Day 2, Tues: Perryopolis, PA to Confluence, PA - 42 miles

It was a very beautiful and relaxing day as we followed the soothing Youghiogheny River, for the entire day. Today, Harold barely missed running over the head of a 4 foot snake.  A wild turkey that was not afraid of people was one of the many highlights of our day.

 

A stained glass arch structure spans the 10-foot trail bed of the Great Allegheny Passage as it enters the city of Connellsville, PA.  Chestnut Ridge, the Western edge of the Allegheny Mountains can be seen in the background.

 

Railroads changed life along the Youghiogheny River.  The rail lines that hugged this shoreline made it possible to ship natural materials like coal, timber and wood products to market.  For some that meant new jobs and higher income.  Manufactured goods arrived at depot towns, like Ohiopyle, to be collected by merchants and sold to local customers.  Sturdy bridges spanned the swift-flowing, difficult-to-cross river.  Rural students actually rode the train to high school in Connelsville. 



Ohiopyle, PA is a whitewater mecca. We saw and heard many people enjoying the thrill of riding the swift currents in this area.

 

The Parker House in Confluence is our special place of rest this evening.