panhandle trail entrances

pass steubenville, you will see signs for a left turn to get onto 22/30, then take Veterans Memorial Bridge east toward Pittsburgh. this trail is like riding a road with out any cars to worry about. PLEASE don't try that! Several neat vestiges of the Standard Railroad of the World can be spotted on this segment of Pennsy's "Main Line - Pittsburgh to Saint Louis." The Pennsylvania Railroad leased the route in the 1920s, and the line later became part of the Penn Central and Conrail systems until it fell into disuse in 1991. The new blacktop was welcome, as it is a slight uphill grade for the first 10 miles towards Burghettstown, PA. My dog loves it. Pretty rural overall, there are some nice shelters and picnic tables along the route and the ride's reasonably scenic. A new bridge has been installed down the trail a bit, and you can cross the creek and hike up and all around Neville's Woods, enjoyed the Eagle Scout Project that was constructed all through the woods. I am sure I will ride the Panhandle Trail again when I am visiting Pops. The trail is very smooth cinder surface with mild grades. If you are feeling fenced in and need a little space, this is a great trail. The trail continues east towards Walkers Mill as crushed limestone, but in much better condition than the West Virginia side, which seems likely to continue deteriorating unless Hancock County takes some pride in its section. Too many access points to stop them effectively. 40 miles before re-filling water. When we got to West Virginia, the surface changed to dirt and small stones. That concrete chunk on the south side of the trail at Milepost 37.1 is the south pier of the water bridge over five tracks at the old water station here. Let's hope the construction for the middle section get underway soon, but in the mean time, be sure to take advantage of this trail's opportunities on either end, and for you hardcore people, get out on the middle section too!Updated October 12, 2005 - Troy Bogdan", "This trail is 29 miles from Walkers Mill (Near Carnegie), PA to 1 mile short of Weirton, W.V. Found it easier going back to Harmon Creek,(more downhill), I saw a couple of road bikes. The bottom half of the connector trail was washed out and had deep sand deposits in places as well. Did about ten miles which is only a portion of the trail. So sad that its all gone... Well... MOSTLY! We just lucked out. Although the trail follows an old railroad grade through the hilly terrain, there was only so much the railroad builders could do to flatten the route. Very rural. Much to my surprise, this trail had some elevation changes if you care to call 879 feet of climbing over 47 miles an elevation change. Can't miss trail. Beautiful path with benches and porta poties in the South Fayette Twp. Really good surface for walking but the dog preferred the grass along the sides of the trail. Although you pass through small towns, area was very rural with a lot of wildlife. "Turkey Creek is cold and great for kayaking (you need a permit) or wading, but maybe best of all is the short boardwalk trail by the creek’s edge." This results in a very rideable surface. The trail runs partially along Robinson Run and is known for having many species of natural hardwood trees and wildflowers. The ruling (steepest) grade on this line, over the ridge here, was 1.0%. The trail is wide and well maintained. Alot of old Pennsylvania RR artifacts litter the area if your into railroads and that type of things. line. .Mile 10.5 - Midway - Small town with a convenience store and an air pump (Sorry no Presta Valves), (Which you might need, since this trail is so rough).Mile 11 - Radio controlled airplane club - sometimes they are flying over the trail. I only encountered a few of these during my ride, and they were adequately spaced such that I didn't have to gear down. The paving continues the length of the Washington County section, a distance of 17.5 miles. I look forward to going back to the trail soon. I was interested in seeing some old RR history so made it out before the trees filled in. Overall impression – Washington Co. is the winner when it comes to the Panhandle Trail. section. Try it, you'll like it. It was private yet you could see the biker/pedestrian traffic on the main trail! Washington County is a little boring, small homes and junkyards.. but the scenery picks up right before the W.V. The Panhandle Trail presently stretches from Rennerdale, PA to Weirton, WV although the Rennerdale trail head has a Carnegie mailing address. Both platform stairways are still there. The surface is mostly railroad ballast made of large rocks. It secured by a 99-year lease by the city of Weirton through the Weirton Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners, which receives administrative, operational and maintenance assistance from the Weirton Rail Trail Committee. It was named for the sliver of northern West Virginia it crossed on the way to Ohio. Nice surface except one section that was