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This easy-to-navigate trail follows much of the original railroad bed of the Allegheny Portage Railroad as it leads past several historic sites that once lined this popular rail route between Hollidaysburg and Johnstown. In addition to the Trace Trail, dayhikers can also enjoy a number of other trails that lead through regrowths of Eastern hardwood forests and picnic areas perfect for family getaways.
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The scenic Nature Trail Loop partially follows the trace of the original railroad bed of the Allegheny Portage Railroad as it winds past several historic sites that were once part of this region. Hikers can also enjoy other nearby trails that lead through regrowths of Eastern hardwood forests and picnic areas perfect for family getaways.
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This paved innercity trail is perfect for a quick after-work hike. Connecting Johnstown's Point Stadium with the historic Cambria Iron Works Blacksmith Shop, this easy route travels past the Little Conemaugh River, Conemaugh River and Festival Park.
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A National Recreation Trail! Scenic three-mile rail trail located between Johnstown's Riverside and Hornerstown neighborhoods. The trail traces the history of the Johnstown and Stony Creek Railroad built in 1891 by the Johnson Steel Company. Features include turn-of-the-century homes, historic Johnstown & Stonycreek Railroad, the grandeur of Buttermilk Falls, and more.
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The first trail of its type in the nation, this unique route climbs the hillside between the top and bottom of the famous Johnstown Inclined Plane. Along the way, hikers will find eight steel sculptures created by nationally renowned sculptor, James Wolfe, who crafted each piece using remnants produced by the local Bethlehem Steel plant. The premiere piece is a 40-foot installation directly below the incline’s observation deck. The other sculptures are currently being repainted, but the main sculpture is still in place!
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First railroad runnel in the U.S.! 2.5-mile trail on the old Allegheny Portage Railroad bed. ADA accessible and open to walkers and bicyclists. Trailhead parking near the town of Mineral Point. Connects to the Path of the Flood Trail.
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For wildlife viewers, this easy hike offers an opportunity to view a rich diversity of animal and bird species who can be found in the woods, meadows and streams of this scenic region.
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This historical trail enables the user to start just below the breached South Fork Dam and follow the same watercourse that floodwaters took in 1889, when they surged into Johnstown and killed more than 2,000 people. The Path of the Flood provides numerous trailside markers that tell the story and enables users to visualize the scene within the Little Conemaugh River valley, which remains largely unchanged more than 120 years later.
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Natural beauty, fascinating historical features, and length: The Ghost Town Trail is a 49-mile long 'rails to trails' trail that blends these qualities and throws in a bit of challenge for flavor. The trail includes the 32-mile main stem portion from Blacklick, PA to Ebensburg, PA; as the 14-mile C and I Extension that includes the 4-mile Rexis Branch from Vintondale to White Mill; the 8-mile Stritty's Way from the Rexis Branch near the Rt. 422 underpass to North St. in Cardiff; and the 2-mile extension from Ebensburg to Beulah Road in Nanty Glo. A 2-mile mixed surface connection from the C & I to Duman Lake County Park gives trail visitors access to amenities such as picnicking, fishing, camping, and much more.