1 2015 Annual Trails Report

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2015 Annual Trails Report

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Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee

The Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee is a volunteer advisory committee of the Department of Con-

servation and Natural Resources and is pleased to support Pennsylvanians in plan-ning, developing, and promoting an out-standing network of greenways and trails across the commonwealth.

The 2015 Annual Trails Report illustrates the great dedication of many trail planners, builders, volunteers, funders, and advo-cates to advance the goal of having a trail within 15 minutes of every citizen to facili-tate recreation, transportation, and healthy lifestyles. Thanks to their continued efforts, citizens have greater access to trails than ever before and Pennsylvania has become one of the premier destinations in the Unit-ed States for trail-based tourism.

We encourage everyone to experience the Keystone State through the ever-expanding trail network. Learn more and plan your next trip by visiting explorepatrails.com and visitpa.com.

Sincerely,

Andrew HamiltonAndrew Hamilton, ChairTrail Advisory Committee

Andrew Hamilton, Chair (at large)Jane Sheffield, Vice-Chair (at large)Thomas Baxter, Secretary (bicycling)Betsy Aiken (trail trainers)Eric Bruggeman (ATV riding)Kyle Buchter (4-wheel driving)Jane Citron (horseback riding)John Confer (trail advocates)John Daniel Glass (trail walkers)Carl Keleman (at large)Larry Knutson (trail builders)Janie French (snowmobiling)Jim Foster (hiking)Jim Laird (off-highway motorcycling)Nick Loftus (mountain biking)Shawn McLauglin (at large)William Ritting, III (disabilities)Michael Stokes (trail planners)David Washousky (water trail users)Michael White (cross country skiing)

Trail Advisory Committee

Diane Kripas, DCNRAlexander MacDonald, DCNRMark Hansford, DCNRMike Kmiecinski, DCNRHannah Greenberg, DCNRJeffrey Johns, DCNRJason Hall, DCNRJacqueline Koons-Felion, PennDOTKathy Dimpsey, FHWA

Staff

Message from the Chair

Cover Photo: 2015 Trail of the Year, Heritage Rail Trail County Park in York CountyOpposite Page Photo: Pinkerton Tunnel along the Great Allegheny Passage in Somerset County

http://explorepatrails.com

http://visitpa.com

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4 Introduction

Local/Regional Projects

Northwest Region14 Allegheny National Forest

15 Headwaters Park

15 North Country National Scenic Trail

16 Oil Creek Memorial Landing

17 Redbank Valley Trail

18 Walkable Warren

Southwest Region19 Borough of Emlenton Trail Town

19 Kiski-Congemaugh Water Trail

20 Loyalhanna Creek Water Trail

21 Mon River Valley Coalition

22 Rachel Carson Trail

23 Three Rivers Water Trail

Northcentral Region24 Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area

25 Donut Hole Trail

26 Loyalsock State Forest

27 North Branch Canal Trail

28 Poe Paddy Tunnel

Southcentral Region29 Bedford Heritage Trail

30 Great Allegheny Passage

31 Gettysburg Inner Loop

32 HB&T Trail

32 Juniata River Water Trail

33 Kiski-Conemaugh Water Trail

9 Celebrating Trails

Contents

46 Resources

7 2015 Trail of the Year

34 Path of the Flood Trail

35 Standing Stone Trail

36 Swatara Water Trail

Northeast Region37 HMS Accessible Trail

38 Lehigh River Water Trail

39 Nay Aug Avenue Natural Play Area

40 Ridley Creek State Park

Southeast Region41 Bridesburg Riverfront Park

42 Chester Valley Rail Trail

43 The Circuit Trails

44 Manayunk Bridge

45 Pennypack Trail

45 Pottstown River Walk

6 2015 Highlights

5 2014-19 Strategic Plan

8 2015 River of the Year

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Collaboration was instrumental in the trail work accomplished in 2015. Organi-zations, municipalities and coalitions partnered with other key stakeholders to develop new and improve existing trails.

These partnerships continue even once the trail is constructed or a particular segment is rebuilt; and these connections, much like the trails themselves, grow. Organizations combine efforts and resources to build, maintain and manage trail projects and also to connect people to these special destinations.

