Day 3, Connellsville to Rockwood - Tally Gals Allegheny Passage and C&O - CycleBlaze

Day 3, Connellsville to Rockwood - Tally Gals Allegheny Passage and C&O - CycleBlaze

From Tally Gals Allegheny Passage and C&O

By Marcia Meale

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May 26, 2024

Day 3, Connellsville to Rockwood

Change of Plans

View from a bridge. This entry starts near the end of our ride. Then goes to the beginning. I’ve moved the pictures twice to the proper space. Oh well!

We took the tunnel bypass.

Scenic route. Downed tree.

Flat rocks. Family enjoying the river.

Unexpected visit to the new Veterans Park after climbing a couple of steep hills.

Gingerbread B & B our destination.

Dinner choices were slim on a Sunday evening. Gas station had fresh homemade sandwiches.

Our room. No air, but not needed.

Shared bathroom with old fashioned claw foot tub.

Another beautiful day for riding.

Waterfalls flowing freely after last night’s rain. Very few puddles on the trail.

Tree across trail.

Climbed over or under one fallen tree. As we reached the second fallen tree the trail crew cleared the way. On a Sunday!

The day was filled with gentle ascents and descents. Overall we had an elevation gain about 600 feet.

Coffee House in Ohiopyle. Ohiopyle was our planned destination for today. However, rain and thunderstorms are predicted for tomorrow.

Coffee House decided to ride another 28.1 miles to Rockwood.

Views of large rocks in the river, bridge crossings with great river views.

River view with part of my finger from between bridge railings.

Another river view from the bridge.

In some places the undergrowth is closer to the trail.

Quick stop in Confluence. NOT

Bob resting and talking to Beauregard- the dog and his owner.

Bike resting on advertising encouraging cyclists to take the path to town.

Bob pumping my tire to get me .8 miles to the bike store in Confluence.

Bike store in Confluence.

Gap Jersey in bike store. We resisted.

Inside of bike store.

The gentlemen who changed my tube. I know I could have done it myself but when you get a flat near a bike store…

Smooth concrete surface on many of the bridges.

View from anther bridge.

Here’s a picture of one of the sheltered tables along the trail. About 10 miles left traverse for the day.

Purple and white flowers were blooming here and there along the trail.

Today's ride: 50 miles (80 km)
Total: 224 miles (360 km)

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