Armstrong Trail

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Armstrong Trail

Location: Ford City to East Brady Pennsylvania

Distance: 40 km (25 miles)

Distance markers: yes

Trail width: varies

Surface: fine compacted limestone

Grade: flat

Conditions of trail: Very good

Washrooms: porta potty at Fish and Boat launch

Water: None

Benches: Yes

Garbage Cans: No

Shelters: no

Trailheads: There are lots. Here are a few

Rosston: PA Fish and Boat Launch at mile 39.1 GPS 40.7493 79.5543

Kittanning Allegheny Mariner Restaurant at mile 47.5 GPS 40.8498 79.5079

Redbank 780 Redbank Road Templeton at mile 63.2 GPS 40.9813 79.5489

East Brady 210 Verner Street East Brady mile 67.6 GPS 40.9786 79.6186

Catfish 1867 Sarah Furnace Road Rimbersburg mile 71.7 GPS 40.0065 79.5871



The Armstrong Trail is 40 km and joins towns such as Ford city, Kittannning and East Brady.

The trail is located along the eastern bank of the Allegheny River.

The surface is relatively flat and is made up of flat compressed limestone, suitable even for street bikes.

A short section through Kittanning is paved.

The Armstrong Trail connects to the Redbank Valley Trail at the mouth of Redbank Creek.

It is also a part of the 300 km Erie to Pittsburgh Trail.

At miles 45, 51and 61 are locks and dams on the Allegheny River.

At mile 55.5 is the site of Grays Eddy a small village dating to 1840s

The trail is mostly shaded. In season be sure to have bug repellant!

More Photos Below ......

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