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Cheat Haven Trail

Along east bank of Cheat Lake (Lake Lynn), WV

At the base of the cliffs on the east side of Cheat Lake, this trail traces the edge of Lake Lynn for 4.8 miles. The trailhead is a mile from the dam, at the foot of Morgan Run Rd. <<description, lots of text about the trail >>that says stuff. description, lots of text about the trail that says stuff. description, lots of text about the trail that says stuff. description, lots of text about the trail that says stuff. description, lots of text about the trail that says stuff]]].

Cheat Haven Trail

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Length, Surface 4.5 mles crushed limestone

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Amenities Rest rooms

Driving time from Pittsburgh 1 hour 30 minutes south

Local history, attractions

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Extensions of the ride

The next section to the south is not yet built, but would follw the Cheat River to connect up to the Sheepskin Trail at Port Marion.

Development plans

There is hope of continuing along the Cheat River to connect to the Port Marion Trail.

Access points

Vicinity: Directions begin at exit 2 on PA 43 about 55 miles south of Pittsbugh, To get there from Pittsburgh take 51 south to Large PA and the juction with US 43. Depending on where you are in an alternative is to go south on I79 to exit 7 and follow backroads to the trail head.

Morgan Run Rd: At the bottom of the ramp from exit 2 on PA43, continue straight across onto Bunker Hill Rd. Go 2.2 miles and bear left to stay on BunkerHill Rd. Go 1.1 miles and just before a power line substation and before the Cheat Haven Trail sign turn a sharp left/southwest. Go 350 feet to the parking lot.

Amenities

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Wheelchair access: None. ONe needs to decens a flight of stairs to get to the trail from Morgan Rd.

Trail organization

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Winter sports: Snowmobiling, Ice fishing, Ice boating, Cross Country Skiing,

Wheelchair access: ok, except for the steep hills

Trail organization

Maps, guides, other references

USGS Topographic Maps:

State Park Brochure

Version

Text version of 03 Jan 2012 based on personal observation while bicycling Dec 2011; Conditions may have changed; you are responsible for your own safety. Oldest segment check 11/1980.