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6 to 10 Trail System

7.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Armstrong Trails

48.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Blairsville Riverfront Trail

1.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Butler-Freeport Community Trail

20.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

184.2 mi

State: DC, MD

Brick, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Cowanshannock Trail

1.1 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

David S. Ammerman Trail (formerly Clearfield to Grampian Trail)

10.6 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Ghost Town Trail

53.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Great Allegheny Passage

153.22 mi

State: MD, PA

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Great American Rail-Trail

3743.9 mi

State: DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Huntingdon and Broad Top Rail Trail

12.6 mi

State: PA

Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Indian Creek Valley Bike Trail

16.6 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Ligonier Valley Trail

1 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Lincoln Avenue Rails to Trails Greenway

1.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Little Crabtree Creek Trail

1.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Lower Trail

17 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Mahoning Shadow Trail

15 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Path of the Flood Trail

11.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Roaring Run Trail

4.8 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Rock Furnace Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Accordion

Sandyvale Trail

0.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Sheepskin Rail-Trail

7.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

West Penn Trail

15.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Westmoreland Heritage Trail

17.8 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Bells Gap Rail Trail

6.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Blair Brothers Trail

1.4 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Coal & Coke Trail

6.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Five Star Trail

7.8 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Hoodlebug Trail

11.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

Houtzdale Line Trail

11.08 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Jim Mayer Riverswalk

2 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Johnstown Greenway Trail

0.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Kiski Riverfront Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Shuster Way Heritage Trail

3.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Tredway Trail

5.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Carpendale Trail

0.8 mi

State: MD, WV

Crushed Stone

Honan Avenue Trail

3.5 mi

State: PA

Dirt

PWS Trail System

36 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Great Shamokin Path

3.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Clymer Trail

0.25 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Great American Rail-Trail, Mid-Atlantic

375.6 mi

State: DC, MD, PA, WV

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	6 to 10 Trail System Today, the 7.5-mile route between inclines 6 and 10 has been converted into a rail trail featuring both hiking and biking sections, with historical culverts (drainage structures) visible along the...	PA	7.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	12 reviews
	Armstrong Trails Armstrong Trails connects riverfront towns along the eastern bank of the Allegheny River as it winds through the lush Allegheny Plateau, and the northern bank of the Kiskiminetas River. The flat...	PA	48.1 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	55 reviews
	Blairsville Riverfront Trail The Blairsville Riverfront Trail is a scenic woodland trail located along the Conemaugh River. The property the trail was built on is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who maintain a...	PA	1.7 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Butler-Freeport Community Trail Located about 30 minutes northeast of Pittsburgh, the Butler-Freeport Community Trail is nestled in the scenic wooded valley that follows Little Buffalo Creek to Buffalo Creek and on to the Allegheny...	PA	20.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	55 reviews
	Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Following the Potomac River, the C&O Canal Towpath traverses the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park for 184.2 miles between Cumberland, Maryland, and the Georgetown neighborhood in...	DC, MD	184.2 mi	Brick, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt	107 reviews
	Cowanshannock Trail The scenic 1.1-mile Cowanshannock Trail is a great pathway for hikers, walkers, and bikers. The trail follows the Cowanshannock Creek on an abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad Company corridor. In the...	PA	1.1 mi	Crushed Stone	7 reviews
	David S. Ammerman Trail (formerly Clearfield to Grampian Trail) The David S. Ammerman Trail rolls through Pennsylvania coal country for nearly 11 miles between Clearfield and Grampian, skirting the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and two of its tributaries....	PA	10.6 mi	Crushed Stone	32 reviews
	Ghost Town Trail Winding through the scenic Blacklick Creek watershed east of Pittsburgh, the 53.3-mile Ghost Town Trail is composed of the 32-mile main stem (running between Black Lick and Ebensburg) and the...	PA	53.3 mi	Crushed Stone	103 reviews
	Great Allegheny Passage Notice: There are several detours along the long GAP route. For all trail notices, see GAP website for more current information. Ever since the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) was completed in 2013,...	MD, PA	153.22 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	182 reviews
	Great American Rail-Trail Note: This developing route is not yet fully contiguous – it is just over 50% complete. Please refer to the Trail Map for more information on the existing sections of trail, as well as the online...	DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY	3743.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	11 reviews
	Huntingdon and Broad Top Rail Trail Stretching 13.9 miles through south-central Pennsylvania, this rail-trail runs between Riddlesburg and Everett. About the Route Tracing a relatively flat path from the community of Tatesville,...	PA	12.6 mi	Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	34 reviews
	Indian Creek Valley Bike Trail Notice: In July 2021, a storm exposed a steep drop off along one side of a portion of the trail's gorge section. As of November 2023, the washout is cordoned off with red tape and there is adequate...	PA	16.6 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	14 reviews
	Ligonier Valley Trail The first 0.5 mile of the Ligonier Valley Trail and Bikeway is now complete, linking the town's popular attractions: Fort Ligonier from the days of George Washington and the French and Indian War, the...	PA	1 mi	Gravel	4 reviews
	Lincoln Avenue Rails to Trails Greenway To the residents of Latrobe, the Lincoln Avenue Rails to Trails Greenway is more than a simple off-road path: it also a social asset, a place where community members of all ages and walks of life can...	PA	1.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	1 reviews
	Little Crabtree Creek Trail Less than an hour from Pittsburgh, the Little Crabtree Creek travels for just over a mile in Unity Township, east of Greensburg. This first phase of the trail opened in July 2014; a future phase will...	PA	1.3 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	5 reviews
	Lower Trail Closure Notice: The Lower Trail is closed between mile markers 9 and 10 for a bridge repair. Completion date is unknown. The Lower Trail runs between Alexandria and Williamsburg, tracing the...	PA	17 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	77 reviews
	Mahoning Shadow Trail If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on Groundhog Day, Mahoning Shadow Trail users expect six more weeks of winter before spring arrives. The 15-mile Central Pennsylvania trail passes through the...	PA	15 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	22 reviews
	Path of the Flood Trail The Path of the Flood Trail might be unique among rail-trails for being named after a tragedy, the Johnstown Flood of 1889, considered the nation’s worst catastrophe of the 19th century. Some 2,200...	PA	11.8 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone	10 reviews
	Roaring Run Trail Overview Evidence of the Roaring Run Trail’s past lives are readily visible all along the 4.8-mile corridor in western Pennsylvania. Stone remains in the Kiskiminetas River (Kiski for short) mark...	PA	4.8 mi	Crushed Stone	17 reviews
	Rock Furnace Trail The 1.5-mile Rock Furnace Trail is a scenic path in Roaring Run Recreation Area. The trail follows Roaring Run Creek from its confluence at the Kiski River to a small parking area off Brownstown Road....	PA	1.5 mi	Asphalt	10 reviews

