About the Adventure

Activity Level 2: Moderate Location: Rennerdale, PA Guide: Meisha Let's cycle on the scenic Panhandle Trail! Located in Washington County, the Panhandle Trail is a beautiful 26-mile trail which runs from Walker's Mill in Allegheny County to Weirton, WV. Built on an abandoned grade of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the trail is relatively flat with a 1% average grade. Our 13 mile out-and-back ride will start below the cliffs of the Neville Woods Conservation Area and will follow the crushed limestone path out to McDonald, PA. Bring your road bike, hybrid, street bike, or cruiser. Total distance is 13 miles. Total elevation gained is 320 feet. What kind of bike is best for this trail? Most people ride hybrid or gravel bikes. Some use mountain bikes. A road bike equipped with slightly knobby tires will also work. A road bike with slick, skinny tires is unsuitable for this trip. What equipment do I need? All participants must have their own bike (or rent one.) Helmets are mandatory. Other gear to have: • a spare tube • water (hydration pack; bottle with cage) • snacks/energy food • eye protection ( sunglasses or clear safety glasses) • padded bike shorts • bike gloves • rain gear, • saddle (underseat) bag to keep keys, phone, etc. WAC Biking Safety and Etiquette 1. Helmets are required and must be worn while riding. 2. Eye protection is strongly recommended. (sunglasses or clear safety glasses) 3. Using phones for talking or taking pictures while riding is unsafe and not permitted. 4. Front and rear lights are recommended. Lights are required for tunnels. (Headlamp is fine.) 5. We ride single file and maintain 1-2 bike lengths between riders. 6. We ride on the right side of the trail and pass on the left. 7. We use hand signals for turns and braking.