Whitsett-Fayette Yough Trail
The Whitsett-Fayette Yough Trail covers Great Allegheny Passage mileposts 41 to 46 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, near Whitsett and Perryopolis, and is one of the most family-friendly stops on the trail.
Overview
About the Whitsett-Fayette trail
The Whitsett-Fayette Yough Trail covers an area from approximately milepost 41 to milepost 46 of the Great Allegheny Passage. The chapter maintains several pavilions, portable toilets, and paved parking along this stretch.
A playground, ball field, and basketball court sit adjacent to the trail, making this one of the most family-friendly access points on the GAP. It is an ideal spot to combine a short, flat ride or walk with time at the playground.
Good for
- Cycling
- Walking
- Running
- Family recreation
The setting
What you’ll see
A quiet, wooded section of the Youghiogheny River corridor — peaceful and uncrowded, well suited to a relaxed family outing or a solitary walk.
The history
Rail & industrial heritage
Whitsett grew as a coal-patch town in the Connellsville coke region; the trail follows the rail line that once served those mines.
Getting on the trail
Trailheads & access
Whitsett Area
GAP mileposts 41–46, near Whitsett, PA
Amenities
Facilities along the way
- Playground adjacent to the trail
- Ball field and basketball court
- Several pavilions
- Portable toilets
- Paved parking
Keep this trail open
A family-run volunteer chapter that keeps the pavilions, parking, and recreation facilities ready for visitors.
Chapter officers
President
Ernie Johnson
Vice President
Jimi Johnson
Secretary-Treasurer
Clarence Johnson
cmj245@atlanticbb.net724-880-3397
Good to know
Whitsett-Fayette trail FAQ
- Where is the Whitsett-Fayette Yough Trail?
- The Whitsett-Fayette Yough Trail covers Great Allegheny Passage mileposts 41 to 46 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, near Whitsett and Perryopolis, and is one of the most family-friendly stops on the trail.
- How long is the Whitsett-Fayette Yough Trail?
- The Whitsett-Fayette Yough Trail covers About 5 miles (mileposts 41–46). A short, family-focused section of the Great Allegheny Passage around mileposts 41–46 with a playground, ball field, pavilions, and paved parking.
- Is the Whitsett-Fayette Yough Trail part of the Great Allegheny Passage?
- Yes. The Whitsett-Fayette Yough Trail is a maintained section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), the 150-mile rail-trail between Pittsburgh, PA and Cumberland, MD.
- Is the Whitsett-Fayette Yough Trail accessible and family-friendly?
- Flat and easy, with paved parking, portable toilets, and a playground, ball field, and basketball court adjacent to the trail — one of the best sections for families with young children.
- How can I volunteer on the Whitsett-Fayette Yough Trail?
- A family-run volunteer chapter that keeps the pavilions, parking, and recreation facilities ready for visitors. To get involved, contact cmj245@atlanticbb.net.
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