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Summary: Just out of Connellsville, the trail comes becoms part of Ohiopyle State Park. Unlike the Yough trail north of Connellsville, this was originally a single line of track so the trail is more narrow and close in. The increasingly rugged terrain has the trail cutting through more hillsides. This section also features the Greenwood and Bowest Bridges in rapid succession. Unfortunately, the valleys over which these bridges pass have absolutely no scenic value whatsoever. South of that, though, the trail plunges deeper into the wilderness. There are no trailside facilities along this section and between Connellsville and Ohiopyle. Trailhead: Connellsville has several places to park and access the trail. Most notably, is Riverfront Park at the end of North 6th and North 7th Streets off of Route 711. (lat: N40 1.214 lon: W79 35.981). The park has rest rooms, picnic pavilions water and access to other shops and snacks. There is also parking off of North 3rd St. Camp Carmel is a private campsite and so there is no public access at this place roughly midway between Connellsville and Ohiopye though it might be usable in an emergency situation. (Lat:40.02018 Lon:-79.59975) Trail Guides for Yough River Trail - Connelsville to Camp Carmel: The Great Allegheny Passage Companion by Bill Metzger (The Local History Company) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: PA Dept. Parks & Recreation 724-329-8591 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
