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    • Home
    • Membership
    • Join Us
      • Volunteer
      • Our Over The Hill Gang
      • Organized Rides
      • Pictures From Trail Users
    • WYTC
      • The GAP-WYTC -About Us
      • Officers and Directors
      • Calendar and News
      • Events' Pictures
      • Newsletter
      • FAQ
    • Our Trail
      • Amenities Along The Trail
      • History of the WYTC
      • Friends of the Trail
      • Rail Car
      • Historical Events
    • Donate
    • Sponsorship

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  • Home
  • Membership
  • Join Us
    • Volunteer
    • Our Over The Hill Gang
    • Organized Rides
    • Pictures From Trail Users
  • WYTC
    • The GAP-WYTC -About Us
    • Officers and Directors
    • Calendar and News
    • Events' Pictures
    • Newsletter
    • FAQ
  • Our Trail
    • Amenities Along The Trail
    • History of the WYTC
    • Friends of the Trail
    • Rail Car
    • Historical Events
  • Donate
  • Sponsorship
Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter

The Westmoreland County Section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).

The Westmoreland County Section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).The Westmoreland County Section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).

Organized Bike Rides

Bill Hurrianko's Message

Bill Hurrianko's Message

Bill Hurrianko's Message

Bill Hurrianko is the WYTC’s coordinator of organized rides having completed its 14th year of togetherness. If you are interested in having others to ride with, this is the way to be active, feel safe along the trail and make new friends. 


If interested, you can email Bill at youghbikers@comcast.net. If you are not already a member of the WYTC, we ask that you join to be included on the email list. The WYTC is an all-volunteer group that maintains 10.5 miles of the trail with funds raised from grants, events, contributions, and memberships.  

Thursday Rides

Bill Hurrianko's Message

Bill Hurrianko's Message

 Rides are held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at a pace of 10-12 mph for a round trip distance of 20-30 miles. The Thursday ride can be shorter and at a slower pace depending on the group. E-bikes that follow trail guidelines are welcome. 


The Monday and Thursday rides begin at the West Newton Station at 9:00 a.m. while Tuesday rides begin at other locations such as Whitsett, Connellsville, Ohio Pyle, McKeesport, Ghost Town, or Confluence.
 

   

Rides' Description

Bill Hurrianko's Message

Rides' Description

Past rides: 

(see pictures below)

 2022


  • October 24 - Bill Hurrianko's birthday; 34 rode from West Newton to Whitsett


  • October 23- Point Marion to Uffington - 12 YRT riders enjoy Fall day


  • October 10-15 Rockwood to Big Savage Tunnel, 6 rode


  • October 6 - Connellsville to Ohiopyle  Fall Foliage Ride 


  • Sept. 18 - Redbank Trail to New Bethlehem

  

  •  Sept. 12 and 13 - West Newton and Whitsett


  • July 23 - 8 members rode to New York City (bike ride along Niagara Falls)


  • July 12 – Overlook at Big Savage Tunnel


  • July 11 – Trip along the GAP along Whitsett


  • June 24 – 15 members visited the Carrie Blast Furnace, Rankin, PA


  • May 31 – Connellsville to Ohiopyle to celebrate Don Lewis’ Birthday (87)- see the 87 Mile marker! 


  • May 24 – Panhandle McDonald – PA/WVA Border


  • May 21 – Ohiopyle to Pinkerton Tunnel 


A ride is  just not a ride but usually includes stops along the way.   For example, when riding from Connellsville to  Ohiopyle, we may stop at the Ohiopyle Bakery or Fall's Market and upon returning to Connellsville  have  a late lunch at the Italian Oven.  


  • A few years ago, twenty-five  members of the group traveled to Ohio in September and spent several days riding trails  and also visited the Air Force Museum.  


Ride With Us

Ride With Us

Rides' Description

 If interested, leave your name and email at the West Newton Station and you will be contacted.  To be  included on our email list you must do an initial ride and be a member of the Westmoreland Yough Trail  Chapter, the volunteer group which maintains the Westmoreland County section of trail, part of the  Great Allegheny Passage.  Or, contact Bill Hurrianko at the following email: youghbikers@comcast.net.​

Join Us!

Ride With Us

Off Season

Even in winter, our group is active!  Good for body, soul, spirit.

Off Season

Ride With Us

Off Season

We have off season lunches on the second Thursday of January, February, and March, as well as the summer picnic and a Christmas party.

GAP-WYTC Organized Bike Rides

    2022-10-24 Happy Birthday to Bill Hurrianko,the fearless Leader of the YRT riders for the past 14 years. 34 members celebrated at whitsett. by Diana

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    2022-10-24 Bill Hurrianko's 80th birthday; 34 YRT Riders rode from West Newton to Whitsett; 14th year of bill organizing rides! pic by tony luciow.

    2022-10-23 Point Marion to Uffington; 12 YRT riders enjoy Fall day; pic by Sharon Fedorski

    2022-10-15 Rockwood to Big Savage Tunnel, 6 rode (pics by Diana Shoff)

    2022-10-6 connellsville to ohiopyle Fall Foliage Ride pics by Karen craig

    2022-09-18 Redbank Trail to New Bethlehem by Cheryl Haberstock

    2022-09-12 AND 13; YOUGH RIVER TRAIL RIDERS (WEST NEWTON TOP 3; WHITSETT TO CONNELLSVILLE BOTTOM 5) PICS BY TONY LUCIOW

    2022-07-23 Riders finish trip with ride around Niagara Falls.had pedaled the Erie Canalway trail from Palmyra to Pittsfield. pics by sharon Fedorski

    2022-07-13 Yough Trail Riders at whitsett access

    2022-07-12 Diana Shoff (center) with yough river trail riders at the overlook outside of Big Savage Tunnel

    2022-06-24 15 members of the Yough River Trail Riders toured the Carrie Blast Furnace in Rankin, Pa. WHAT AN AMAZING DAY!! pics by diana shoff

    2022-05-31 30 Riders from connellsville to ohiopyle and an 87th birthday celebration for don lewis

      2022-05-24 15 members of the Yough River Trail Riders enjoyed a trip on Panhandle from McDonald, Pa. To the PA/W.Virginia border. pic by diana shoff

      2022-05-21 2K ride from Ohiopyle to Pinkerton tunnel (pics by Karen Urso)

      Karen Craig and Karen Urso

        Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter

        P.O.Box 242, West Newton, Pennsylvania 15089, United States

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