BIKEPGH MESSAGE BOARD ARCHIVE

there are walk-in sites at Kentuck Campground, signs for trail to the left just after the second bridge from the "main" place (headed towards Pgh). Very convenient, though the rest of my party found the showers 'disgusting' I found the water to be very hot and scent free, thus lovely. The pet sites were $25/night I think, or $50/night. Hubby paid, or I'd know better, but it's easy to reserve online. Almost nobody was at the walkin sites when we were there last weekend (rest of the place was PACKED)

Some sites a little further in at the same campground (vehicle access, but spitting distance from the walkins and I'd consider just as convenient) are designated "pet friendly" sites, however one must transport one's pet via MOTOR VEHICLE to said area. Oh yes, they'll be hearing from me. That's the one down side I've found to their new pet "friendly" policy - they've decided that while pets are allowed on the GAP, and they're allowed in certain areas at the campground, they're not allowed on the inbetweens (deliniated by no markers or signs, either, so that's super easy to figure out). sorry for the out of place rant. just peeved that they assume all pets must be transported with motors.

If anyone knows if I'll hit any steps getting to walk-in site 110 I'd appreciate the heads up.

we didn't do that trail (chickened out and didn't want to get kicked out of the park), so I have no idea, BUT while hills and roots could reasonably expected, I wouldn't expect steps that aren't avoidable. Steep sloaps may be unavoidable, but this is western PA.

Have fun!!

Having ridden the western part of the GAP trail several times in the last few months, I recommend Roundbottom, It's right on the trail, there's always room there AND it's not accessible by auto, you have to hike or ride a bike to get there. It's about thirty miles from McKeesport, then about another thirty or so to Ohiopyle, about right in the middle there. It's a great trail and totally underutilized, If you see some weirdo that appears to be living on the trail, just ignore me.

I did not know Roundbottom was vehicle inaccessible, that is very good to know, thank you!

are there any roundbottom type sites in ohiopyle?