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

(724) 872-5586

(724) 872-5586

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    • Home
    • Membership
    • Join Us
      • Volunteer
      • Our Over The Hill Gang
      • Organized Rides
      • Pictures From Trail Users
    • WYTC
      • About Us
      • 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
    • About Us
    • 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 13th 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

  1. July 23 - 8 members rode to New York City (bike ride along Niagara Falls)
  2. July 12 – Overlook at Big Savage Tunnel
  3. July 11 – Trip along the GAP along Whitsett
  4. June 24 – 15 members visited the Carrie Blast Furnace, Rankin, PA
  5. May 31 – Connellsville to Ohiopyle to celebrate Don Lewis’ Birthday (87)- see the 87 Mile marker!
  6. May 24 – Panhandle McDonald – PA/WVA Border
  7. 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 RTC at 724-872-5586 or 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 in January, February, and March but due to the coronavirus pandemic, they were not held in 2021. The summer picnic was held last year. Despite the pandemic, we were able to have a full riding season by following the virus safety guidelines and will continue to do so in 2022.


 We finish out the  riding season with a Christmas party.   As you can see we don't just ride, but also enjoy eating! 

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

      2021-10-10 WYTC Bike riders, pics by Jerry O'Brien and Sharon Fedorski and 10-21 Whitsett to Connellsville

      2021-09-12 riding, dining,socializing with wonderful people in Cedarville, Ohio at the Hearthstone Inn and Suites with Karen Urso, Karin Craig.

      2021-09-07 Bill's Riders from McKeesport to Washington's Landing, beautiful weather and people

      2021-08-10 TODAY’S RIDE FROM MCKEESPORT TO WASHINGTON LANDING, A 40 MILE RIDE AND NO RAIN!

      2021-07-21 17 of us made the journey to Black Lick to ride 40 miles on the Ghosttown Trail. absolutely perfect day, beautiful ride!

      2021-07-03

      Today the Yough River Trail Riders helped fellow member Don Lewis,age 86, celebrate a milestone of 40,000 lifetime miles. An amazing  feat at any age. Don is an inspiration to us all. Bill Hurrianko, group leader of Bill's Riders, standing next to Don.

        2021-04-06 Organized Rides-First Ride of the Season!!

        Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter

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

        (724) 872-5586

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