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Cathy from Churchill from Churchill, PA on 7/11/2023 10:20:09 PM:
I'll be biking in the vicinity of the Pinkerton Tunnel with my daughter. I've heard there's no lighting in the tunnel. Do we need lights for our bikes if we're going through the tunnel? Any other thoughts are welcome.
 
Willy from Alexandria VA on 7/12/2023 10:43:40 AM:
Hello
The short answer no.
The Pinkerton tunnel is only 849 foot long.
Enjoy the ride.
 
Rivnuts from Homestead,PA on 7/12/2023 5:28:58 PM:
I agree with Wiily that a light is not required to ride through this tunnel. With large openings on either end, daylight enters both ends of the tunnel. If you were to feel uncomfortable riding through the tunnel, there is a bypass trail you can ride around the tunnel without adding much distance.
 
Cathy from Churchill from Churchill, PA on 7/13/2023 10:35:25 PM:
Thanks for the input. We didn't quite make it to the Pinkerton Tunnel, but I'm looking forward to going back to the area, if not this season, then next.

I must say that the Gap trail from Connelsville to Confluence is so enjoyable. I've always loved every part of the Gap Trail that I've ridden on, but this was so comfortable, shaded, along the river, great views of the river. I can't wait to return.

Here's a report on our trip:

Wednesday, July 12, we drove from Pittsburgh to Connelsville and had a delicious lunch at the Kickstand Kitchen in Connelsville. Then my daughter and I biked to Ohiopyle. My husband met us there then drove us to our hotel, the Historic Summit Inn in Farmington. We loved the hotel. If you ever have a chance to stay at the Historic Summit Inn, I highly recommend it. Our evening meal and breakfast were excellent and the rooms were quite comfortable. The staff were great. Wednesday we watched a beautiful sunset on a large veranda. Thursday we biked from Ohiopyle to Confulence. We had a delicious lunch at the River's Edge Cafe in Confluence. We then drove home.

It was a wonderful little trip.
 
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