Founded in 2001 by David Biber, Nancy Trun, Danielle Conway and Don Olson, the purpose of the Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG) is to protect and encourage shared use trail access to the trails in Western Pennsylvania. more…


PTAG maintains, designs, and builds sustainable IMBA style trails in conjunction with the land managers. PTAG works in Pittsburgh City Parks, Allegheny County Parks, State of Pennsylvania parks, and privately owned parks. For a complete list of parks and workdays click on Events or check out the PTAG Forums.

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MONTHLY MEETING

PTAG meets the second Monday of every month. Our meeting location in the beginning of 2010 will be announced after the new year. Meetings start at 6:30 with PTAG Board business, followed by an open meeting for all to voice their opinions at 7:30. Both parts of the meeting are open to everyone.

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PTAG YEAR END VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY

Our sunday Event was cancelled due to the ice storm.

We’ll be rescheduling to events in January, and in April.

Some PTAG 2009 accomplishments and highlights

Moraine
–New technically challenging trail completed. 2 miles of challenging climbs, log piles and a hellacious technical descent through a boulder garden–Kudos to leader Dan Spurk and crew

North Park
–Completion of the first phase of the North Ridge trail
–3 bridges installed
–DRJ trial approved by the county
–Kudos to Brian Delvecchio, Mike Rodack and crew

Boyce
–Another big workday. Big thanks to Barry and Cyndee Jeffries for hosting another great August workday

Bavington
–4 new bridges installed
–Kudos to the crew led by Ben Staud

South Park
–Trash clean up day
–Thanks go to John Hinderliter and Gary Terner

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Look at the SPECTACULAR new bridge at Apollo, built by the Roaring Run Team!

Bridge at Roaring Run Lg

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Forums

Check out the Forums for up-to-the-minute information on area trails, PTAG workdays and meetings.