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Originally Posted by
spinnaker
Well I promised to check out the section west of Burrgettstown. But I just did not make it that far. I misjudged distance combined with trail conditions. I started on the Montour and headed toward Burrgettstown. The trail was very soft and the wind against me most of the way. It was rough going and I did not get as far as I liked.
The good news is the Panhandle is in very good condition from Burrgettstown to Mcdonald. The surface is a bit soft but I imagine it should be firming up a bit in the next couple of months as long as we don't get much rain. There are a few washed out sections but nothing to worry about.
I did talk to a couple of locals in Burrgettstown and they told me west of there was pretty much still a mess but they did not seem like serious cyclists so I want to see for myself. I'll try to get back out there next weekend.
Hi Spinnaker,
I appreciate your effort and taking the time to check the route. I’m planning on cycling the connector between Jewett, OH and the Ohio river and will pass on any info.
Do you have a route map of the connector from The Great Allegany Passage to the Ohio River?
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