really rough in spots. and what will it cost? section. Overall impression – Washington Co. is the winner when it comes to the Panhandle Trail. Now, connected with "WC" is that BEAUTIFUL old 4-track signal bridge 0.9 miles east, with the "Panhandle Trail" sign suspended from it. Shortly was a bit of mud, then about 1/2 way to Midway was some serious washout with deep rutting across the trail. Heading downhill, you’ll find that the next two towns, Bulger (13.5) and Joffre (14.5), won’t offer much in the way of services. The first two or so miles are smooth and the trail is lined with markers that click off each quarter mile. Although you’ve only completed a third of the trail’s distance, the town was the railroad’s halfway point between Pittsburgh and Steubenville, Ohio. Some of the highlights are . A TNT explosion near the rail line here in 1918 killed 200 people. It’s literally under the highway. The grade here was a gentle uphill from "WC" at less than 1% eastward to Mile 33.5, where it gets STEEP! We went back to Burgettstown and were amazed to get free hot dogs at the Grand Opening of a small market right at the parking lot for the trail. They also have lots of benches and an interesting use of an old signal bridge to hang the ""Panhandle Trail"" sign on. To get there, simply take the Harmon Creek Road exit, which I believe is the last exit before crossing the big bridge into Steubenville (heading west towards Ohio). The trail’s two-mile course brings hikers to an overlook across the creek from the Nicholson mine entrance - better known as the Pulaski Tunnel. It had poured rain on my car ride to the trail but had stopped and the sun came out. The trail’s two-mile course brings hikers to an overlook across the creek from the Nicholson mine entrance - better known as the Pulaski Tunnel. Upon my return a few hours later, crews were working on the remains of the tree which had been removed from the trail surface. The water fountains that are there already are not working at mile 0 and 4.5 with the one at 5.5 just working enough to get some water. ), "This trail is 29 miles from Walkers Mill (Near Carnegie), PA to 1 mile short of Weirton, W.V. The Walkers Mill Entrance is the eastern most entrance of the three Panhandle Trail entrances located in Collier Township. 110 Noblestown Road, Carnegie PA 15106. A great ride. Will do this again some day. You’ll find a portable toilet about a mile along the trail. A tree had fallen and was blocking a portion of the trail in Allegheny County when I passed in the morning. Panhandle Trail is 2.4 miles from Walkers Mill Entrance to Gregg Station. I was able to walk off the trail, walk around an outcropping of rocks and spend time at the stream. Landing strip not far from the trail, look for the windsock.Mile 13.5 - Bulger - Small village with an interesting veterans memorial and two artillery cannons. Naming the Panhandle Trail. Road end to end and back, starting at Walker Mills. I rode the Panhandle Passage Trail in Dennison and Uhrichsville, Ohio. Very well kept up with and it’s beautiful when the sun shines. Around mile five we came upon a fairly new tent right at trailside that was slashed and abandoned. Eventually it will go to Stuebenville, OH when completed, a three-state, 34-mile ride will be possible. To reach the eastern trailhead in Oakdale from I-79, take Exit 57 toward Carnegie, and head west on W. Main St./SR 3048. Just past the brewery there is a very rough spot. Ride this section at your own risk. Certainly a rough ride, but about what I expected given the flooding the area had been though just a couple days earlier. The beginning 6 miles or so are very rough with big loose stones so you have to watch where you are going and even then you will hit the rocks. From them riding up on the banks there are many large sharp rocks kicked onto the trail. A Conrail line, known as the Panhandle Railroad, once connected Pittsburgh to Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis on this route. We parked near the fire department in Midway, PA. The Panhandle Trail is recognized as a valuable resource and landmark for residents, becoming the 100th successful rail-trail project in Pennsylvania. The twin double-track steel girder bridges just east of Colliers are bordered by classic "PRR" bridge railing. The trail station is located in downtown McDonald, directly adjacent to the Panhandle Trail and about a half mile from where the trail intersects with the Montour Trail. Was downhill all the way to Walker Mills so ride back was not as fast. i hate riding roads around here, it's literally a death wish and i don't even like sharing the roads with bikes when I'm driving. This is a rare treasure that future generations should have the privilege to see, and I am so glad to see that someone is taking good care of it, too! No water available on the western end so make sure you have a full bottle. A side path another 0.3 mile up the trail visits Fossils Cliff, where rock hounds can find fossilized fern leaves.

