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6 to 10 Trail System

7.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Allegheny National Forest - Minister Creek Trail

6.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Allegheny National Forest - Twin Lakes Trail

16.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Allegheny River Trail

29.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Armstrong Trails

48.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Beaver Meadow Trail

2.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Blairsville Riverfront Trail

1.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Brush Hollow Cross-Country Ski Trail

7.7 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Clarion-Little Toby Trail

18.4 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

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

Kinzua Valley Trail

10.2 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Knox & Kane Rail Trail

49.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Lower Trail

17 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Lowlands Trail

4.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Mahoning Shadow Trail

15 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Marienville Bike Trail

23.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Path of the Flood Trail

11.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone

Rail 66 Country Trail

20.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Accordion

Redbank Valley Rail Trail

50.8 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone

Rock Furnace Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Sandy Creek Trail (PA)

12 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Tidioute Riverside RecTrek Trail

4.5 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt, Grass

West Creek Recreational Trail

19.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

West Penn Trail

15.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Bellefonte Central Rail Trail

1.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Bells Gap Rail Trail

6.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Clarion Highlands

12.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Five Bridges Trail

8.5 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Hoodlebug Trail

11.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

Houtzdale Line Trail

11.08 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Johnstown Greenway Trail

0.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Snow Shoe Rail Trail

18.4 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Gravel

Wolf Run Trail (PA)

4.2 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Beaver Dam Trail

2.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Heart's Content Cross-Country Ski Area

8.3 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Honan Avenue Trail

3.5 mi

State: PA

Dirt

Nebraska/Kelletville Trace Trail

12 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Great Shamokin Path

3.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Allegheny National Forest - Mill Creek Trail

5.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Clymer Trail

0.25 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

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
	Allegheny National Forest - Minister Creek Trail This moderately difficult trail features great views of Minister Creek and passes by several outstanding rock outcroppings, the latter about 1 mile from the trailhead parking lot. This heavily used...	PA	6.6 mi	Dirt, Grass	4 reviews
	Allegheny National Forest - Twin Lakes Trail This trail passes through a variety of pleasing landscapes. The area near Crane Run is especially scenic. The trail is marked with white diamonds. The skill level of this trail is rated more...	PA	16.6 mi	Dirt, Grass	1 reviews
	Allegheny River Trail The Allegheny River Trail runs on asphalt between Franklin and Emlenton for 27.5 miles and on an isolated section between Foxburg and Parker for 2.5 miles. About the Route Keep your eyes open...	PA	29.6 mi	Asphalt	161 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
	Beaver Meadow Trail Developed as a Safe Routes to School project, the paved section of the Beaver Meadow Trail runs eastward for 1.5 miles from the Dubois City Park along the northern bank of Sandy Lick Creek traversing...	PA	2.9 mi	Asphalt	6 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
	Brush Hollow Cross-Country Ski Trail The Brush Hollow Cross-Country Trail, located within the Allegheny National forest, offers three stacked loops with a variety of hiking and skiing opportunities at a rangte of difficulty levels. This...	PA	7.7 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	2 reviews
	Clarion-Little Toby Trail The Clarion-Little Toby Trail lets you venture on the wild side for 18 miles as it traverses remote state hunting grounds adjoining the Allegheny National Forest. You’ll likely see deer and other...	PA	18.4 mi	Crushed Stone	40 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
	Kinzua Valley Trail Deep within the Allegheny National Forest lies a rail-trail with a past. The Kinzua Valley Trail follows the route of the former Kinzua and Hemlock Railroad (later Valley Railroad) near the town of...	PA	10.2 mi	Crushed Stone	11 reviews
	Knox & Kane Rail Trail Winding through the fields and forests of northern Pennsylvania, the Knox & Kane Rail Trail follows a former railroad corridor. Spanning four counties (Clarion, Elk, Forest & McKean), the Knox & Kane...	PA	49.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	13 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
	Lowlands Trail Located in beautiful Sinnemahoning State Park in Pennsylvania, the Lowlands Trail uses the former corridor of the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad. The trail and park are now part of the tour...	PA	4.5 mi	Crushed Stone	5 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
	Marienville Bike Trail The Marienville Bike Trail is part of a system of roads and trails in the Allegheny National Forest. The trails are open to mountain bikes, trail bikes, and ATVs and are rated as difficult because of...	PA	23.3 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 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
	Rail 66 Country Trail Paralleling PA-66, the Rail 66 Country Trail runs between Marianne in Clarion County and the county line with Forest County. This paved, multi-use rail-trail lies on the historic Knox-Kane railroad...	PA	20.1 mi	Asphalt	35 reviews

