Stay 2 nights and get 1 night free. 716-699-2345 Spend the evening relaxing around the fire pit. Hiking, biking, jogging and cross-country skiing are all approved uses for the trail, and equestrian use is permitted between the Westline Trailhead and Tally Ho Trailhead. kmi@kanemanorinn.com, Fly & Drive: Book Flight from Washington, DC + Car Rental. PA Route 6 Alliance, Email for more information: kinzuavalleytrailclub@gmail.com. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Very scenic grade not to hilly. The Map of the Morrison Trail shows a 10.8-mile loop. The trail was in great shape. This -mile long trail loops along the banks of Marvin Creek in Hamlin Lake Park in Smethport. Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau. Call for reservations at 814-778-5391, and mention this Fly & Drive package for special pricing! Snowshoeing is gaining popularity on the trail, and equestrians can now ride the trail from US Route 219 (Tally Ho Trailhead) into Westline. On the way out on this holiday weekend I was surprised hardly anyone on it. Plan your trip. Download the Travel Guide. Hard to believe there's not more reviews on this trail. We parked at the Trailhead in Westline and biked to Route 321 at Little Meade Run. A multitude of flora and fauna species can be observed from this trail including the Indian Pipe Flower (Monotropa Uniflora) after which it is named. At the 321 area of the trail there is parking for about 10 cars. "Hike, bike, or ski the beautiful Kinzua Valley Trail in Northwestern Pennsylvania! Walk to the Barrelhouse Restaurant & Pub next door, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. I see it will be extended past the covered bridge eventually but we stopped there. Phone for reservations at 814-778-5391, and mention the Fishing for Value Package for this special pricing. Snowshoeing is gaining popularity on the trail, and sections of the trail will soon be open for Equestrian Use. Experience this 21.1-km out-and-back trail near Westline, Pennsylvania. Travelers (pa.gov), Link for CDC Guidelines It's an amazing close to 10 mile out and back from 219 to Red Bridge. The trail head is accessed from the village of Westline. This trail is rated easy in difficulty. A new trailhead will be built along Rt. Willow Creek 10 miles, more difficult 346. It is easy to find just off Hwy 219 and taking the turn to Westline. Driving north from Bradford, turn onto PA Rt. Difficulty level is rated moderate. 3-mile loop, past towering, old growth white pines. aneal@holidayvalley.com. Its time to leave the city behind and get back to nature. (send us pictures of your activities on the trail - (kinzuavalleytrail@gmail.com). In the summer of 2016, the Kinzua Valley Trail was extended four miles from Markham Run to Red Bridge; 2 miles from the Village of Westline to Olivedale. 6 Some old bike bridges have broken off nails sticking up and hence flat tires on the bike. Difficulty level is rated easy to moderate. Hike, bike, or ski the beautiful Kinzua Valley Trail in Northwestern Pennsylvania! Hike, bike, or ski the beautiful Kinzua Valley Trail in northwestern Pennsylvania! 59, 17 miles west of the Bradford, PA. Plan your trip. Hike, bike, or ski the beautiful Kinzua Valley Trail in Northwestern Pennsylvania! You can bike on it as well. Intersection of Rt. Bradford National Historic District Lantz Corners Getaway is centrally located to all the great fishing areas. Safety measures of CDC guidelines & PA COVID-19 safety mandates are in place to aid you in traveling safely. Travel along the banks of the Kinzua Creek through vibrant forest and marshland bounding with wildlife. Holiday Valley Resort Ellicottville, NY. Knox & Kane Rail Trail - Total Trail Length will be 73.8 miles Currently under construction, with portions of the trail already completed as listed above, and by Forest County and Route 66 Trail Organization in Clarion County. There is limited parking at this drop-off area, with room for only a few cars. HIKE, BIKE, SKI or RIDE THE KVT (equestrian use designated between Westline & Tally Ho Trailheads only) Home. Tamarack Club a condominium/hotel in Holiday Valley Ellicottville, NY, The Inn at Holiday Valley Spend the evening relaxing around the fire pit. The theme of 2023's Centennial celebration is "Allegheny National Forest Centennial - Recovery to Resilience, 100 years of Growth.". Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 4 min to complete. Holiday Valley Resort Ellicottville, NY. Stay at the Inn and enjoy 2 days of golf with 18 holes per day, plus club cleaning and storage, and unlimited range balls at our practice facility. Holiday Valley Resort Ellicottville, NY. T.A.M.E.D. Beautiful day for a hike at the bridge! Kinzua is amazing. A 3.89-mile crushed limestone surface trail open for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and horseback riding. Tour the Old Jail Museum, allow time to visit the quaint shops and the historic Route 6 Diner. Best WesternPlus Bradford Hiking Package Bradford, PA, Best Western Bradford Inn The total package is $299.00 plus tax for two adults. First walked out on tho the sky walk- A beautiful view. Work is ongoing to blaze the trail 11 more miles to the Kinzua Bridge State Park. Difficult but short trip up/down. But, those interested in getting more involved are crucial to the upkeep and future of the trail. Its time to leave the city behind and get back to nature. 230 Clay St. The park is open May through October, 9 AM to 6 PM daily, trail tickets are sold until 5 PM. Travel along the banks of Kinzua Creek on the path of the old Valley Railroad through unpopulated forest and marshland where wildlife abounds. Construction of a bridge over the Kinzua Creek located at the old village of Olivedale has been completed. 31 CCC Road With so many outdoor options to choose from in any season, the Allegheny National Forest region offers many exciting recreational activities for your next getaway visit. Straight downhill Rocky climb. Parking and Trail Access Was able to hit the color at near peak in the valley. kmi@kanemanorinn.com, Fly & Drive: Book Flight from Washington, DC + Car Rental. The trail head is accessed from the village of Westline. 1.15 miles | Easiest hiking | Loop trail | Blue blazes. The Kinzua Valley Trail follows the route of the former Kinzua and Hemlock Railroad (later Valley Railroad) near the town of Westline. Membership/Donations. Packages are available at the Inn at Holiday Valley, the Tamarack Club or a Holiday Valley Rental Management property. Overnight accommodations are available nearby at the Westline Inn. At the Trailhead in Westline there is parking for about 20 cars and a picnic area. Difficulty level is rated easy. Trail map of the Kinzua Valley Trail from Westline Road and Church Road to Red Bridge Recreation Area of the Allegheny Reservoir.. find trail maps, reviews, photos & driving directions on traillink.com . Bricks come in two different sizes and will be placed around our Kiosk at our trailhead in Westline. With grant funding and the tireless effort of dedicated volunteers, the Kinzua Valley Trail Club added 4 miles to the trail in 2016, 2.5 miles in 2018; and they continue to Blaze the Trail! Look for the trailhead endpoint on your left in less than 400 feet. Fee is $140.00 + tax for one person, or two people sharing a room. Brochures and audio tour equipment are available at the Main Street Mercantile, 96 Main Street. The view of the destruction of the old steel is like a scene from a movie. A .75-mile trail that features gigantic rock formations of quartz conglomerate, the worlds largest, several stories high with huge crevices. The Kinzua Valley Trail Club is working to extend the Kinzua Valley Trail to Kinzua Bridge State Park and the Kinzua Bridge Skywalk to create a 21-mile trail. Lantz Corners Getaway is centrally located to all the great fishing areas. Just like other post- the trail is steep. The trail is 8 feet wide of crushed limestone with a 2-foot berm on each side. aneal@holidayvalley.com. A 1.2 mile hiking trail along the banks of the scenic Tunungawant Creek, located just north of the City of Bradford. 66 appear as a five-pointed star on road maps when they meet in Kane, Pennsylvania. Walk to the Barrelhouse Restaurant & Pub next door, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. To reach the eastern trailhead in Westline from the intersection of US 6 and US 219 in Kane, head north on US 219/Pittsburgh-Buffalo Hwy., and go 5.1 miles. The payoff, however, is exquisite. Trail that takes you to So Paulo waterfall, Sitio So Pedro and Boa Esperana side. Difficulty level is moderate. it was a nice view of the valley and the fallen bridge. aneal@holidayvalley.com. The small wetlands and woodland glades are marvelous and offer visual variety. Parking is available at the eastern trailhead in Westline, a community in Mt. Trail access is via Campus Drive, close to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Really enjoyed this trail. Truly "edu-taining" visitor center/museum exhibits, DO NOT miss! Kinzua Valley Trail | Westline PA Best WesternPlus Bradford Hiking Package Bradford, PA, Best Western Bradford Inn The total package is $299.00 plus tax for two adults. Westline Inn is just before one parking area with pavilion, grill and picnic tables. 