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Ghost Town Trail Extension Opening
September 26, 2017 @ 5:00 am - 8:00 am
Join the Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority, for the Trail Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that will officially open Stritty’s Way, the 8 mile extension of the Ghost Town Trail. Following the ceremony, walk or bike the new 8-mile path.
When the entire 15 mile extension is completed, this trail extension will form the first continuous loop rail-trail in the U.S.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 26th, 10 a.m.
Where:
Vic Miller Rd. Trailhead
227 Vic Miller Rd
Strongstown, PA 15957
Parking along Vic Miller Rd.
Schedule:
Opening Remarks
Featured Speakers
Trail Dedication
Ribbon cutting
Bike Sojourn (8 mi/16 mi)
Walking Tour
Bike Sojourn: If you plan to participate in the Bike Sojourn, please RSVP to Leanna Bird at LBird@co.cambria.pa.us by Sept. 15th. There will be an 8 mile and a 16 Mile (out and back) option. A free shuttle bus spot will be reserved for the 8 mile sojourn participants who RSVP.
Directions: From Ebensburg, take 422-W 8.9 miles; Turn Right onto Vic Miller Rd. Drive .1 mile to trail head. From Johnstown, take 271-N to 422-W. Turn Left onto 422-W and drive 1.6 miles; Turn Right onto Vic Miller Rd. Drive .1 mile to trailhead. From Indiana, Take 422-E 16 miles; Turn left onto Vic Miller Rd. Drive .1 mile.
This Project was funded by a PennDOT TAP Grant, with funding assistance from the Community Initiatives Fund and the Penelec Fund for the Future of Greater Johnstown through the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies.
Visit the Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority website for more information.