Accordion

Redbank Valley Rail Trail The Redbank Valley Rail Trail carries trail users along the forested banks of Redbank Creek for nearly 51 miles to the Allegheny River and along a 9-mile perpendicular spur to Sligo. The entire...	PA	50.8 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone	58 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
Sandy Creek Trail (PA) Trail users will want to pack water, food, and flashlights to travel the Sandy Creek Trail, as it crosses 12 miles of remote, but scenic, countryside in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Named for separate...	PA	12 mi	Asphalt	73 reviews
Tidioute Riverside RecTrek Trail Located on the western side of the Allegheny National Forest, this trail extends north to south, parallel to the Allegheny River betweens the towns of Tidioute and Grove Run. The trail retains much of...	PA	4.5 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Grass	6 reviews
West Creek Recreational Trail The West Creek Recreational Trail connects St. Marys and Emporium in a forested area of northern Pennsylvania known as elk country. The 19.5-mile trail follows the route of the Philadelphia and Erie...	PA	19.5 mi	Crushed Stone	15 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
Bellefonte Central Rail Trail Serene year-round, the Bellefonte Central Rail Trail (BCRT) in central Pennsylvania runs along 1.3 miles of the old Buffalo Run, Bellefonte and Bald Eagle Railroad corridor. The original 19-mile line...	PA	1.3 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone	15 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
Clarion Highlands The Clarion Highlands Trail is one of the highest rail-trails in the Commonwealth. It traverses the Allegheny Plateau, passing over the divide between the Clarion and Allegheny Rivers. Its highest...	PA	12.6 mi	Dirt, Gravel	7 reviews
Five Bridges Trail The Five Bridges Trail in northwestern Pennsylvania uses a portion of the former Pittsburgh and Shawmut Railroad corridor, which ran from Brockway to Brookville. Begin at the western end of the...	PA	8.5 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass	11 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
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
Snow Shoe Rail Trail Coordinated by the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Association (SSRTA), the Snow Shoe Trail caters primarily to ATV and off-road motorcycle enthusiasts. It is open to other users as well, but the rough...	PA	18.4 mi	Ballast, Gravel	14 reviews
Wolf Run Trail (PA) Running parallel to State Route 219, this 4 mile section of trail has been built on a former line of the Pennsylvania Railroad (Line 651) and runs from Sandy Township in Clearfield County (near...	PA	4.2 mi	Gravel	7 reviews
Beaver Dam Trail Located in one of Pennsylvania's Parker Dam State Park, the Beaver Dam Trail follows old railroad grades at Parker Dam State Park in Clearfield County. The trail runs past streams, beaver dams,...	PA	2.3 mi	Crushed Stone	2 reviews
Heart's Content Cross-Country Ski Area The Heart's Content Cross-Country Ski Area, located within the Allegheny National Forest, offers three loops that are suitable for beginners. This trail is not groomed. The trail is marked with blue...	PA	8.3 mi	Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 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
Nebraska/Kelletville Trace Trail The Nebraska/Kelletville Trace Trail is primitive and unimproved. The trail crosses several streams that do not have bridges including the southernmost Coon Creek which trail users must cross to reach...	PA	12 mi	Dirt, Grass	3 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
Allegheny National Forest - Mill Creek Trail The Mill Creek Trail serves as a connector between Twin Lakes Recreation Area and the Brush Hollow Trail. Just south of Forest Road 138, the Mill Creek Trail leaves the Twin Lakes Trail and heads...	PA	5.6 mi	Dirt, Grass	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

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

Allegheny River Trail

Was once great.

June, 2026 by mikewallach

The southern half of the trail is virtually unrideable. Tree roots have pushed up the asphalt making the ride jarring to the point of dangerous.
Trail managers: Please, please, please stop paving trails.

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

Five Bridges Trail

5 bridges

June, 2026 by cleostary

Very nice quite trail lots of water and animals to see watch out for porcupines had a great time !

Allegheny River Trail

May, 2026

May, 2026 by mlawlor72

Impromptu exit off I-80 to explore Emlenton, PA & I found myself at the start/end point for the Allegheny River Trail! Very exciting indeed, as this trail has been on my “to bike” list. I am coming out of winter hibernation physically - yes I know it is closer to summer than winter Haahaa! I wasn’t holding myself to a long ride. My brain was all in, but my legs were not. Since I’m by myself, I had to do an out and back. 5.5 miles out and the trail is lovely however, as noted by another reviewer, the roots are coming up through the blacktop. Forcing one to really pay attention to the trails as to not pop a tire or jump a rail like a horse. Looking forward to doing some more on this trail! PS - a town employee gave me directions to their recreation bathrooms so I didn’t have to use a ports potty.

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.

Armstrong Trails

Great Ride!

April, 2026 by chanin03

Great day for a ride; no debris at all on trail!

Allegheny River Trail

February Walk

February, 2026 by vicki1960

We parked at the end of Astral road, though not a designated trailhead, there is a small parking lot for fisherman. This is approx 4.3 miles South of Franklin. A good bit of snow and ice still on the trail. Big ice chunks floating down the Allegheny (River). Sandy Creek jammed up with ice at the Belmar Bridge.

Sandy Creek Trail (PA)

Winter Walk

February, 2026 by vicki1960

February, 2026 we parked at the Belmar Bridge and went on a short walk. The parking lot at Belmar was somewhat plowed but luckily we had 4-WD otherwise I feel we would have been beached. Trail has very deep at least a foot of snow on it. Good conditions for snowshoeing. Surprisingly the Allegheny River was not frozen even though temps hadn't been above freezing for nearly 3 weeks. A nice walk out on the bridge.

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