It is also neat to see the Eliza furnace and remains of the buena vista furnace. But go right up the main street a couple of blocks, and enjoy a couple of slices of Al's Pizza. I would like to explain our previous experience for the sake of understanding how it fits in. As my first long ride of the season, I decided to bike the (slightly downhill) Ebensburg to Blacklick direction. The Marathon and Marathon Relay turnaround is just past the Dilltown access point for the Ghost Town Trail. Here there was a large parking lot, picnic pavilion and rest rooms. i parked at the Nanty Glo location and ran east towards Ebensburg. Go 27.8 miles, and turn left onto S. Center St. (you’ll curve left at S. Locust St. to stay on S. Center St.). At this time we do not have a definite delivery date for the bridges. 7453 Route 403 Hwy. The family (and staff) that owns it was extremely friendly, the breakfast very hearty, and the accomodations spacious and very clean. Remaining work on the project includes construction of the bridge approaches, fencing and installation of 6,000 feet of trail surface. Needless to say, I am just so happy that Rail-Trails exist, and create such great experiences. Yesterday I took a vacation day as I wanted to get some good mileage in on the trail. It was tough. We highly recommend this trail to anyone. Really well maintained trail with lots of old rail and coal mining artifacts as well as the very well preserved 1850s blast furnace. I ran by the 7,6 and 5 mile markers. Climb to the top of the mound of tailings in Vintondale and you'll have a good view of the town and the trail going through the valley. It's a welcome oasis biking along the Ghost Town Trail. The Ghost Town Trail totals 44 miles in length over three branches. We regret to inform you that the Run for the Trial 7K Run and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk, scheduled for August 8th, has been cancelled. We had never been on this trail before and I'm so glad that we made this trip. There isn't any where along the trail for water so make sure you have some, and food. It looked as if you could still make it through the underpass but your feet might get wet. I like to ride the trails from end to end and back. The back ends of the '57 and '56 Chevys made into seats, and the now just memories of the great breakfast I had here 6 years ago was a real disappointment this time (I had planned on a nice supper there). For the most part, this trail is shaded, which is a welcome relief from the sun and rain. The trail winds though the scenic Blacklick Creek watershed, passing interpretive signs and historical artifacts including mining slag, railroad ties, and discarded rail cars. I peddled the trail to it's end at the Hoss's and headed back. Those are the tips that make a ride extra special. By lunch time there were a number of users out on the trail. It ends abruptly near Hwy 422. From this park they will be linking the Ghost Town with the Hoodlebug trail; as of now (July 2006) the link isn't finished. At the west end, the single-span Scott Glenn Pedestrian Bridge was built on the two stone piers of ex-PRR Bridge 30.79 (Those PRR railroad mileage markers remain painted on both the east and west upper coarse pier stones). A photograph on the plaque shows the viaduct, which riders compared to riding on a roller coaster! Short portions of the trail run through state game lands; users are advised to wear orange year-round, particularly in the fall. Nestled in a quiet rural village, Dillweed offers four comfortable air conditioned guest rooms with two shared baths and one garden suite with complete private amenities. And as we walk, my wife and I have re-discovered good-old-fashion conversation. The Ghost Town Trail is a wonderful example of extremes. The Ghost Town Trail rises in elevation going from West to East, so Ebensburg is the highest point on the trail. Great trail. It's interesting to realize that you're riding through what used to be bustling little towns. This is a designated National Recreation Trail. Heading up the spur there were evidence strewn about that the beavers have indeed, been busy, not to mention some abandoned mine equipment. This is another great trail. There's a parking lot at the split. The scenery was terrific! There is a latrine and a gazebo around mile 6.5 heading east, and I would recommend taking advantage of these. The guide will also be posted on our website in the near future: www.indianacountyparks.org", "The trail has been enhanced to include the AMD & Art project in Vintondale, the Rexis section toward Rt 422 (Candi Trail) has been restored to full width again and the sandstone quarry building has had another room added for the public to view. It’s uphill going east and downhill back, highly recommend doing it this way! But, loved it, and definitely going back with friends. 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