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Good idea. I'm interested to hear the answers here. I don't ride out that way that often.

1. McKeesport-Cedar Creek Gorge loop. 50 mi. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/456821 Road ride on east side of the Mon, over the hill to Cedar Creek Park, and GAP trail back along the Yough. I've tried this - it's nice on a Sunday morning, when road traffic is low. The Mon valley roads (beyond Elizabeth, anyway) are greener and nicer than you'd think. It's not shown on the map, but a detour up into Cedar Creek Gorge to see the wildflowers is worth the time. 2. McKeesport-Fayette City-Perryopolis loop. 70 mi. A longer variation on #1. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/830490 Roads along Mon to Fayette City, then over the hill to Perryopolis, then GAP trail back. When I did it, I crossed the Donora-Webster bridge, visited the Donora Smog Museum, and also the Big Barn Country Store in Perryopolis. 3. To Connellsville the hard way. 100+ miles if you do the whole thing (so I suggest shortening it). http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1513557 Take roads (hilly) south along the east side of the Yough, then return via GAP. Route could be shortened by: starting in McKeesport or Boston, and crossing the Yough to the GAP by bridge at Sutersville, West Newton, Smithton, Layton, or Dawson. I haven't tried this yet, but would like to.

@paulheckbert - Awesome stuff, thanks. Route #1 is private on ridewithgps, could you share that?

@benzo - sorry; should be fixed now.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/98199354 Skillet Hill.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/210048079 CONFLUENCE TO MT. DAVIS TO MEYERSDALE

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/106373921 Here is a 100 mile ride I did last year which was about 50% road 50% trail