Shenango River Trail :
Pennsylvania
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Description:
The Shenango River Trail once served as a towpath along the Erie Canal Extension. During the mid-1800s, mules pulled boats along the canal, linking goods from the Great Lakes to Pittsburgh and beyond. Recognizing the geographic significance of such a link, Andrew Carnegie formed a conglomerate group to lease the nearby lines for 999 years.




In addition to the structural and historical details of the canal and towpath, the Shenango River Trail offers a wealth of natural attractions. Many species of both plants and animals thrive in the region.



Maintenance is sporadic at best on this trail. The nearby Seth Meyers Trail is only .5 miles long, but it offers the opportunity to take a self-guided hike and learn more about nature. More recreational activities are available at the Shenango River Lake Area.
Near the trails northern terminus stands the Kidds Mill Covered Bridge, the only covered bridge in Mercer County, and the only Smith truss covered bridge in Pennsylvania.
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Parking & Trail Access:
To access the Shenango River Trail at Kidds Mill Bridge, Follow Route 18 north from Hermitage. Exit Route 18 at the Reynolds Industrial Park Road Exit (8.5 mile north of Shenango Valley Mall). Follow Reynolds Industrial Park Road 1 mile. Kidds Mill Bridge is on the right. The trailhead is at the bridge.




Location: Mercer County Miles: 8 Endpoints: Kidds Mill Covered Bridge to Big Bend Surface: Dirt Contact: US Army Corps of Engineers
Shenango Lake 2442 Kelly Rd. Hermitage, PA 16148 724-962-7746
Northern trailhead: N41º 21.242 W80º 23.855 Southern trailhead: N41º 17.740 W80º 26.135
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Shenango River Trail - Bend Big Trail Head.
By novelapproach in February, 2011
It has been suggested to me that starting at the end of the Trail which is the Big Bend Trail Head and walking to New Hamburg is the best route. That part of the trail is four miles. Near Big Bend, the trail splits so it is possible to walk on the Tow Path of the Canal for a distance.

I didn't realize anyone would be thinking of biking on the trail. There are numerous foot bridges to cross.
Possbily with a lot of work it could be open to biking.

I would like to see a large group of people commit to making the trail as useful and beautiful as it could be.

L. Ealy
not good
By porterfield in July, 2010
trail in bad need of maintence barley walk most of it let alone ride a mountain bike or ski . was very disappointed in trail!
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