Pittsburgh to Ohiopyle

It's great to be on the Allegheny Passage once again.   We started our trip in downtown Pittsburgh after putting our vehicle in overnight parking.  Getting to where the first trail starts is easy.  They have really made an effort to connect the city to McKeesport to where the AP starts. Lots of new bridges. 

We actually ran into a number of people traveling on the trail.  People like us and others using it like we use our towpath.  Trail conditions are good. 

Of course lots of interesting sites along the way.  Like the airstreams and a cemetery.  We stopped a few times.  Thankfully we did.  For once we passed the 100 mile marker we knew we were getting closer to Ohiopyle.  I am wondering if Pam remembers the cute puppy we saw at the bike shop in Connellsville.  We passed through pretty quickly.  

I have to say though that the last 10 or so miles to Ohiopyle were tiring.   I know I was ready to pitch my tent ANYWHERE.  Talk about a long and never ending ride.  Luckily we finally made it when my phone decided to die.  We found a place close to the trail for dinner and then made our way to our camp site.  

Fair warning if you ever want to camp at the state park here.  Talk about a rocky steep hill up to the campsite.  John said it was steep but I wasn't thinking it was this steep and this long.  Thankfully getting my tent up and taking a shower helps one get over the trip up here. 

I have to say that we have talked and met so many people already on the first day.  A father and son are going our way with a Bob holding everything including the kitchen sink.  Various people who live near the trail and never do the full trail.  Kind of sad but often true. But if anything, many are taking advantage of its access. 

Well goodnight and hopefully I am ready for our next stop tomorrow in Cumberland.  Pam we decided to skip visiting the ghosts in Frosburg:-).