- Last Updated on Friday, 01 September 2023 20:34
The Mon/Yough Trail Council (MYTC) invites you to a ‘Party on the Trail’ Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at the Boston access of The Great Allegheny Passage
The MYTC is steward of 15 miles on the 150 mile Great Allegheny Passage connecting Pittsburgh PA to Cumberland MD. The trail council is one of the original, all volunteer, nonprofit “Rails-to-Trails” groups in Western Pennsylvania, originating in 1991.
The event will start off with ‘Yough n’ Roll.’ This annual fundraiser is an all flat, family friendly, bicycle ride along the beautiful banks of the Youghiogheny river. With its lush canopy and abundant wildlife, riders can choose their own distance and pace. Fully stocked rest stops and support from trail volunteers await all participants. Also, receive a commemorative ‘Yough n’ Roll’ T-shirt with your pre-registration by September 4 at thebostontrail.com.
Our Community Day continues with a ‘Party on the Trail’ from 11:00AM – 3:00PM. There will be free hot dogs, (while supplies last), music, a food truck, local artists, artisans, giveaways, children’s games, gift baskets and more! Come meet “Railroad Rich” and trail author Bill Metzger who will present facts & lore of the conversion from the booming railroad corridors to this historic linear park.
Got an old bicycle laying around? The Red Lantern Bike Shop, another local nonprofit and the MYTC will be collecting any bicycles, to be refurbished and then distributed, free of charge, to children and adults who have limited access to obtaining them. They will also offer minor repairs or adjustments. Local Police, Fire, and EMS will be on hand to provide information and display some of their equipment designed for first responders and public safety.
Bring a bike, come ride, walk, have lunch or just enjoy the ‘Party on the Trail’. There will be something of interest for all ages. For more information or to register for the ‘Yough n’ Roll’ – please visit thebostontrail.com For any questions, please contact Ken Medved, Event Coordinator, 412-527-9966 or kmedved66@gmail.com
Directions to the Boston access of The Great Allegheny Passage: PA St. Rt. 48, Boston PA Elizabeth Township. Donner St. (under the Boston bridge)
