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GAP trail to Ohiopyle campground
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Tracy from Harrisburg, PA on 11/9/2016 11:19:27 AM:
Is there a trail to get to the Ohiopyle SP Campground from the GAP? Google map shows going on roads to get there but the satellite map view shows that the campground is very close to the trail. I was wondering if there is a shortcut :) ?
Thanks!
 
Tracy from Harrisburg on 11/9/2016 12:03:04 PM:
I found the answer to my own question from the State Park Recreational Guide, http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_003523.pdf

"CAMPGROUND CONNECTOR:
0.5 mile, unblazed, more difficult
hiking This emergency access road
begins off the Great Allegheny Passage
paralleling Beech Trail and then uphill to
connect with the back of Fir Road in the
campground. Bicyclists traveling between
the campground and the Great Allegheny
Passage should walk their bicycles up and
down this hill due to the steep grade."
 
Allen from Shawnee on 11/19/2016 10:46:09 AM:
You might check this out a little further. I have used this trail before and would never go up it again. You would spend less energy riding to the next campsite. When you get to the top there is still more uphill to get to entrance of park to register. For reference I am 67 years old so maybe for a younger person more doable. There are many reviews of this trail on this website be sure and read them before going.
 
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