Westmoreland Heritage Trail The Westmoreland Heritage Trail Chapter is one of the newest chapters of the Regional Trail Corporation.  The trail chapter’s long term goal is acquire and construct a twenty mile hiking and bicycling trail from Saltsburg to Trafford.  Approximately nine miles of trail are completed and open from Saltsburg to Delmont.

Source: Westmoreland County, PA – Official Website – Westmoreland Heritage Trail

Great Allegheny Passage The Youghiogheny River Trail, utilizing the old P. & L. E. Railroad right-of-way from McKeesport to Connellsville, is part of the regional trail system that links Washington, D.C. with Pittsburgh known as the Great Allegheny Passage. The main access points for residents of Westmoreland County are at Cedar Creek Park and West Newton.This walking and biking trail is handicapped accessible and accommodates everyone regardless of age or physical ability.  Heading south, the trail connects to Ohiopyle State Park, Meyersdale and continues to Cumberland, Maryland. To the north, eventually leads into Pittsburgh. There is a camping facility for families or individuals using the trail who wish to stay overnight. The Cedar Creek Trekker Campground is a three-night maximum stay and operates on a first come, first serve basis. There are no shower facilities, but potable water is available.

Source: Westmoreland County, PA – Official Website – Great Allegheny Passage

The Five Star Trail is a rail with trail that stretches from Lynch Field in Greensburg to Youngwood and is located along the Southwestern Pennsylvania Railroad corridor.  At Hillis Street in Youngwood, the trail branches off eastward to connect with the Westmoreland County Community College and continue to Armbrust. The trail’s flat surface is ideal for walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing. It is handicapped accessible and accommodates everyone regardless of age or physical ability.

Source: Westmoreland County, PA – Official Website – Five Star Trail

Coal & Coke Trail  Ride or walk through history as you travel the Coal & Coke Trail, linking Mt. Pleasant and Scottdale. Set on scenic old railroad corridors, the Coal & Coke Trail provides outdoor recreational opportunities for walkers, joggers, bikers, hikers, and cross-country skiers. The trail also provides non-motorized, handicapped accessible transportation for area residents and tourists. Along the way, enjoy beautiful natural areas and wildlife while following Jacob’s Creek past old coke ovens. You’ll be following in history’s footsteps as you travel along the same paths as General Braddock, H.C. Frick, Andrew Carnegie, A.C. Cochran, and others.

Source: Westmoreland County, PA – Official Website – Coal & Coke Trail