Alleghenies

The Alleghenies are a hub for hiking and cycling, often utilizing abandoned railroad corridors that once breached the mountain barrier:

: A sharp, massive escarpment that serves as the Eastern Continental Divide , separating the Mississippi River and Chesapeake Bay watersheds. alleghenies

: The bedrock is primarily sandstone and quartzite, which are extremely resistant to weathering. Outdoor Recreation & Rail Trails The Alleghenies are a hub for hiking and

: The Allegheny Portage Railroad was a 19th-century marvel that used inclined planes to haul canal boats over the mountains. alleghenies

The —often called the Alleghenies—form the rugged western-central portion of the Appalachian Mountains . Historically a formidable barrier to westward travel, they now serve as a premier destination for outdoor recreation, stretching approximately 300 to 400 miles from north-central Pennsylvania through western Maryland and eastern West Virginia. Geological and Natural Highlights