Great Allegheny Passage - Markleton Trailhead - Markleton, Pennsylvania
N 39° 51.606 W 079° 13.635
17S E 651634 N 4413732
The Markleton Trailhead of the Great Allegheny Passage is located at 1135 Markleton School Road in Black Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WME0A8
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2012
Views: 3
Great Allegheny Passage - Markleton Trailhead - Markleton, Pennsylvania
Markleton was the start of the Allegheny Highlands Trail when it was started from here in 1994. The section towards the Pinkerton Horn was completed from here in 1999. Markleton is a small village with only 14 houses (not counting the Post Office. Amenities at Markleton include a changing house, river access, chemical toilet, picnic tables and parking. Markleton was named for and by the sons of General Joseph Markle, who built a grist and paper mill here in the 1880's.
The Great Allegheny Passage is a 147-mile hike/bike trail that connects the C&O Canal Towpath in Cumberland, Maryland and will soon connect the Point in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Markleton is at Milepost 50.
Country: United States
State/Province/etc.: Pennsylvania, Maryland
Trail Start (town): West Homestead (The Waterfront), Pennsylvania
Trail Finish (town): Cumberland, Maryland
Trail Length: 150
Trail Surface: Gravel/Stone
Pack Animals Allowed: no
Fees: no
Internet Link(s):
www.gaptrail.org
Rail-to-Trail Sign: Not listed
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