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111 Collinsburg Rd., West Newton, Pennsylvania, 15089 United States
2021 Calendar
Saturday June 5th Trail Appreciation Day at the West Newton Station
Saturday October 2 GAP 5K/10K/2 Mile Fun Walk, Sponsored by West Newton Fox's Pizza
Saturday June 5th Trail Appreciation Day at the West Newton Station
Join us for a fun-filled Trail Appreciation Day on Saturday
June 5th,10-3.
(Across from the West Newton Visitor’s Center.)
Stop by our WYTC Table to learn more about Trail membership benefits, pick up individually packaged chips and water.
The Rail Car will be open from 8 till 2 pm and volunteers Sam and Sandy Cover will answer questions. No appointment is needed but we may limit the number in the rail car at any one time and ask that they wear masks.
Monday September 6th Labor Day Poker Run- Run, Ride, and Walk
Saturday October 2 GAP 5K/10K/2 Mile Fun Walk, Sponsored by West Newton Fox's Pizza
Saturday June 5th Trail Appreciation Day at the West Newton Station
The event will start at the Arthur H. King Access Area of the Youghiogheny River Trail in West Newton. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used by trail volunteers to maintain, preserve and enhance the Westmoreland County section of the Great Allegheny Passage.
This event is sponsored and supported by various area merchants. This event is NOT A RACE! Participants walk or bike ride at their own pace, to checkpoints throughout the course where they pick up a playing card. At the end of the event, each poker hand is tallied and the person with the best hand in each category receives a prize. Raffle prizes will be available after 10:00 AM. At 11:00 AM the winners of the best hands in all events will be announced along with the winner of the bike and the 50/50 drawing.
Event takes place on the Great Allegheny Passage.
NON-COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Bike - 12 miles level
Bike - 20 miles endurance
Walk/Jog/Wheelchair optional - 4 miles
8:00 AM - Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration
8:30 AM - Event Start
RIDE RAIN OR SHINE.
Saturday October 2 GAP 5K/10K/2 Mile Fun Walk, Sponsored by West Newton Fox's Pizza
Saturday October 2 GAP 5K/10K/2 Mile Fun Walk, Sponsored by West Newton Fox's Pizza
Saturday October 2 GAP 5K/10K/2 Mile Fun Walk, Sponsored by West Newton Fox's Pizza
This event is a major fundraiser for the maintenance of the Westmoreland County section of the Great Allegheny Passage. Sponsored by West Newton Fox's Pizza.
The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter of the Regional Trail Corporation will hold its 9th Annual 5k/10k Run and 2 Mile Family Fun Walk on Saturday Oct. 2, 2021.
The event will start at the Arthur H. King Access Area of the Youghiogheny River Trail in West Newton. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used by trail volunteers to maintain, preserve and enhance the Westmoreland County section of the Great Allegheny Passage.
Watch for registration details and deadlines!
Pick up one of our WYTC Membership Brochures. You will be informed and updated of all events!
2020-11-07 thank you kenny ross subaru!
NEWEST GOLD CORPORATE SPONSOR LENDS HELPING HANDS!
Some area trail chapters may have more populated and affluent communities to help them, but I will take our dedicated trail members and fantastic corporate sponsors any day of the week. This is especially true on November 7, 2020 when employees from Subaru and Kenny Ross Subaru met at Smithton and walked to Cedar Creek Park to clean our trail.
With Ben Roshey (son of Dan Roshey) in charge, the group helped to clean and improve our trail, making it one of the very best in the Pittsburgh area. Kenny Ross Subaru is one of our newest Gold Corporate Sponsors who is helping us financially and through the contributions of their employees, who do not mind getting their hands dirty.
As the owner of a Subaru, I and other Subaru owners on the Board encourage anyone looking for a new vehicle to see what our sponsor has to offer. Thanks again for all your help!
Keith Frid
President, WYTC
L-R:
Keith Frid, President, WYTC
Howard Boughter - Service Manager, Kenny Ross Subaru
Bryan Hastings - Express Advisor, Kenny Ross Subaru
Serena Martinez - Service Advisor, Kenny Ross Subaru
Jim Hoffman - District Parts and Service Manager, Subaru
Jacob Flagg - District Sales Manager, Subaru
Chris Schultz - Field Service Engineer, Subaru
Kneeling - Dan Roshey - Technician, Kenny Ross Subaru
Ben Roshey - Trail Cleanup Supervisor
2020-09-02 WYTC Receives Award
Congratulations!
