HIKE, BIKE, SKI or RIDE THE KVT (equestrian use designated between Westline & Tally Ho Trailheads, and US Route 219 & Guffey only)
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WELCOME TO THE KINZUA VALLEY TRAIL
Celebrating our 25th year the KVT gently winds alongside the Kinzua Creek, spanning 10 miles and growing, into the Allegheny National Forest.
Message from our President:
I wish to thank everyone involved in this new section of the trail.
From the Guffey Trailhead, in the near future trail users will be able to utilize the old Guffey Road, a 3.9 Mile Trail, to reach Mt. Jewett and on to Kinzua Bridge State Park. The 3.9 Mile section is for more experienced riders with rough terrain rocks, ruts, and is an overall more Aggressive experience where hikers and bikers can go from Red Bridge to Kinzua Bridge State Park, a total distance of 21 miles.
The Kinzua Valley Trail Club celebrates 25 years of building and maintaining trails for individuals of all ages and abilities to enjoy.
Thank you for your support,
Don Cummins, President of KVT
2024 MOON DANCE - 25th Anniversary
We had a great time at our Moon Dance Celebration! Thanks to all for your continued support of our beautiful trail.
Photo provided by Skinny Owl media from our 2023 moon dance, we had a wonderful evening! Thank you for your continued support.
We had a great time at the 2024 Trout Opener!
Thank you for all of your continued support!
2024 Cabin Fever party, Saturday January 27th at the westline inn
We had a great day at the Cabin Fever Party, hosted by the Westline Inn! Thank you to everyone for their continued support.
Above is a feature from the bradford era, and photo by wade aiken.
2023 KVTC’s Annual ‘Trout Opener’ was a hit! Thank you to everyone that helped sell ham & leek sandwiches and to all the fishermen and women that supported our trail club by purchasing a meal,
KVTC members, L-R; Don Cummins; Carolyn Stroup; Jeff Munch; Mike Cummins; Lynn Munch; Paul Wood’; Joel Wood.
Kiosk with Memorial Brick area
NEW! “BRICK CAMPAIGN” - As a supporter of the KVTC and the rail trail, would you like to purchase a memorial brick to recognize someone or an organization of your choice? Bricks come in two different sizes and will be placed around our Kiosk at our trailhead in Westline.
click on the brick to print the PDF application.
Or click HERE to purchase your brick online.
recent history
In 2018, the Kinzua Valley Trail Club was successful in securing a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to construct a three-mile extension of the Kinzua Valley Trail from Westline eastward to US Route 219. This section now connects to the new, fenced-in trailhead at the old “Tally Ho” location, just adjacent to Route 219.
Construction of a covered bridge over the Kinzua Creek located at the old village of Olivedale is now complete with an ADA Accessible fishing deck. This bridge connects the eastern and western portions of the new three-mile trail addition. The KVTC, through the help of grants, financial donations and a generous donation of hand-worked pine timbers, has converted the original designated bridge design into a more fitting and attractive “covered bridge” style. This was built using the post and beam frame construction method and is similar in style to many of the old, historic covered bridges of northwestern Pennsylvania. (Submitted by Greg Davis)
FROM THIS - Photo by Greg Davis
TO THIS -Photo by Carolyn Stroup
Building the Bridge:
HAPPENINGS ON THE KINZUA VALLEY TRAIL
Fishing, Bird Watching, Picnicing, Pet Walking, Hiking, Adventuring, Meditating, Skiing, Bicycling…. the choice is yours! (send us pictures of your activities on the trail - (kinzuavalleytrail@gmail.com)
Hike, bike, or ski the beautiful Kinzua Valley Trail in Northwestern Pennsylvania! Travel along the banks of the Kinzua Creek through vibrant forest and marshland bounding with wildlife. Just bring your boots, bike, or skis and take to the trail for serenity or adventure.
Snowshoeing is gaining popularity on the trail, and equestrians can now ride the trail from US Route 219 (Tally Ho Trailhead) into Westline. Please stay to the right of the bike path and do not leave a mess on the trail. We need a location to install a tie-up rail in Westline - any ideas, contact us.
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! Presently, the KVT spans 7 miles, starting at the trailhead in the Village of Westline and continuing to Red Bridge Recreation Area of the Allegheny Reservoir. But, work is ongoing to extend the trail all the way to Kinzua Bridge State Park near Mount Jewett for a total of 21 miles! (New trail construction has begun betweem US Rte 219 and Guffey.)
MEMORIAL BENCHES ALONG THE KINZUA VALLEY TRAIL
WINTER-
ON THE KINZUA VALLEY TRAIL
2019-2020
THIS IS OUR NEW TRAILHEAD AT US ROUTE 219. THE TRAIL IS CONNECTED TO THE TRAILHEAD IN WESTLINE. SEE OUR MAINTENANCE PAGE FOR MORE PICTURES OF PROJECTS COMPLETED BY OUR VOLUNTEERS. EQUESTRIANS MAY TIME UP HERE AND AGAIN AT THE WESTLINE TRAILHEAD.
Kinzua Valley Trail Club’s goal is to reach the Kinzua Bridge State Park - see you there!