The Great Allegheny Passage is an outstanding, world-famous rail trail with many beautiful segments between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Maryland. In this excursion, we make the highest and very best part of this wonderfully photographic trail accessible to everyone who can pedal a bike on a nearly flat, road-free route for 6 miles. We will be…
Welcome to Rocks & Waterfalls! This trip will explore Falls Run Park in Shaler. This trip is led by Earth Science Excursions, LLC. We will: learn to identify shale, sandstone, limestone and coal see fossils of animals that lived 300 million years ago If there is snow, we will see a winter wonderland! This waterfall,…
Welcome to Rocks & Waterfalls! This trip will explore Ohiopyle State Park and is co-led by Earth Science Excursions, LLC. With waterfalls and the deepest gorge in Pennsylvania, Ohiopyle State Park provides opportunities to observe a variety of habitats together with three-dimensional exposures of the rock layer most responsible for shaping Laurel Highlands landscapes. These…
Welcome to Rocks & Waterfalls! This trip will explore Erie Bluffs State Park in PA (NOT in Ohio) and is the only location that does NOT feature a waterfall. This trip is co-led by Earth Science Excursions, LLC. Participants will park in the Main Parking Lot, check in with trip leaders, and receive a safety briefing…
Peak Experience: Allegheny River Trail Bike & Hike This excursion is an opportunity for new cyclists to experience a hidden gem: a relatively little-known paved rail trail that is thought by some to provide the best cycling experience in western Pennsylvania. Views of sweeping curves of the Allegheny River help make this segment of the…
Peak Experience: Pittsburgh Riverfront Evening Photo Ride Seeing Pittsburgh city lights from across the Allegheny River is a peak cycling experience. Bike along riverfront trails with Fred Zelt of Earth Science Excursions, to snag gorgeous shots and incredible views. Tour through several outstanding viewpoints on a night with a full moon and (hopefully) a clear…
22 In ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride includes a discussion…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ’22 Trip Wild One! Cycling the Mahoning Shadow Trail A little something extra – let’s cycle the Pennsylvania Wilds! We will pedal twelve miles on this lovely rail trail along Mahoning Creek. We will start on the western edge of Punxsutawney, home of Punxsutawney Phil and inspiration for the film Groundhog Day! Bring…
22 in ’22 Trip Wild Too! Cycling the Clarion-Little Toby Trail Join us in exploring the Pennsylvania Wilds! Our second Wilds bike excursion will be along scenic Little Toby Creek through woodlands and past historic ghost towns. At our turnaround point we will have the opportunity to walk 50 yards off the trail to a…
22 in ’22 Wild Tree! West Creek Rail Trail Join us to explore Pennsylvania’s Dark Skies & Elk Country! Our third bike ride in the Pennsylvania Wilds will start in the heart of Emporium, then follow scenic West Creek. We will pedal a total of no more than 24 miles, up the rail trail and…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
22 in ‘22 Guided Trail Rides There are approximately 22 scenic, car-free, bike paths in the region. Let’s explore them all together! Bike every trail and fill out your passport along the way. Each trail is less than a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh and we’ll bike between 10 – 24 miles. Best of all, each ride…
Notable Near Misses of Pittsburgh’s Past – An Accidental History Guided Bike & Hike Join us on a combined bike and walking excursion on Pittsburgh riverfront trails, sidewalks and bridges to scenic overlooks, led by Fred Zelt! Hear about six times from the 1750’s to 1970’s when nobody got hurt in spite of unique combinations…
Welcome to Rocks & Waterfalls! This trip will explore Falls Run Park in Shaler. This trip is led by Earth Science Excursions, LLC. We will: learn to identify shale, sandstone, limestone and coal see fossils of animals that lived 300 million years ago If there is snow, we will see a winter wonderland! This waterfall,…
Welcome to Rocks & Waterfalls! This trip will explore Buttermilk Falls in Beaver County, PA and is co-led by Earth Science Excursions, LLC. Buttermilk Falls is a gem, one of the most beautiful small but tall waterfalls in southwestern Pennsylvania. Unlike most waterfalls, here it can be possible to see and hear the waterfall from…
Welcome to Rocks & Waterfalls! This trip will explore Ohiopyle State Park and is co-led by Earth Science Excursions, LLC. With waterfalls and the deepest gorge in Pennsylvania, Ohiopyle State Park provides opportunities to observe a variety of habitats together with three-dimensional exposures of the rock layer most responsible for shaping Laurel Highlands landscapes. These…
Welcome to Rocks & Waterfalls! This trip will explore Erie Bluffs State Park in PA (NOT in Ohio) and is the only location that does NOT feature a waterfall. This trip is co-led by Earth Science Excursions, LLC. Participants will park in the Main Parking Lot, check in with trip leaders, and receive a safety…
Montour Trail Ride Join us for a pleasant cycling experience on the Montour Trail, a beautiful rail trail segment in western Pennsylvania, located south of Pittsburgh. This well-maintained pathway offers a smooth asphalt surface, ensuring a comfortable ride through picturesque landscapes. During this event, we'll enjoy a leisurely pedal covering about 10 miles, creating a…
Fallingwater Geology Walk & House Tour with Fred Zelt Nestled in the scenic Laurel Highlands, Fallingwater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a unique organic architectural design that is regarded by many as Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece. Built of very special local sandstone, on bedrock, with a large boulder built into the center of…
Fallingwater Geology Walk & House Tour with Fred Zelt Nestled in the scenic Laurel Highlands, Fallingwater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a unique organic architectural design that is regarded by many as Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece. Built of very special local sandstone, on bedrock, with a large boulder built into the center of…