Allegheny River Trail

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Allegheny River Trail

Location: Franklin to Emlenton Pennsylvania

Distance: 52 km (32 miles)

Distance markers: yes

Trail width 2.5 metres (8 ft)

Surface: asphalt and some broken limestone

Grade: Flat

Conditions of trail: Very good

Washrooms: porta potty at Franklin

Water: None

Benches: Yes

Garbage Cans: No

Distance markers: Yes





Trailheads:

Franklin at east end of 8^th Street Bridge and Route 322 GPS:41.385584 79.817387

Emlenton: near 718 Main Street GPS: 41.178132 79.715208

Parker: route 268 to route 368 at the end of the bridge. GPS: 41.101955 79 6775560







The Trailhead at Franklin is actually the same trailhead is the Samuel Justus recreational trail that goes north to Oil City



An excellent and very scenic trail. Should be called a “rail and RIVER trail” as it hugs the Allegheny River.



The Allegheny River Trail is part of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail and mileage makers show the distance between the two. There are additional mileage markers every half mile showing distance from Franklin.



This trail is very scenic with the river on the west and deciduous forest on the east. The river is within view all the time.





There are two tunnels. The 1 km ( 3350 foot) Kennerdell tunnel 15 miles south of Franklin and the Rockland tunnel 34 km ( 21 miles) south at 900 metres ( 2868 feet). The tunnels are paved but not lighted. There are reflectors but a flashlight is recommended.







There are many benches facing the river along the trail. Eight km south of Franklin, there is a side trail to the Sandy Creek Trail (see separate blog entry)







At the 12 mile marker from Franklin, the trail turns inland and unfortunately the trail is not paved but has large sharp limestone as a base. You need a bike with very thick tires to ride over these stones.









More Photos Below ..........

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