From Cumberland, MD to Frostburg, MD, the Great Allegheny Passage National Recreation Trail shares the railbed with the Western Maryland Scenic RR, which still operates a steam train. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
This historic 135-year-old cast-iron Bollman bridge once carried the B&O railroad over Wells Creek. It has been moved to carry the Great Allegheny Passage National Recreation Trail over Scratch Hill Rd. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
The Salisbury Trestle carries the Great Allegheny Passage National Recreation Trail high above the Casselman River valley just west of Meyeersdale, with spectacular views up and down the valley. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
On the Youghiogheny River National Recreation Trail, which is a segment of the Great Allegheny Passage. Three bicycle tourists stop to admire the view of the Youghiogheny River. They are traveling from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, camping along the trail. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
Along the Great Allegheny Passage National Recreation Trail, south of Connellsville, PA. As part of an ongoing effort to help communities integrate the trails in the towns and their economies, a number of art projects have been developed along the trail. Here three tanks at an industrial plant adjacent to the trail have been decorated. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
An arch marks the entry to Connellsville, PA, one of several art projects along the Great Allegheny Passage National Recreation Trail. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
Along the Great Allegheny Passage National Recreation Trail, at Round Bottom campsite 10 miles north of Connellsville, PA. This is part of the best bicycle camping trips in the east because of the primitive campsites for hikers and bikers located alongside the trail. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
Camping at Round Bottom primitive campsites for hikers and bikers located along Great Allegheny Passage National Recreation Trail. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
The challenge a safe trail crossing of the Monongahela River near McKeesport was solved by rerouting the little remaining traffic that used the Riverton Bridge, abandoning the bridge for railroad use, and converting it for trail use. The project was just being completed during the ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Steel Valley Trail. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
Great Allegheny Passage NRT, Southside segment of Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh, PA. This little piece of riverfront was formerly used by the water rescue group of the Pittsburgh Police. It was converted to a canoe/kayak launch area sharing trail parking. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
One of the most difficult challenges on the Montour Trail involved replacing a railroad bridge that had been removed. This was an important section because the road detour was unsafe. The bridge crosses Chartiers Creek in western Peters Township. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
This tunnel nestles between two bridges on the Montour National Recreation Trail. Eliminating an unsafe road detour required rehabilitating the bridges and tunnel. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
On the Montour National Recreation Trail south of Pittsburgh, PA. A scout project to install a picnic table, pavilion, and overlook was being completed just in time for the opening. Here the scouts put the finishing touches on the path to the pavilion. - photograph copyright 2008 by Mary Shaw
Grand Trunk National Recreation Trail; on the side of Westville Dam, Southbridge/Sturbridge line, MA - photo by Scott Benoit, Grand Trunk Trail Blazers
Grand Trunk National Recreation Trail; Signs of heavy use, even in winter. Sturbridge, MA - photo by Scott Benoit, Grand Trunk Trail Blazers
Grand Trunk National Recreation Trail; cold day over looking the Quinebaug River, Sturbridge, MA - photo by Scott Benoit, Grand Trunk Trail Blazers
Grand Trunk National Recreation Trail: Heading out from Five Bridge Rd. Trail Head. Brimfield, MA - photo by Scott Benoit, Grand Trunk Trail Blazers
Grand Trunk National Recreation Trail; Raised trail bed rises above the snow, Brimfield, MA - photo by Scott Benoit, Grand Trunk Trail Blazers
Grand Trunk National Recreation Trail; Rock cut on Grand Trunk Trail, Brimfield, MA - photo by Scott Benoit, Grand Trunk Trail Blazers
Sacramento River National Recreation Trail, California, between Redding Trail and Shasta Dam - photo by Susie Gavigan
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