Day 43 Pittsburgh, Pa to Ohiopyle, Pa

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 Day 43 Pittsburgh  Pa to Ohiopyle, Pa 68 miles. My Warmshower host was about 3 miles away  from the Allegany Passage  trail. So nice knowing the only thinks jumping out in front of you is Sammy Squirrel and a occasional deer. There are still a couple of steel mills in operation in Pittsburgh. There was a alternative  route around  a closed tunnel,  that route was steep. Back on the trail I  stopped for breakfast at a nice little Cafe. That Western omelet  was good.The deer walked up to me like we were best friends. Every little town encourages  bicycles to come off the trail and shop locally. Many trailheads have at least a pit toilet  and water. The trails surface today was mostly  crushed limestone.  Nice all around good day with a campsite  in Ohiopyle  state park for the night. My next door neighbors  cooked a couple  hot dogs for me. Later they offered me smores but I  declined. The generosity of strangers continues, thanks! Now I just have to hope the weather doesn't turn to crap tonight. Dang thunder and lightning  off in the distance. It could be a bumpy night.












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  1. AnonymousAugust 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful ride huh. ?

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  2. AnonymousAugust 12, 2023 at 5:48 PM

    Wow! I love the deer, he knew you are a good guy. Great pictures! Audrey

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