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Troop 457—Zelienople, PA |
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Allegheny Trail Alliance website The Allegheny Trail Alliance (ATA) is a coalition of seven trail organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania and western Maryland, that are building the Great Allegheny Passage, a 150-mile multiple use rail-trail system between Cumberland, Maryland and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the 52-mile Montour Trail to provide a connection to the Pittsburgh International Airport. |
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Related Links |
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Below are a few websites that provide a wealth of information about these trails, their history, the areas history, and what you can do and see along the way. If you find something you would really like to see, let the leaders know and we can see if it can be worked into our tour. |
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184 1/2 Miles of Adventure Preserving America’s colorful Canal era and transportation history, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is 184.5 miles of adventure. Originally, the C&O Canal was a lifeline for communities and businesses along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, grain and other agricultural products floated down the canal to market. Today millions of visitors hike or bike the C&O Canal each year to enjoy the natural, cultural and recreational opportunities available. |
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(This is pretty good, but be prepared to have the time to sit and watch.) A three-time award winning 30-minute travelogue/documentary about the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park from a cyclists' point of view. Explore the C&O and its unique and sometimes quirky places and the friendly faces you might meet along this 184.5 mile-long towpath. |
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A group for sharing information about the C&O Canal National Park and trail. You may need to create a Yahoo ID to join. |
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Mile by mile information about the C&O Canal |
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Great Allegheny Passage Yahoo Group A group for sharing information about the Great Allegheny Passage, a rails-to-trails system from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Md., and the trail groups that comprise the Allegheny Trail Alliance. You may need to create a Yahoo ID to join. |
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July 13th – July 22nd |
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Updated: June 16, 2007 |