Award - Hornaday Fellow from Westmoreland Parks and Recreation
Award - Hornaday Fellow from Westmoreland Parks and Recreation
Officers, board members, and members of the Over the Hill Gang gathered at the Visitor's Center last week for the presentation of an award. The award was presented by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation and it was given in honor of WYTC surpassing the $5000 donation level with the Walk for Parks.
Congratulations to all!
Award - Hornaday Fellow from Westmoreland Parks and Recreation
Award - Hornaday Fellow from Westmoreland Parks and Recreation
Award - Hornaday Fellow from Westmoreland Parks and Recreation
wYTC receives grant for Trail Maintenance
The WYTC wishes to thank the Regional Trail Corporation (RTC) and the Colcom Foundation.
The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter has received a grant from the Colcom Foundation, via the Regional Trail Corporation comprised of 8 Trails.
From the Colcom Foundation:
“The uncertainly we are facing has impacted the non-profit community particularly hard. In recognition of the challenges you may face and the relationship that brings us together, the Board of Directors of Colcom Foundation has awarded this grant to be utilized at your discretion for general operating purposes.”
"The RTC Board has decided that the best way to use these funds would be to allocate these funds to the Chapters and Councils who will not be able to do their fundraising events but still need to attend to the trail. We decided to divide the funds based upon the number of miles of trail that each group maintains."
We wish to express our appreciation to the RTC and to the Colcom Foundation for our share of the $20,000 grant.
According to Malcolm Sias, Director, Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation, “Your chapter will be receiving a check shortly from the RTC with your share of these funds. The Board of Directors of the Regional Trail Corporation would like to thank each Chapter for the great work that you do! Please use these funds to keep our trails well maintained and attractive. I have noticed a big increase in trail users during the Covid 19 period and it is readily apparent how important our trails are to our residents!”
2020-05-28 TRAIL IS OPEN update
Sick of being cooped up in the house? One thing you are allowed to do is get outside, get some fresh air, and exercise. Our trail provides the perfect place to walk, run, or ride your bike.
Hours of operation: M-F: 11-4; Sat and Sunday 10-3. Also, no more than 5 allowed in the Visitor's Center at a time; enter along the side to use the restrooms, enter the front of the Visitor's Center near the rail car to shop. Visitors MUST wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Thanks!
Although the trail has remained open, we have cancelled one of our major fund raising events. So we need your help more than ever. So please consider making a donation or becoming a member of the trail chapter.
If you wish to donate to the WYTC, please send a check to WYTC, 111 Collinsburg Rd, West Newton, PA 15089 or visit our website site: https://bikewytc.org/donate
All funds help to maintain the Trail so that users like you can enjoy every minute of their ride or walk. 501(c) 3 donations are tax-deductible. Thank you!
2020-06 Coronavirus Update as it affects Trail Users:
Staying healthy is of vital concern during these challenging times. We are fortunate to have wonderful walking, biking, and hiking trails in Westmoreland County that offer us exercise, helping us to maintain our physical and mental health.
The Trail is open.
The GAP-Visitor Center in West Newton is open! The restrooms are open.
Enjoy our GAP-WYTC and be sure to consider becoming a member.
Our membership is suggesting the following measures to protect you as you enjoy the GAP. This is an evolving situation, one that we hope will improve soon! Stop back to the Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter, website and Facebook page for updates.
Social Distancing:
1. Be mindful of others along the GAP-WYTC. Always maintain 6 feet between you and others.
2. Following good biking practices, be sure to use measures to inform others of your presence, such as saying “On Your Left” or “Passing.”
3. Portable toilets and water fountains are now open. But you should carry water, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes.
4. If you must meet with friends, please maintain a safe distance from them.
5. Take your trash with you.
6. If you are not well, don’t ride or walk with others. Stay Home. Be mindful of their needs. We don’t want to spread the virus.
Additional websites of interest:
Rails to Trails: Resources for Safe Outdoor Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic