Explore the Redbank Valley Trail,
about an hour northeast of Pittsburgh.

A nonmotorized trail through beautiful Western Pennsylvania.

Redbank Valley Trails Association

419 Arch Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
814-275-1718
717-649-1771
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“The Redbank Valley Trail is a diamond in the rough and will only get better with time.”

Carlton K.

“The views are so beautiful and the RVTA has done an awesome job making it enjoyable to ride and hike on!”

Maleigha W.

“I’m excited to have the trail so close to us! My kids will definitely be on it this summer!”

Kara R.

“I frequently use the trail for running and skiing. It is always a nice, peaceful place to enjoy nature and its beauty.”

Dani E.

“We LOVE these trails and use them frequently! Beautiful views and nice surfaces. Thank you to all the volunteers for their hard work!”

Karen M.

“Enjoy running on the trail – brings back memories of the of the railroad.”

Chris L.

“Incredible work to open a beautiful trail.”

Terry M.

“Beautiful trail for walking; the surface makes walking easy. Beautiful scenery. Thank you volunteers for all your hard work!”

Justine K.

“I LOVE the trail, when I ride, I see the beautiful sights, to me it’s like meditation in motion, very relaxing…”

Bernie N.

“…the scenery we experienced was among the best of all the trails we have been on…”

Navin D.

“Beautiful trail! Ideal for walking, running, and biking! Bring the family!”

Jenelle K.

“Love walking the trails in New Bethlehem, easy access and very well kept.”

Brenda C.

“This is one of the finest rail trails ever created. Beautiful scenery. Everyone I encountered was friendly and cheerful.”

Frank L.

“Scenery that rivals the best trails in the country with a hard working terrific group of volunteers…”

Sandy M.

Welcome to the Redbank Valley Trails

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ABOUT

Redbank Valley Trails is a 51-mile non-motorized, 4-season trail being improved and maintained mainly by volunteers. The trail was recognized by DCNR as PA’s first Trail of the Year for 2014 for its scenic beauty, connections to other trails and the amazing dedication and hard work of our volunteers. It is nearly level with less than a 1% grade except for 8-9% ramps at Middle Run Rd. at mile 21.75 and has few road crossings.

41.5 miles of continuous trail have been improved from the Allegheny River at Mile 0 to Brookville at mile 42 and 9 miles on the Sligo Spur.

Please check our current status report for details TRAIL UPDATE current as of 11-22-22 and on Facebook for trail alerts on current improvements, including improvements that may be underway. The Climax and Long Point Tunnels are open! Using a light in both the Climax and Long Point tunnels and walking your bike through the tunnels is recommended.

42 miles parallel the scenic Red Bank Creek through mostly natural areas over many bridges and stone arches with limited road crossings. The trail travels from the confluence with the Allegheny River (MP 0) through New Bethlehem in Clarion County at the mid-point, touching on Armstrong County, through Hawthorn (near the Redbank Valley Municipal Park where camping is available), Summerville and continuing currently to just beyond the Rose Siding Bridge, near Maple Street, (and MP 41) in Brookville, Jefferson County. The Depot Street Spur just before the Rose Siding Bridge leads into downtown Brookville, PA, the Jefferson County seat. You will also find historic markers and sculptural art along the trail for added enjoyment.

Sligo Spur joins the main trail near Lawsonham at mile 5.8 and goes 9 miles north to near Sligo, in Clarion County and was completed in August 2019.

Donations are welcomed. Please help support trail maintenance and improvement through our May Day of Giving, December challenge and throughout the year.

Happy Trails!