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Allegheny River Trail...

Scenic Biking in the Allegheny Mountains

Allegheny River Trail runs from Franklin to Emlenton, PA, linking to the Samuel Justus Recreational Trail at Franklin for a combined 38 miles of paved biking along the Allegheny River and through woodland to Oil City. Old abandoned (and some working) oil wells, spectacular scenery through the Alleghenies and along the river. At the Belmar Bridge, the Allegheny Trail crosses the Sandy Creek Trail. Another shorter section then runs between Foxburg and Parker. (Detailed map and photos below.)

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Allegheny River Trail

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Location: Franklin to Emlenton, Venango and Clarion Counties, Pennsylvania (See map)
Distance: 32 miles
Surface: Paved

Support and Advocacy:
Allegheny Valley Trails Association

Bike Shops/Rentals:
OARS-Outdoor Allegheny River Services (Franklin; rentals)

Biking Allegheny River Trail

Trailhead at Franklin

Link to Samuel Justus Recreational Trail
 

Start of Allegheny River Trail at Franklin

River along the trail

Along the trail near Franklin

Franklin Trailhead - Samuel Justus and Allegheny River Trails meet

Mudfish and Bobcat at the trailhead park

Trailhead at Rockland Station - Rockland Tunnel

The tunnel dates from 1915, 2,400 feet. Dark, wet, 20 degrees cooler than outside. Flashlights highly recommended.

Trailhead at Rockland

Trail at Rockland

Rockland Tunnel

 

 

Along the trail

Many benches and viewing spots

Along the trail

 

Allegheny River

Other Trailheads

Trailhead and trail at Emlenton

 

 

Dotter Rd. access point

 

Foxburg to Parker

Foxburg

Between Foxburg and Parker

 

 

Parker

More Information and Resources

Nearby Biking:
Samuel Justus Recreational Trail
Sandy Creek Trail
Bike-Pennsylvania - More bike trails and information about biking in Pennsylvania

Related Resources:
Allegheny Valley Trails Association - Allegheny River & Samuel Justus Trails