Allegheny Trail Alliance Yockatomac Trek 2005 - Final Itinerary The 7th Wander of Our Trail World Yockatomac Trek 2005   Washington DC to Pittsburgh, PA June 11 – 19, 2005   Each participant is responsible for making his/her own reservations at the designated lodging places shown below.  Luggage service will be provided only to these lodgings.  Please do not plan to stay elsewhere.  You must have reservations at one of these lodgings for each night you plan to be on the trip prior to submitting your registration forms. As you make your reservations, fill in the confirmation number on the registration forms. This form should be returned to the YockTrek coordinator by May 20th.   Rooms are held for our group at each lodging place through the reservation deadline date indicated.  After that, rooms may or may not be available, and the stated rate may not be honored.   Cancellation policies vary widely between small local B&Bs/inns and large chain hotels, and each participant is responsible for their own cancellations.  Ask for and be sure you understand the proprietor’s cancellation policies.   Be aware that some small B&Bs/inns do not accept some forms of payment (i.e. credit cards); inquire about their policies and be prepared to carry checks or cash.   Due to lodging capacity limitations on some nights, some lodgings are designated (Full Occupancy Required!!).  We strongly encourage you if at all possible to fully utilize the lodging capacity at those places by sharing rooms with a roommate.  We really, really need to double up in order to accommodate the whole trip (we won't ask you to share your bed, but please help us use all the beds). This will allow the trip to be enjoyed by as many participants as possible given the lodging constraints.  If you would like help finding a roommate, contact the Yocktrek Coordinator.         Saturday, June 11 Washington, DC to Swain’s Lock   Arrive in Washington, DC at Milepost 0 C&O Canal 1:00PM to begin the ride   Brief organizational meeting, then begin the ride   17 mi on the C&O Canal 7 mi on road to lodging near Shady Grove area   Lodging: Quality Suites 3 Research Court Rockville, MD  20850-3212     Rate:     $99 +tx/2-double bed suite     $99 +tx/1-king suite   Breakfast:    Rate includes full hot breakfast buffet   Reservations:     (301) 840-0200; ask for Yockatomac Trek 2005 Group   Reservation deadline:     May 11, 2005   Dinner:      Area restaurants on your own in groups         Sunday, June 12 Swain’s Lock to Harper’s Ferry, WV   7 mi on road back to trail 43 mi on C&O Canal Towpath <1 mi via pedestrian bridge and sidewalks to lodging   Lodging: Hilltop House Hotel 400 East Ridge Street Harper’s Ferry, WV  25425     Rate:   $60+tax/rm, double occupancy, private bath   Breakfast:    Not included; on your own in hotel dining room   Reservations:   (800) 338-8319; ask for Yockatomac Trek rate   Reservation deadline:   May 29, 2005   Dinner:    On your own with group in hotel’s renowned dining room         Monday, June 13 Harper’s Ferry, WV to Williamsport, MD   <1 mi back to trail 40 mi on the C&O Canal Towpath <1 mi on town streets to lodging   Lodging: Red Roof Inn 310 East Potomac St. Williamsport, MD  21795     Rate:   $52.49 +tx/rm, double occupancy   Breakfast:    Continental breakfast included; also Waffle House adjacent   Reservations:   (301) 582-3500; ask for block code B570yock   Reservation deadline:   May 25, 2005   Dinner:    Area restaurants on your own in groups         Tuesday, June 14 Williamsport, MD to Little Orleans, MD   <1 mi back to trail 41 mi on C&O Canal Towpath Shuttle 7 mi up the mountain to lodging   Lodging: Town Hill Hotel B&B 31101 National Pike Little Orleans, MD  21766     Rate:   $89 +tx/rm double room, shared bath     $109 +tx/rm double room, private bath     $129 +tx/rm king or queen room, private bath   Breakfast:    Full country breakfast included   Reservations:   (877) 696-2794; ask for Don Sullivan Yockatomac Group   Reservation deadline:   May 14, 2005   Dinner:    Bountiful Biker’s Buffet provided for us in dining room     2 entrees, 3 veg, rolls, dessert, beverage for $16.95/person     (Individual payment to the hotel)         Wednesday, June 15 Little Orleans, MD to Cumberland, MD   Shuttle or bike 7 mi on roads down the mountain back to the trail 43 mi on C&O Canal Towpath <1 mi to lodging on city streets   Lodging:  (Full Occupancy Required!!) The Inn at Walnut Bottom  120 Greene Street Cumberland, MD  21502     Rate:   $89 - $129 +tx/rm, various rooms, suites   Breakfast:    Full breakfast included   Reservations:   (800) 286-9718; Yockatomac group has entire house   Reservation deadline:   June 1, 2005   Dinner:    Area restaurants on your own in group     Holiday Inn Cumberland (overflow only – no rooms held) 100 South George St. Cumberland, MD  21502 (301) 724-8800         Thursday, June 16 Cumberland, MD to Rockwood, PA     Excursion train ride on Western Maryland Scenic Railway up the mountain to Frostburg, PA 32 mi on Allegheny Highlands Trail and/or country road detours Most lodgings adjacent to trail or <1 mi away, some a few miles outside town   Lodging:  (Full Occupancy Required!!)   