Youghiogheny River Trail

The Yough River Trail is a non-motorized multi-use rail trail that stretches 71mi between McKeesport and Confluence, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Great Allegheny Passage that allows cyclists to bike from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. The north section of the trail runs 43mi between McKeesport and Connellsville, Pennsylvania, and the south section runs 28mi 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.Access areasThere are 9 access areas on the Yough River Trail, all are free of charge; only the Cedar Creek Access Area offers secure overnight parking.Overnight useOvernight use on the YRT is restricted to designated campgrounds, these are free-of-charge and can be only one night. All designated campgrounds are equipped with a sanitary toilet, fire grates, and designated tent pads.Camping Areas are as follows: Dravo's Landing Campground - located south of Boston Access Area and north of the Buena Vista Access Area. This campground has a drinking water supply via a well, that is safe for drinking purposes. Several Boy Scout Groups constructed the area as their Eagle Scout projects. Cedar Creek Trekker Campground - is located at the southernmost end of Cedar Creek Park in Westmoreland County. This area also has a piped water supply. Round Bottom Campground - is located south of the Layton Tunnel and 5 miles north of the Dickerson Run Yard. There is a hand pump water supply at this location. Connellsville Campsite - is located next to the Connellsville Station in Connellsville. There are two Adirondack shelters and areas for tents as well as a piped water supply.