100 S. Davis Street Travelers Health | CDC. If you follow the trail to the bottom, there is a trail that goes up the opposite side, a small incline. A detailed brochure with map is available in Smethport at the outdoor kiosk in front of the McKean County Courthouse at 500 West Main Street. Fee is $140.00 + tax for one person, or two people sharing a room. Today, nearly 6 miles of the path provide users a calm, well-maintained trail experience that follows the Kinzua Creek west to Kane. Check with their website on hours. Nice views though. Extended nights & group pricing also available. Located along the banks of the scenic Kinzua Creek, the surface is crushed limestone. A 7-mile trail for hiking, biking: in winter you can experience the solitude and beauty of this trail for cross-country skiing. Travel along the banks of the Kinzua Creek through vibrant forest and marshland bounding with wildlife. Turn left to stay on Forest Road 122, and go 4.2 miles. To reach parking at the Red Bridge Bank Fishing Area from the intersection of US 6 and US 219 in Kane, follow the directions above to Kinzua Road, and go 0.3 mile. The trail follows the creek and they have plenty of benches along the trail facing the creek to allow you to just sit and ponder and enjoy the surroundings. 219 & Rt. Package includes 2 nights lodging, free hot breakfast bar, 4 bottles of bottled water, two ANF decals, and a bag of trail mix. Trail down under the bridge and back up is not for the weak kneed! Trailheads are currently located in the Village of Westline, near the intersection of Westline and Church roads, on U.S. Route 219 near its intersection with Westline Road (Tally Ho) and the Red Bridge Recreation Area (US Route 321). Kane is truly a Star in the forest the five highways of Rt. 321 South, and Rt. We rode from our campsite at red bridge to the trail head and went 10 miles to the new covered bridge. Lodging is available at the course-side Inn at Holiday Valley, the course-side Tamarack Club and area condominiums, townhouses and homes managed by Holiday Valley. 34.4 mi State: California Dirt . Each offers something unique for you to enjoy. This bridge connects the eastern and western portions of the new three-mile trail addition. 6 Best WesternPlus Bradford Hiking Package Bradford, PA, Best Western Bradford Inn We entered near Red Bridge, rode 6 miles to Westline and had friends pick us up because we got a late start and it was too hot for us to ride back. Directions Kinzua Bridge State Park is four miles north of US 6 at Mt. Overnight camping is available at Trace Ridge Campground. 6081 Route 219 South Did skyway and then path to creek. Looking off the olivedale bridge - November 2021, LOOK WHATS NEW ON THE RAIL TRAIL - Scroll down to see more pictures, Covered Bridge @ Olivedale with Fishing Platform. Up to two kids age 17 and under stay free. Fun to see the ruins at the bottom. All around enjoyable for adults and teens! Travelers (pa.gov), Link for CDC Guidelines Trail surface is a little rough but we knew this ahead of time. The trail begins at the southwest corner of the Marilla Bridges Trail. Kane, PA is Trail Central and located on the Knox & Kane Rail Trail (2 blocks from the Inn) and adjacent to numerous trails for hiking, biking and winter sports. The route follows Pennsylvania Bicycle Route Y, and showcases amazing natural beauty and many man-made wonders including the Kinzua Sky Walk, the first steam locomotive, the Zippo lighter, and the first lighthouse on the Great Lakes. Want to report conditions for this trail? Great interactive exhibits! Difficulty is rated easy. Ellicottville, NY 14731 Allegheny National Forest | Trail Central | Kinzua | Camping | Pennsylvania Find Your Own Trail Load More. Fee is $140.00 + tax for one person, or two people sharing a room. Go 0.1 mile to the end of the road, which dead-ends into a parking lot. We'll be back soon. The total package is $299.00 plus tax for two adults. Some muddy/watery areas so recommend boots. kinzuavalleytrailclub@gmail.com, www.kinzuavalleytrail.org/ Package includes one night lodging at a Holiday Valley Property and a 3 hour Aerial Adventure starting at $249 for two people, midweek, tax included. The new section of trail, in addition to being hike/bike and cross-country ski friendly will also welcome equestrian use. Do note that it is quite crowded on weekends, but its still worth it! Stay at the Best Western Bradford Inn, located within walking distance of downtown restaurants. Link for PA Guidelines Jewett on SR 3011. Definitely steep rock steps that strain the quads on the way up! Greg Davis - KVTC Vice President, FROM THIS - Photo by Greg Davis, TO THIS -Photo by Carolyn Stroup, Building the Bridge: (click on arrows to advance pictures), Fishing, Bird Watching, Picnicing, Pet Walking, Hiking, Adventuring, Meditating, Skiing, Bicycling. Moderate. This volunteer, non-profit organization has currently completed a 7-mile linear trail from Westline to the Red Bridge Campground in the Allegheny National Forest of Pennsylvania. kmi@kanemanorinn.com, Fly & Drive: Book Flight from Washington, DC + Car Rental. Package includes one night lodging at a Holiday Valley Property and a 3 hour Aerial Adventure starting at $249 for two people, midweek, tax included. Travel along the banks of the Kinzua Creek through vibrant forest and marshland bounding with wildlife. Backup is more difficult than down. The Trail. 