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Downloads Section 3 - SR 1004 thru Everett to PA 36 @ Loysburg Gap
Last Updated on September 14, 2023
Guide: 13th Edition
Map: 300-306 (2022)
Everett Borough RELOCATION Map: Everett Borough Relocation map
QR Code for Avenza PDF software: Aliquippa Gap
Alerts:
Significant briar growth has been reported near the south end of SGL 73. Using the alternate route described in the 12th and 13th editions, which is now considered the main route, following the orange rectangle blazed Blue Triangle Trail, will avoid some of the worst area on the former MST route going off the west side of the mountain, that has now been abandoned. There is a sign on a tree at the junction of MST with relocated trail to Blue Triangle. SB hikers will need to be especially alert. (9/15; 8/21)
PA Turnpike crossing area/Aliquippa Gap update (7/14; 8/19; 8/21): North of Ashcom Rd - Trail has reopened for now, until the next Turnpike related construction project. The Cornell Road bridge over the PA Turnpike (I-70/76) was permanently removed. With the gracious help of a nearby private landowner, SB hikers can continue on old RR bed between Turnpike and river to Ashcom Rd, turn left to narrow Ashcom Rd underpass and walk compass-east to new trail appearing on right, just on the south side of the turnpike. There is a pull-off parking area between Turnpike and quarry on Ashcom Rd, south side of Ashcom Road and just north (compass west) of Turnpike underpass. No parking elsewhere on narrow shouldered Ashcom Rd. See temporary map revision above. Marking has been restored (orange Carsonite posts) on the river side of the new large earthen mound covering most of what was the Earlston Furnace Cinder Piles, north of the former bridge site. If Black Valley Creek is high, one may need to hold onto the fence to cross. Check back here for updates, especially for further trail detours when the Turnpike widens the highway and eventually also the Ashcom Rd underpass.
MST has relocated through the Borough of Everett. (8/21; 5/23) At NB km 4.81 in the 13th edition Guide, turn right onto Main Street through the heart of downtown Everett. On reaching the Bedford County beer distributor, turn left on Masters Ave, continuing past the end of the street into Tenley Park. At the pond, there is a hiker shelter available for overnight stays. MST turns left to go out the drivable park access road. Turn left onto Old Sand Bank Road. When houses resume, turn right (compass-west) and descend a set of concrete steps to the Church of the Brethren and E 2nd St. Continue out to N Spring St/PA 26 and turn right. Continue past the former left turn on W 3rd St onto what was described in the 13th edition as the alternate route. Blazes on the streets have now caught up with the relocation, look at the map or FarOut/Guthook.
Parts of the former MST routes remain as side trails. (8/21) W 3rd St out to Mt Dallas Rd is now the Mt Dallas Historic Trail but no longer continues out to US 30 and back up the mountain past the cow pasture. The path from the Tenley Park bathroom/pavilion to Stein Ln is now considered to follow Stein Ln south to Business US 30 west back past the locally famous Igloo ice cream stand to the beer distributor, now called Igloo Trail.
MST is now off road through the entire industrial park on the north side of Everett. Northbound, look for blazes opposite the end of Dew Street (not to be confused with the nearby New Street) - turn your back on Dew Street and look to the right of the fire hydrant. In either direction, crossings of the lanes through the industrial park are slightly offset so with summer growth you may need to look closely to find the path. (6/17; 8/21)
The 26 m long Yellow Creek Bridge WASHED OUT during Hurricane "Ida" on September 1, 2021 has REOPENED thanks to Bedford County Commissioners! No longer need to follow roads around to west. (9/23)
Campsite is available near north end of Section 3. RV camping area (tents allowed) on Smith family property behind mobile home community. Very clean shower house. $20/night at honor box on entry (ask as the honor box might not be easily found). Accessible only from north (PA 36 to Old 36) side of Yellow Creek, west of trail near downtown Loysburg. DO NOT approach the campsite along the south side of the creek due to impassable gates, 24 hour monitored security, and wrong side of side creek. (11/13; 7/14; 8/21)
Significant briar growth has been reported near the south end of SGL 73. Using the alternate route described in the 12th and 13th editions, which is now considered the main route, following the orange rectangle blazed Blue Triangle Trail, will avoid some of the worst area on the former MST route going off the west side of the mountain, that has now been abandoned. There is a sign on a tree at the junction of MST with relocated trail to Blue Triangle. SB hikers will need to be especially alert. (9/15; 8/21)
PA Turnpike crossing area/Aliquippa Gap update (7/14; 8/19; 8/21): North of Ashcom Rd - Trail has reopened for now, until the next Turnpike related construction project. The Cornell Road bridge over the PA Turnpike (I-70/76) was permanently removed. With the gracious help of a nearby private landowner, SB hikers can continue on old RR bed between Turnpike and river to Ashcom Rd, turn left to narrow Ashcom Rd underpass and walk compass-east to new trail appearing on right, just on the south side of the turnpike. There is a pull-off parking area between Turnpike and quarry on Ashcom Rd, south side of Ashcom Road and just north (compass west) of Turnpike underpass. No parking elsewhere on narrow shouldered Ashcom Rd. See temporary map revision above. Marking has been restored (orange Carsonite posts) on the river side of the new large earthen mound covering most of what was the Earlston Furnace Cinder Piles, north of the former bridge site. If Black Valley Creek is high, one may need to hold onto the fence to cross. Check back here for updates, especially for further trail detours when the Turnpike widens the highway and eventually also the Ashcom Rd underpass.
MST has relocated through the Borough of Everett. (8/21; 5/23) At NB km 4.81 in the 13th edition Guide, turn right onto Main Street through the heart of downtown Everett. On reaching the Bedford County beer distributor, turn left on Masters Ave, continuing past the end of the street into Tenley Park. At the pond, there is a hiker shelter available for overnight stays. MST turns left to go out the drivable park access road. Turn left onto Old Sand Bank Road. When houses resume, turn right (compass-west) and descend a set of concrete steps to the Church of the Brethren and E 2nd St. Continue out to N Spring St/PA 26 and turn right. Continue past the former left turn on W 3rd St onto what was described in the 13th edition as the alternate route. Blazes on the streets have now caught up with the relocation, look at the map or FarOut/Guthook.
Parts of the former MST routes remain as side trails. (8/21) W 3rd St out to Mt Dallas Rd is now the Mt Dallas Historic Trail but no longer continues out to US 30 and back up the mountain past the cow pasture. The path from the Tenley Park bathroom/pavilion to Stein Ln is now considered to follow Stein Ln south to Business US 30 west back past the locally famous Igloo ice cream stand to the beer distributor, now called Igloo Trail.
MST is now off road through the entire industrial park on the north side of Everett. Northbound, look for blazes opposite the end of Dew Street (not to be confused with the nearby New Street) - turn your back on Dew Street and look to the right of the fire hydrant. In either direction, crossings of the lanes through the industrial park are slightly offset so with summer growth you may need to look closely to find the path. (6/17; 8/21)
The 26 m long Yellow Creek Bridge WASHED OUT during Hurricane "Ida" on September 1, 2021 has REOPENED thanks to Bedford County Commissioners! No longer need to follow roads around to west. (9/23)
Campsite is available near north end of Section 3. RV camping area (tents allowed) on Smith family property behind mobile home community. Very clean shower house. $20/night at honor box on entry (ask as the honor box might not be easily found). Accessible only from north (PA 36 to Old 36) side of Yellow Creek, west of trail near downtown Loysburg. DO NOT approach the campsite along the south side of the creek due to impassable gates, 24 hour monitored security, and wrong side of side creek. (11/13; 7/14; 8/21)