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Summary: This section of the trail is an open-air geology classroom with marker posts along the length pointing out specific features. GR9 marks an exposed section of the Lower Kittanning coal seam. GR5 is the Wymps Gap fossil quarry with a Mississippian Period limestone bed associated brachiopod fossils. GR3 has "festooned crossbedding" which represents sand dunes just beneath the surface of an ancient shoreline. The DCNR trail guide is available at http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/topogeo/parkguides/gr.pdf The TOPO! Overlay file included with this review contains data for the entire 30 miles of the Allegheny Highlands Trail from Confluence to Meyersdale and includes the track of the planned trail and road bypass route to Cumberland, Md. Trailhead: The trailhead at Rockwood Station (mile 23) is accessed by taking Rt 653 to Rockwood. There, it makes a hard left turn. Follow Bridge St. straight across the Cassleman River to the parking area just on the South side. (lat: N39 55.630 lon: W79 9.661) Rockwood has a portajohn and a water fountain and the Rockwood Trail House Bed & Breakfast. A trailside campsite is under development. The Garrett trailhead (mile 16) is accessed by taking Rt. 219 South from the Somerset exit of the PA turnpike. Turn right onto Rt. 653, left onto Walker St., Right onto Jefferson St. then left onto Berlin St. (SR2037) and across the bridge to the parking areas just on the other side. (lat: N39 51.637 lon: W79 3.785) The Garrett trailhead only has a portajohn. (Lat:39.91053 Lon:-79.16106) Trail Guides for Allegheny Highlands Trail - Rockwood to Garrett: The Great Allegheny Passage Companion by Bill Metzger (The Local History Company) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Somerset County Chamber Of Commerce 814-445-6431 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Geiselman, who has posted 96 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Pennsylvania Hiking, Pennsylvania Trails, Pennsylvania Hikes, Somerset County Hiking, Somerset County Trails, Somerset County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
