We’ve been running between raindrops and appointments and deadlines to carve out a little mental health time for ourselves on the trail. Today we started in Rockwood, PA, and rode through the Pinkerton Tunnel, about eight miles west. Looking toward the Pinkerton High Bridge, just east of the Pinkerton Tunnel. The Pinkerton Tunnel, built in 1911 and reopened for trail use in 2015. Until …
GAP bike trail: Confluence to Pinkerton Tunnel
Today’s bike ride on the Great Allegheny Passage took us from Confluence, PA to the Pinkerton Tunnel (please consider donating to get this tunnel back into usable condition) on the other side of Fort Hill, PA. And then, when we got back, the bonus came in the form of an incredibly delicious black bean burger chaser at the Lucky Dog Café.
Bike the Great Allegheny Passage
Biked the Great Allegheny Passage from Rockwood, PA to the Pinkerton Tunnel, near Fort Hill. (The standard action shot.) “Pinkerton 1911” engraved above the tunnel. Inside the tunnel itself. They’re raising funds to open it. Right now it’s closed with a path to get around that extends over a mile. Every dollar donated will be matched with an additional $17. …