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Robbin and I decided to trade water trails for a walking trail this past Sunday(4/25). After church we headed to Roaring Run Trail for a nice walk to see if the mountain laurels were in bloom yet. Roaring Run Trail is built on a former railroad grade that follows the Kiski River. During the 1800's, and before the railroad, this section of trail was part of the PA Main Line Canal. The canal ran from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg following various rivers. This trail has an interesting history. You can get more information by clicking on the title of this post, to go to the Roaring Run website. There is also an easily accessible kayak/canoe launch area at the trailhead...just thought I'd throw that in since this is a kayak blog.
Scenes From Roaring Run
There are a lot of pictures here because there's a lot of beautiful spots on and around the trail. This is only a tiny portion of what there is to see.
Our Alaskan Husky, Gabe, who passed in July of 2008, loved this spot. There is a deep pool under this large rock that he swam in. This place is very special to Robbin and I. We call it Gabe's Pool. It's off of Rock Furnace Trail where the mountain bike trail crosses the creek.
This creek is Roaring Run.
This is where Roaring Run empties into the Kiski River.
The trail foot bridge that crosses Roaring Run Creek.
This is Rock Furnace Trail. It is a side trail that parallels Roaring Run Creek.
In memory of our buddy "Gabe", who loved Roaring Run as much as we do.
Hi Mark: Really nice scenery photos from Roaring Run Trail! Got some "good-looking" riffles in your stream shots. How many miles of the stream are accessable to kayaks / canoes? Your posting is a fitting tribute to your beloved buddy "Gabe." You will always have your memories of him.
ReplyDeleteNone of the stream is accessible, it small and shallow. The really great riffles in the photos are in the Kiski River which is accessible to kayaks and canoes for it's entire 25+ mile length. It too shallow for power boats in most sections, and goes from calm deep sections to riffles like in the photos the whole way. It's a blast to paddle on and there's a great launch 2 minutes from my home. The Kiski isn't such a well kept secret any more. There are at least 3 outfitters on the river that rent and/or offer livery service if you have your own boat It's becoming a destination for kayakers and canoeists.
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