: A sharp, massive escarpment that serves as the Eastern Continental Divide , separating the Mississippi River and Chesapeake Bay watersheds.
: The Allegheny Portage Railroad was a 19th-century marvel that used inclined planes to haul canal boats over the mountains. 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
: A flat, well-maintained trail between Ohiopyle and Confluence that follows beautiful rapids and connects to the broader Allegheny Highlands Trail . : A sharp
The range is defined by its dramatic topography and unique ecosystems:
: Areas like Dolly Sods Wilderness feature high-altitude-esque plateaus with stunted trees, heath, and sphagnum bogs typically found in much more northerly latitudes.