Pittsburg PA to Bedford PA

Rocky Gap is looking really nice with Spring. Lots of deer here, saw a beaver on the golf course! Wild turkeys up in the woods. The lake at Rocky Gap had about 1-1/2 feet of ice on it this year. The locals say worst winter here in a long time...glad old man winter is gone:)

Thanks everyone!

We go across I-68 every year. Twice. We have tried cutting across from Somerset to Cumberland. If you don't get lost ;) it's not bad - for one thing you are going slower so it's easier on your truck to navigate the hills.

Did you look at Google Maps - there are a few different ways they recommend.

We think the mountains are generally better on the Turnpike than 68. We just prefer 68 because of less semi traffic and nicer scenery.

Rocky Gap is one of our favorite parks!

Thanks for the reply.

I know going the Wheeling - Morgantown - Cumberland route adds about 50+ miles.

So the Pittsburg - Bedford, PA route is shorter but same hills (not steeper?) as the other route.

Been through West Coast I-5 and 395...Sierra's tall mountains but long grades.

These hills are a whole different ballgame! Short grades and lots of curves and ups and downs.

The hills are not that bad east of Morgantown. I usually just put it at 63 and run on cruise control. The only really bad area is 5 miles either side of Cumberland MD. I just slow it down and then its no problem at all.

No avoiding those hills! The route you have planned is probably the best way to get where you are going. Any other route will take you miles out of your way.