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Summary: In 1913,Sarah Cochran, widow of coke and coal pioneer Philip Cochran, built a Tudor mansion, Linden Hall, north-west of Dawson and used the Mansion Road to travel between the two. The road has deteriorated and been blocked to vehicle traffic to become the Stone Bridge Trail. The trail surface itself is broken asphault, concrete and gravel. It's not too bad for someone on foot but only mountain bikes could hande some of the steep grades and rough surface. Round trip is 2.5 miles and can be done in about an hour. At about mid-way, there is an overlook that gives a nice view of the Youghiogheny River valley. I went about mid-October when the fall foliage was at it's hight. Tours of Linden Hall are only available to groups of 25 or more. Trailhead: Travel south on Route 51 from it's intersection with US Route 70. Turn left (west) at the light where there are signs for both Linden Hall and Perryopolis. Through Perryopolis, through the one-lane tunnel and bridge to Layton. A little less that 3 miles to a right turn at the sign for Linden Hall. Park in the lot across from the club house. The entrance to the trail is about 0.3 mile further down from the parking. I was able to park near the trail entrance across from the maintenence shed but it was late in the day with few golfers about. During the season, one might no be able to get away with parking there. (Lat:40.06539 Lon:-79.69919) Trail Guides for Stone Bridge Trail: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Linden Hall 724-529-7543 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Geiselman, who has posted 95 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, Fayette County Hiking, Fayette County Trails, Fayette County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
