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Summary: Smithton Beach, on the river near the parking lot, is noted locally for it's fine fishing. It's also a local swimming spot but I am told currents can be swift and a few fatalities make the recommendation to stay ashore. Whitsett is a National Historic District, a classic coal patch town. This section of trail features two sets of mile markers. The original P&LE markers measuring rail miles to Pittsburgh and the new plastic Great Allegheny Passage merkers for trail miles to Cumberland. Trailhead: The Smithton trailhead is accessed just south of the I-70 exit onto Route 51. Turn left onto Rt. 981 and the parking lot is list on the East side of the bridge across the Youghiogheny River. (lat: N40 9.446 lon: W79 44.789). There is a porta-john available. The Whitset trailhead is accessed off of Rt. 51 by turning East on Whitsett Hill Rd. South of Wickhaven. (lat: N40 6.440 lon: W79 45.349) (Lat:40.15733 Lon:-79.7466) Trail Guides for Yough River Trail - Smithton to Whitsett: The Great Allegheny Passage Companion by Bill Metzger (The Local History Company) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Regional Trail Corporation 724-872-5586 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 
Reviewed by Mrs. Bee on 3/1/2008 My husband and I hike this part of the trail every other day, we enjoy it very much. We hike the bike trail in the winter, not too many people out. Thw trail is a great way to beat the winter blues. 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, Westmoreland County Hiking, Westmoreland County Trails, Westmoreland County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