Accordion

Sandyvale Trail The Sandyvale Trail is a multi-use trail in the Sandyvale Memorial Gardens, a park and pioneer cemetery in Johnstown, PA. The are two parallel branches: One runs through the middle of the park,...	PA	0.6 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Sheepskin Rail-Trail The Sheepskin Rail-Trail is a developing pathway located in rural Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The trail has three disconnected segments, totaling 7.5 miles. The northernmost section of the...	PA	7.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	7 reviews
West Penn Trail The West Penn Trail meanders 15 miles between Saltsburg and just west of Blairsville. The rail-trail winds through woods, fields, and along the Conemaugh River. About the Route Other than the...	PA	15.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	26 reviews
Westmoreland Heritage Trail The 17.8-mile Westmoreland Heritage Trail, a family-friendly multi-use rail-trail, offers opportunities for recreation and connections to nature along its two separated segments between Saltsburg and...	PA	17.8 mi	Crushed Stone	33 reviews
Bells Gap Rail Trail The Bells Gap Rail-Trail is really two trails in one-a smooth 2.1-mile southern section with crushed limestone surface, and a rougher, more difficult northern section of 4.2 miles that is best-suited...	PA	6.3 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	9 reviews
Blair Brothers Trail The Blair Brothers Trail is essentially an extension of the Indian Creek Valley Trail from the Jones Mills area along Indian Creek to Hunter’s Lane. The trail is 1.4 miles long. About the...	PA	1.4 mi	Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
Coal & Coke Trail The scenic Coal & Coke Trail connects the communities of Mount Pleasant and Scottdale in Westmoreland County, offering samples of the picturesque nature and friendly suburban feel of the area. The...	PA	6.1 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	11 reviews
Five Star Trail The stars in the Big Dipper and Little Dipper help navigators locate the North Star. Following the five stars in the Five Star Trail—the municipalities of Hempfield Township, Youngwood, South...	PA	7.8 mi	Crushed Stone	8 reviews
Hoodlebug Trail If you have a tendency to tootle along when you walk or bicycle, then consider taking the Hoodlebug Trail. You’ll find many diversions in and around the college campus in the borough of Indiana and...	PA	11.8 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	21 reviews
Houtzdale Line Trail The old railroad line known as the Moshannon, or the Mills Branch, crossed the Moshannon Valley during the mid- to late 1800s. The line was the foundation of the region's late 19th- and early...	PA	11.08 mi	Gravel	23 reviews
Jim Mayer Riverswalk The waterway implied in the name of the Jim Mayer Riverswalk is the beautiful Stonycreek River. The trail, also named for a local conservationist, hugs its eastern bank, providing a natural retreat in...	PA	2 mi	Crushed Stone	4 reviews
Johnstown Greenway Trail This is a riverfront recreational pathway sometimes known as the Iron Street Trail or the Ironworks Trail. The trail is short, about a half mile from Johns Street north to Roosevelt Boulevard via the...	PA	0.6 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Kiski Riverfront Trail Apollo's Kiski Riverfront Trail, built on the former M-Line Railroad bed, begins in downtown Apollo and follows the scenic Kiskiminetas River (called "Kiski" locally) to North Apollo. The nearly level...	PA	1.5 mi	Crushed Stone	3 reviews
Shuster Way Heritage Trail The Shuster Way Heritage Trail (formerly known as the Bedford Heritage Trail) provides a safe and picturesque connection between a topnotch resort and a nationally recognized downtown. From the Omni...	PA	3.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	7 reviews
Tredway Trail The Tredway Trail's full name is the Wynn and Clara Tredway River Trail, a 9-mile multiuse rail-trail on the eastern side of the Allegheny River just north of New Kensington. The trail is included in...	PA	5.5 mi	Crushed Stone	19 reviews
Carpendale Trail Closure Notice: The Carpendale Trail tunnel continues to be closed for safety reasons. Trail users may not enter. The Carpendale Trail straddles the North Branch of the Potomac River between...	MD, WV	0.8 mi	Crushed Stone	3 reviews
Honan Avenue Trail The Honan Avenue Trail is a 3.5 mile long community pathway in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The trail begins at the River Walk Trail in Cambria City, Johnstown, then heads north for three miles along...	PA	3.5 mi	Dirt	3 reviews
PWS Trail System Forbes State Forest and the adjacent state parks (Linn Run, Laurel Mountain, and Laurel Ridge) maintain the PWS Trail System, a network of snowmobile trails and forest service roads though the...	PA	36 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	2 reviews
Great Shamokin Path The Great Shamokin Path runs for 3.6 miles between Yatesboro and Numine. The mixed-terrain path parallels Cowanshannock Creek in its entirety. About the Route The western end of the Great...	PA	3.6 mi	Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
Clymer Trail Clymer Trail offers a short, but pleasant route along a wooded hillside on Clymer Borough's west end. The rail-trail follows the former Sample Run Mine Branch of the Cherry Tree & Dixonville Railroad....	PA	0.25 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Great American Rail-Trail, Mid-Atlantic The Mid-Atlantic portion of the Great American Rail-Trail runs through Washington, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia for more than 300 miles, and will comprise about 390 miles when...	DC, MD, PA, WV	375.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Ghost Town Trail

Just completed the loop

June, 2026 by tim.deardorff

Started at Eliza Furnace and went counterclockwise toward Ebensburg to where the C&I trail connects just out of town. Was a 32 mile ride- so beautiful

Five Star Trail

Did not enjoy

June, 2026 by xoknighthawks

The surface is good compacted gravel but other than that, the trail is just not enjoyable. We saw what appeared to be two homeless tents set up along the railroad tracks which run beside the trail and the trail itself runs through areas that are just not nice. A portion of this trail is on a road but has a bike lane appropriately marked.

Ghost Town Trail

Ghost Town Trail 22 Mile Loop CCW

June, 2026 by bikin-mike

Great ride on the 22 mile loop using the new 2 mile C&I Extension piece in Nanty Glo.

Parked at Vintondale and did the eastbound uphill along the creek to Nanty Glo. Very pretty scenery. Washouts have been repaired and only a few spots with some larger gravel.

Nice ice cream and food place just north of the trail on 1st St in Nanty Glo. Delicious Chili Cheese Dog and fresh cut fries just like at the fair. So glad they opened about 3 yrs ago. Only other option I could see for food was a grocery store about 1/4 mile south across the river on Shoemaker St. Make sure you fuel up here. No other amenities on the rest of the ride.