The Panhandle Trail begins at Walkers Mill in Collier Township and stretches through northern Washington County into West Virginia. "CO"s eastward home signal bridge was located at 36.7, just west of the the highway overpass, and just east of where that mine siding girder bridge pulls in from the south side. Hunner's Deli in Sturgeon is yummy. This is a very nice section that has lots of interesting things to see, along with many amenities. - Area was very much away from it all. You'd be looking at "CO"s westward signal from the east side of the grade crossing at the Colliers trail parking lot. It's a very gradual uphill ride heading west. The Panhandle Trail presently stretches from Rennerdale, PA to Weirton, WV although the Rennerdale trail head has a Carnegie mailing address. It is a beautiful trail and there are friendly people. Nothing spectacular, but just a nice trail for a quick ride after work. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 30,000 miles of trail maps and more! Some things you will see on this section are . The trail is part of the Industrial Heartland Trails Coalition’s developing 1,500-mile trail network through Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and New York. Still good trail to ride. turns to paved path at Washington county. The trail passes through Oakdale at 3.7 miles, where thirsty travelers will find a brewery next to the trail and a market and diner down the street. Panhandle Passage Trail Reviews. If you are accustom to riding on the Wheeling trail which is completely flat/paved, this is a fun diversion from that with a varied surface, and only about 1/2 hour north drive from Wheeling. Lots of old relics and foundations. Section one runs from Walker Mill to the Village of Primrose. we took the time to ride all the way out (less than a mile) to the western end of the trail. We are only a mile east of the site of old Weirton Junction Tower ("WC"). AllTrails has 64 great hiking trails, mountain biking trails, trail running trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. This section is complete for almost 9 miles (8.8 to be exact). The trail’s two-mile course brings hikers to an overlook across the creek from the Nicholson mine entrance - better known as the Pulaski Tunnel. interesting things to see towards the beginning. The Panhandle Pathway is a 22-mile rail-trail corridor running through Pulaski and Cass Counties, Indiana. It was just great. The Panhandle Trail isn't named because there are a lot of beggars on the path! The trail in Allegheny County is gravel and while wet, for the most part, the water was absorbed by the trail or ran off. The WV side has been repaved this year so it's nice to ride that section now. from the parking lot down there is what appears to be old road millings. Keep your dogs on leashes, there are bobcats and coyotes in the back half of the park." I love this trail! It was a beautiful day and a beautiful ride. Mile 10.5 - Midway - Small town with a convienience store and an air pump (Which you might need, since this trail is so rough).Mile 11 - Radio controlled airplane club - sometimes they are flying over the trail. I witnessed a few riders getting off their bikes and walking through this section. If you look closely (see the photos), you will see raised "PRR" lettering at the center of each railing base stanchion. & St. L RR was the original name of the Panhandle Division of the PRR, the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, & St. Louis Railroad. She clipped the pole and fell breaking her leg. Stopped in Midway (10 miles) to fill my 2 water bottles and drink a water bottle before heading to WV. took this trail from the starting point of trail. Mostly level and only small inclines. This morning we decided to do the short ride between Oakdale and Rennerdell and then head to McDonald. 