Through Dark Tunnels and Under Towering Bridges: Riding the Great Allegheny River Trail - in PA

Trail Length: The southern terminus point of the trail is in Parker, PA; however, there is a substantial gap in the trail from Foxburg to Emlenton, thus, I would recommend beginning in Emlenton and going north to Franklin which is approximately 28 miles. Recommended Trailhead start: Allegheny River Trail, Emlenton, PA 16373 ⏱️Ride date: Oct., 2024 Trail map: https://www.avta-trails.org/maps.php Facilities: There are full service facilities at both the Emlenton and Franklin Trailheads. There aren’t restrooms between those two trailheads, but there are multiple parking areas that give access to the trail. Bike Shop: 4 Season Cycle in Franklin There is a bike lane over the bridge to the other side of the river to get to the town of Franklin. 4 Seasons does not appear to service components of eBikes, but they can help with minor repairs. 501 13th St, Franklin, PA 16323 814-440-8078 Hours: Only open on weekends - call first, it varies. Trail Condition: It is asphalt and in great condition. It is not glass smooth, there are tree pops, but many pops are marked and as long as you are careful, they are all manageable. Food: There are multiple restaurants and places to purchase food in both Emleton and Franklin. Best picnic spot: Mile marker Picnic tables were difficult to find along the trail. We found a table because we were hungry, but had we planned better, we would have waited until Franklin which had covered picnic tables and bathrooms. Lodging: We stayed at the Sleep Inn in Clarion, PA because we were also going to ride the Redbank Trail. Staying in Clarion allowed us to stay in one location and hit multiple trails. The Sleep Inn was very cost effective, clean, and a hot breakfast with coffee in the morning set us up for success each morning. 151 Hotel Dr Building A, Clarion, PA 16214 814-989-1500 ebike regulations for trail: Both class 1 & 2 eBikes are allowed on the trail Class 1: ebikes that are pedal-assist, with no throttle, and have a maximum speed of 20MPH Class 2: ebikes that also have a maximum speed of 20 mph, but are throttle-assisted Resources used in creating this video: Google Earth: https://earth.google.com/ The still pictures used in this video came from the plaques along the trail in addition to royalty-free stock photos from Pexels. Music: https://stocktune.com #retireearlyandtravel #lectric #veteransherman #ebike #ebikes #nature #naturelovers #family #trail #adventure #wanderlust #railstotrails #statepark #nationalparks #hiking #sweethearts #foreverlove #500subs @YouTube @LectriceBikes @RailstoTrailsConservancy ‪@kia‬ ‪@trekbikes‬ Video correction. The waterfall by the Kennerdell Tunnel is not Freedom Falls. That is a falls on a hiking trail. Versitech, L.L.C By watching this video, you acknowledge that content produced by the "travlinfam" YouTube channel is for entertainment purposes only. You should construe statements contained on this channel as entertainment, and should not take them to promote any particular trail, park, or area. Always consult the trail’s official website for current trail conditions and recommended routes. Road/trail conditions vary, and change frequently after the production of a video, and any route you take based upon the information provided by the "travlinfam" YouTube channel is taken at your own risk.