deli near the trailhead where a picnic lunch may be purchased.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1B, Distance: 13, 25, 342km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: No

Strollers: No

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

This event is on the western portion of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) which is considered one of the best rail trails in the nation; the entire 106 miles (171K) of the trail from Point State Park in Pittsburg east to Ohiopyle is sanctioned as an extended distance bike event. Start where you wish, bike east or west, and ride as far as you desire. If you want to do an out and back bike ride on the entire length of the trail, it is possible to do a 342K ride. Directions will be provided for a 13K and 25K bike ride starting from the West Newton GAP Trailhead. Trail heads are identified at https://gaptrail.org/plan-a-visit/directions-parking

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

111 Collinsburg Rd, West Newton, PA 15089 (724)872-5586 ***** From Interstate 70 take exit 43 onto PA-201N towards Donora. Turn right onto Rostrave Rd/PA-201. Veer right onto PA-136. Turn left onto Collinsburg Rd. Visitors Bureau is immediately on the left.

Maps phrase and directions link

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event sponsor

Mon Valley Trailblazers (AVA-0981)

point of contact

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