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Sandy Creek Trail...

Scenic Pennsylvania Biking

Very scenic 12-mile trail from Van to Fisherman's Cove, PA. Follows winding Sandy Creek over seven bridges and through a tunnel before crossing the Allegheny River over the Belmar Bridge (built 1907), then follows the Allegheny to trail end. A set of stairs at the bridge goes down to meet the Allegheny River Trail. Detailed map and photos below.)

Biking Map...
Sandy Creek Trail

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Location: Van to Fisherman's Cove, Venango County, Pennsylvania (See map)
Distance: 12 miles
Surface: Asphalt

Support and Advocacy:
Allegheny Valley Trails Association

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

Biking Sandy Creek Trail

Trail at Rockland, Sandy Creek Tunnel

Trailhead parking at Rockland

Along the trail

One of seven bridges

Sandy Creek from bridge

Sandy Creek Tunnel

Exiting tunnel

Rockland to Van

Leaving Rockland

Another bridge

View of creek from bridge

Along the trail

Parking at Van

Sandy Creek Trail - Belmar Bridge

Belmar Bridge over Allegheny River

 

Stairway down to Allegheny River Trail

Allegheny River Trail from bridge

Allegheny River from bridge

More Information and Resources

Nearby Biking:
Allegheny River Trail
Bike-Pennsylvania - More bike trails and information about biking in Pennsylvania

Related Resources:
Allegheny Valley Trails Association - Sandy Creek Trail