7 reviews of Panhandle Trail "The Panhandle Trail presently stretches from Rennerdale, PA to Weirton, WV although the Rennerdale trail head has a Carnegie mailing address. I saw none on the trial for my entire 10-11 miles ride out. From here they have mile markers that run almost every quarter mile all the way to mile 4 (From our side Mile 24.38). It starts out as crushed limestone and then becomes paved. Thanks to the volunteers. . I also got a great workout that tested my legs because I had to push harder, due to the softer surface. if your close it is a good warm up / training ride! I believe that the portion of trail in Wash. Co PA is paved. Enjoy. The Walkers Mill Entrance is the eastern most entrance of the three Panhandle Trail entrances located in Collier Township. Relatively smooth. I plan to do it more often now that it has additional paving. !Mile 8.21 - McDonald Trestle. This is the east end of the trail, which generally heads west to Weirton, WV. You can forget that you're so close to the city. This is now an unpleasant ride. but I love it with a mountain bike. Highly recommend. The rail corridor has been transformed into a multi-use, non-motorized trail stretching nearly 29 miles, from Weirton, West Virginia, to Carnegie, Pennsylvania. The Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail maintains the approximately 2.4 miles of the Panhandle Trail from Walkers Mill Entrance to Gregg Station. There’s LOTS of parking, but no restroom. Since 2000, the Night Walk on the Panhandle Trail has been a Halloween tradition in Collier Township.The Rennerdale Youth Group will carve more than 100 pumpkins donated by Lane Construction. Thumbs up whoever maintains trail-grass cut, trees trimmed, nothing to distract from the task at hand. The Florida Panhandle offers some of the most exciting horseback riding trails in the South, featuring beach horseback riding and forest horse trails with tree canopies shading the trail. I decided to keep going as there is not much shelter along this section of the trail and rode back in about 40 minutes of pouring rain. There were a few muddy ruts on the unpaved West Virginia section but nothing terrible. "WC"s old home signal bridge is all that's left of this pre-1985 manned interlocking plant out there at Mile 41. We road the entire length from West Virginia to Walker's Mill and back Labor Day weekend. When I got to the end, I could not locate a water supply, so I had to wait until Midway to re-supply. It’s all downhill to the finish, with few services along the way. It’s also flat so once you are on the paved section it’s a great place to take kids to learn to ride or skate. Collier Yard expanded the line to SIX tracks between Mile 37.5 and 36.4. Please note: parking at all trail entrances is in gravel lots. I also went up the connector to the Montour trail to cross the Viaduct just for kicks. Three miles further west, down the long, winding descent into the West Virginia panhandle, a striking and amazing remnant from early 20th century passenger service survives at MP32, Hanlin. . Some are pretty darn clear! A quarry at 0.3 mile is a scenic picnic spot, and the site of the annual Rock the Quarry fundraiser held in August for Collier Friends of the Panhandle Trail. The trail runs partially along Robinson Run and is known for having many species of natural hardwood trees and wildflowers. I noticed 2 separate bikes with flats. 4 stars for long distances between water stations. Parking. The "PRR" railing lettering on this bridge is in BEAUTIFUL condition, especially on the east-facing end stanchion on the north side bridge railing. I highly recommend riding. The trail becomes paved asphalt as you enter Washington County just before McDonald. The horseback riding trails described below offer trail riding facilities for … this trails amazing, i saw someone complain that they didn't like the new pavement. As this direction was ever-to-slightly downhill we got back in good time with a not-as-hot breeze in our faces. They have done an excellent job in making the bike trail smooth with asphalt, conveniently located porta-johns and nicely mowed areas and benches along the trail. Go 0.5 mile, and turn right onto First St., and then immediately bear right onto Dorrington Road. . So, as always, if in the area and want to get some miles in, give this trail a try. "My wife and I did a Saturday hike at Alford Greenway Park." . Naming the Panhandle Trail. 4 wheelers are ruining it, loose dirt now, saw a fat girl passing me on one going about 30 the other way on a 4 wheeler. 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