Google Maps doesn’t show the new 2 mile extension yet. Best map I’ve found is at Cambria County Conservation. See 22 miles map.

https://www.cambriaconservationrecreation.com/ghost-town-trail/

Just past the ballpark on the east side of Nanty Glo turn left on Ricky Rd then an immediate right on 2nd St, bear right on Springfield, up a small hill on Springfield and a sharp turn and there’s the C&I trailhead. Do NOT go up 2nd St. The trail crosses 2nd St on a bridge and there is no access. A sign on the main trail by the ballpark and another on 2nd pointing to Springfield would be a big help!

The highest elevation on the extension is the bridge over 422. After that it’s mostly flat or downhill along the North Branch of Blacklick Creek. On this late May day there was a nice water flow and the sound of water cascading over rocks was a wonderful soundtrack for my ride.

I also did the 2 miles to Duman Lake Park. I guess it’s not an official part of the GTT, but it has a couple signs marking the way. First 1/2 mile or so was old railroad spur with some bumps and dirt spots. Sign says turn left and the next couple hundred feet were 1/2 inch gravel. Not fun. Almost turned around, but then a couple folks came through on E-bikes and said it’s kind of fun. Next was a 50ft long narrow rusty metal bridge across a creek. Only about 2ft wide - sure glad it had railings. Next was single track hard packed dirt thru a dense forest along the creek with lots of twists and turns. Nice change of pace. Mountain bike tires might have been better, but my hybrid 700x38C tires did just fine. Might not be fun when it’s wet. Finally, back to a 10ft wide screenings trail downhill to the park.

Bikin-Mike 05/30/26

Accordion

Great American Rail-Trail

Airbnb right on trail in Burgettstown

June, 2026 by dowiakp

Discovered this comfortable place with great accommodations for two bike travelers. They offer a pullout sofa if you do not wish to share a bed. Indoor bike storage with a comfy bed and a hot shower! Distillery right next-door and two restaurants to fuel up in the morning to get back on the trail. Close to the panhandle of West Virginia. Their name is Harmony Trail Haven on Airbnb.

Great Allegheny Passage

Beautiful Bicycling Adventure along the GAP

May, 2026 by smith-ma

The GAP trail was amazing. The nicely maintained 150 mile trail along the Pennsylvania mountains and rivers and then the descend into the Cumberland Valley was the best! We took it easy planning to only ride around 30 miles a day staying in Airbnb’s along the way. We rode it in 5 days and spend an extra day in Cumberland and did a 15 mile out and back along the C&O. We rented bikes ahead of time with the Golden triangle in Pittsburgh. they fitted the bikes out for us and provided a shuttle ride back to Pittsburgh for the bikes and us. We are looking forward to doing more trails in this area.

Mahoning Shadow Trail

Nice trail. Many things to see riding along the water. A little confusing whew going thru Punxsutawney but there is signage.

May, 2026 by wfsphone

Nice trail. Many things to see riding along the water. A little confusing whew going thru Punxsutawney but there is signage.

David S. Ammerman Trail (formerly Clearfield to Grampian Trail)

David S Ammerman Trail

May, 2026 by n1960burbank

We just got back from riding this trail. We had hybrid bikes and experienced no problems. The trail was well marked. The last 3 miles was all uphill so bring plenty of water. We rode onThursday and there was very little bike traffic. All in all a very nice trail well maintained and would recommend a visit.

David S. Ammerman Trail (formerly Clearfield to Grampian Trail)

David S Ammerman Trail

May, 2026 by n1960burbank

David S. Ammerman Trail (formerly Clearfield to Grampian Trail)

Good afternoon ride. Slightly downhill from Grampian to Curwensville. Scenic views with creek, bridges and mountain laurel.

May, 2026 by wfsphone

Good afternoon ride. Slightly downhill from Grampian to Curwensville. Scenic views with creek, bridges and mountain laurel.

Butler-Freeport Community Trail

Spring 2026 Ride

May, 2026 by vicki1960

Trail is 21 miles in length and crushed limestone. Biked on a section of it, Spring 2026. The section I was on mostly through Farmlands. Parked at Bonniebrook. Saw the new painted mural at Marwood Road trailhead and parking.

Great Allegheny Passage

Tha Drifter here.

May, 2026 by mountaineerguide1

Bike touring across tha US and I’m currently set in my hammock about 10 mils outside of frostbite head West! Gotta say that MD & PA has out done themselves on tha GAP! Wish other places “you kno who you are WV, yea you! Anyway, I love its backcountry vibe and tha fact that it’s well maintained! Hope tha rail to trail route gets done sooner rather than later and is maintained this well instead of corrupt politicians pocketing tha money! You kno who you are, you! Anyway, to tha hiker and biker trash out there, one love!