230 Clay St. For the best views: A skywalk supplies superb views of the Kinzua Creek Valley year-round, and the valley is strikingly beautiful when splashed with fall colors. We don't do many long hikes anymore due to age and mobility issues for us and our 14 year old dog, so we look for nice level places like this. Stay 2 nights and get 1 night free. 219 & Rt. Package includes 2 nights lodging, free hot breakfast bar, 4 bottles of bottled water, two ANF decals, and a bag of trail mix. Extended nights & group pricing also available. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. Located between the Allegheny National Forest of Pennsylvania and Allegany State Park in New York, McKean County, Pennsylvania is Trail Central! Difficulty level is easy. Enjoy two nights stay at the Kane Manor Inn and sample the local fare and libations including a $50 voucher at Table 105, Kanes foremost American bistro, wine tasting/meat and cheese tray at Flickerwood Winery ($15 value) and beer tasting or two full glasses of craft beer at our local Logyard Brewing ($12 value). Stay 2 nights and get 1 night free. The trailhead is at Westline, with the non-paved trail ending at the Red Bridge Campground in the Allegheny National Forest. (Definitely go hike to the other part of the bridge!) Pennsylvania has more than 12,000 miles of trails most of which remain accessible during this period. Hiking, biking, jogging and cross-country skiing are all approved uses for the trail, and equestrian use is permitted between the Westline Trailhead and Tally Ho Trailhead. 219 & Rt. Kane, PA 16735 Just bring along your hiking boots, mountain bike or cross-country skis and you'll be ready to experience the solitude and beauty of this marvelous trail. This is a popular trail for walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trailhead is clearly marked and there is adequate parking. Enjoy two nights stay at the Kane Manor Inn and sample the local fare and libations including a $50 voucher at Table 105, Kanes foremost American bistro, wine tasting/meat and cheese tray at Flickerwood Winery ($15 value) and beer tasting or two full glasses of craft beer at our local Logyard Brewing ($12 value). At the top of the other side there are logging trails. Extended nights & group pricing also available. Jewett, the best place to begin your trail experience. This 1.5 mile section is a railroad grade dating back to the 1800s. $549 for 2 nights for 2 adults. 2952 Route 219 TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Miles and miles of trails offer a relaxing and fun way to get away from it all in any season. 230 Clay St. Fee is $140.00 + tax for one person, or two people sharing a room. Visit the museum! Trail was very steep down and back up. MJ2KB Trail Club. Events. We are from New York, and visit family in NW Pennsylvania often. A lot of thought went into this trail and the organizers did an amazing job to ensure a tremendous experience in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest! What a great asset to the area!!! Intersection of Rt. Download the Travel Guide. Stay at the Inn and enjoy 2 days of golf with 18 holes per day, plus club cleaning and storage, and unlimited range balls at our practice facility. We hike, bike, and ski this trail often. If you are in the area, make sure to try them all! Some areas were washed out due to storms but very much passable. 219. Masks are mandatory, as is maintaining 6 feet of social distancing. 716-699-2345 Note that motorized vehicles are prohibited along the Kinzua Valley Trail, with the exception of handicapped scooters and power chairs. Worth it though, to check out the amazing wreck of the bridge. Enjoy two nights stay at the Kane Manor Inn and sample the local fare and libations including a $50 voucher at Table 105, Kanes foremost American bistro, wine tasting/meat and cheese tray at Flickerwood Winery ($15 value) and beer tasting or two full glasses of craft beer at our local Logyard Brewing ($12 value).