Rockwood Trail House 131 Rockdale Rd. Rockwood, PA  15557     Rate:   $85 +tx/rm, double occupancy     5 rooms w/queen beds, air mattresses avail at extra charge   Breakfast:    Full breakfast included   Reservations:   (888) 916-2453; Yockatomac Group   Reservation deadline:   April 1, 2005   Dinner:   Super Smorgasbord catered for us at the historic Opera House     $17/person, all inclusive  (included in registration fee)   New Centerville Inn 3008 Kingwood Road Rockwood, PA  15557 (Located 3 mi outside of Rockwood; will pick up guests at In Town Inn)     Rate:   $75 +tx/rm, double occupancy     4 rooms, queen or double in each, cots available   Breakfast:    Deluxe continental breakfast   Reservations:   (814) 926-2542; Yockatomac Group   Reservation deadline:   June 16, 2005   Dinner:   Super Smorgasbord catered for us at the historic Opera House     $17/person, all inclusive (included in registration fee)   Laurel Echo Farm B&B 174 Cross Road Rockwood, PA  15557 (Located 5 mi outside of Rockwood; will pick up guests at In Town Inn)     Rate:   $40 to $55 +tx/rm, double occupancy     2 queen rooms, 2 single rooms   Breakfast:   Full breakfast included   Reservations:   (888) 655-5335 or (814) 926-2760; Yockatomac Group   Reservation deadline:   June 9, 2005   Dinner:   Super Smorgasbord catered for us at the historic Opera House     $17/person, all inclusive (included in registration fee)           Friday, June 17 Rockwood, PA to Ohiopyle, PA   <1 mi back to trail 26 mi on Allegheny Highlands Trail and Yough River Trail South lodging 1 block from trail   Lodging:   CAUTION!!  Lodging in Ohiopyle on summer weekends is extremely tight due to the rafting outfitters business.  After the reservation deadline, there may well be no more rooms available in Ohiopyle.  Make your reservations ASAP and pay particular attention to cancellation policies here, which tend to be very conservative, rigid and inflexible.   Laurel Highlands Outdoor Center PO Box 107 Ohiopyle, PA  15470   Three guesthouses are held for our group.  (Full Occupancy Required!!)     Rate:   $72.50/person +tax, single occupancy room     $39.50/person +tax, double occupancy room     $37.50/person +tax, triple or quad occupancy room   Breakfast:    Continental breakfast at each guest house   Reservations:   (800) 472-3846; Yockatomac Group,     speak to Tammy Nicholson   Reservation deadline:   May 17, 2005   Dinner:    Area restaurants on your own in groups       Ferncliff Guest House     1 room w/ 2 dbl beds, private bath     2 rooms w/ 2 dbl beds, shared bath     1 room w/ 1 dbl bed, shared bath         Laurel Guest House     1 room w/ 1 dbl bed, shared bath     1 room w/ 1 queen bed, shared bath     1 room w/ 2 dbl beds, shared bath         MacKenzie Guest House     1 room w/ 1 dbl bed, shared bath     1 room w/ 2 dbl beds, shared bath     1 room suite w/ 1 queen bed, separate room w/ 2 single beds, shared bath     Yough Plaza Motel  (overflow) c/o White Water Adventurers PO Box 31 Ohiopyle, PA  15470   10 motel rooms, 2 double beds each room     Rate:   $78.02 incl tax, single occupancy     $97.52 incl tax, double occupancy     $124.02 incl tax, triple occupancy     $150.52 incl tax, quad occupancy   Breakfast:    Not included   Reservations:   (800) 992-7238   Reservation deadline:   Rooms are not held   Dinner:    Area restaurants on your own in groups         Saturday, June 18 Ohiopyle, PA to West Newton, PA   42 mi Yough River Trail North <1 mi on town streets to lodging, shuttle to overflow lodging   Lodging:  Scarsdale Cottage Inn B&B  (Full. No more room available) 208 Allison St. West Newton, PA  15089     Rate:   Whole house rate $400; call for proportionate room rate   Breakfast:    Full breakfast included   Reservations:       Reservation deadline:   Too late.  House is full!   Dinner:    Sumptuous Sirloin/Shrimp Splurge catered for us at Inn     (Complimentary for guests of the inn)     Bright Morning B&B  (Full Occupancy Required!!) 127 Jefferson Court at the Yough River Trail West Newton, PA  15089 (Walking distance to the Scarsdale Cottage)     Rate:   $75/room; 2 rooms w/ queen beds     (Also has 1 rollaway bed available downstairs - $50)   Breakfast:    Included   Reservations:   (724) 872-0792   Reservation deadline:   Until full!   Dinner:    Sumptuous Sirloin/Shrimp Splurge at Scarsdale Cottage     $16/person (Included in registration fee)     Holiday Inn Belle Vernon (overflow) I-70 & Hwy 51 Belle Vernon, PA  15012     Rate:   $82 +tax, single or double occupancy   Breakfast:    Not included   Reservations:   (724) 929-4600; ask for group reservation code TYB   Reservation deadline:   June 1, 2005   Dinner:    Sumptuous Sirloin/Shrimp Splurge at Scarsdale Cottage     $16/person (Included in registration fee)         Sunday, June 19 West Newton, PA to McKeesport, PA   <1 mi back to trail 18 mi Yough River Trail North Finish Line!  Arrival at McKeesport     Celebrate your accomplishment at our Prodigious Post-Trek Picnic! Catered picnic lunch, cake, drinks, festivities, and a few surprises! (Included in registration fee)   Goodbyes and farewells……   Re-entry back into the real world…   Have a safe trip home and see you next year!!! We will use email for most communication about the trip.  Join our email list to receive more information as it becomes available and be notified of future postings by sending an email to: join-yoktrek@listserver.atatrail.org . For specific questions about the trip, feel free to contact the Yocktrek 2005 Coordinator, Don Sullivan, at yocktrek@atatrail.org . [ Yockatomac Trek Intro ] [ Yockatomac FAQ ] [ Itinerary ] [ Registration Information ] [ Registration Forms] [ Pictures from previous trips ]