The opposite page highlights the success of 2015 in terms of numbers and dollars; dozens of projects completed, dozens more awarded and millions of dollars leveraged locally. But the real success stories are depicted on the following pages. These stories, contributed by organizations working on the ground, fulfill an important goal–to en-sure every person in Pennsylvania is within 15 minutes of a trail. And, as demonstrated by these stories, trails are not just for recreation anymore. Trails provide safe access to work, school, shopping and play. They provide opportunities for people to live a healthier lifestyle while experiencing deeper connections with nature, culture and his-tory within their community.

Introduction

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Above Photo: Northwest Lancaster County River TrailOpposite Page Photo: Volunteers working along Standing Stone Trail.

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For decades, Pennsylvania has been a leader in trail development. Building on this success, DCNR’s Pennsylvania Land and Water Trail Network Strategic Plan, along with the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, lays a course

of action to improve the statewide network of trails and greenways.

Plan Recommendations• Close priority gaps in Pennsylvania’s statewide land and water trail network to achieve

the overall goal of having a trail within 15 minutes of every citizen.‒ Top Ten Trail Gaps Map: gis.dcnr.state.pa.us/storymaps/trailgaps‒ Priority Trail Gaps Map: maps.dcnr.pa.gov/trailgaps

• Coordinate state and federal funding programs to leverage maximum investment in priority trail projects.

• Cultivate diverse partnerships to build capacity to address local and regional trail needs. • Develop a marketing strategy to promote Pennsylvania as a premier land and water trail

destination.• Connect community assets through accessible trail networks.• Elevate the priority to maintain and improve existing land and water trails and related

infrastructure.• Promote the economic, environmental, and public health benefits of trails through

education and outreach.

Strategic Plan

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http://dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_20030875.pdf

http://www.paoutdoorrecplan.com

http://www.gis.dcnr.state.pa.us/storymaps/trailgaps

http://maps.dcnr.pa.gov/trailgaps

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2015 Highlights

DCNR Funded Projects Completed• 29 trail grant projects completed totaling $7,852,583 in grant funds• Nearly 49 miles of new non-motorized trail, including 10 bridges and eight trailheads• Nearly three miles of new motorized trail, including a Keystone Site and three trailheads• Several education and training programs for trail community

Projects Awarded DCNR Funding• 67 trail applications received requesting $15.6M• 39 trail projects awarded $7.2M in grant funds, leveraging $13M in local match• 26 projects address statewide or regional trail networks• 5 projects address statewide or regional trail gaps• 330 acres of land to be acquired for 16 miles of new trails• 81.5 miles of new trails to be planned (addressing three statewide or regional gaps)• 27 miles of new trails to be constructed (including 11 trailheads, 9 parking areas, four bridges

and a comfort facility) addressing two gaps on statewide significant trails• 28.5 miles of existing trails to be rehabilitated (including five trailheads, three parking areas

and six bridges)• Four equipment purchases to maintain 408 miles of motorized and non-motorized trails

Above Photo: Volunteers help out along Swatara Water Trail in Lebanon County.

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2015 Pennsylvania Trail of the Year

The 2nd annual Pennsylvania Trail of the Year designation was awarded to the Heritage Rail Trail County Park in York County. DCNR’s Trail Advisory Committee had to choose from 21 very competitive trail nominations, an increase from the 18 nominations the previous year.

Governor Tom Wolf announced the designation on February 11, 2015, “I’m excited that a trail close to my home has received this special designation. It helps make an important point that trails provide our citizens with nearby opportunities for affordable outdoor exercise, and play an important role in the economic vitality of nearby communities.”

“Congratulations York County!” Cindy Dunn, DCNR Secretary, said adding that the Heritage Trail was chosen due to the health and fitness significance it holds with the local community as well as a strong link to the region’s history.

The trail also connects with the Torrey

C. Brown Trail in Maryland, giving locals and tourists alike 43 miles of continuous trail. In 2013, visitation to the trail was recorded at over 311,000 visitors. The trail even has a fully functional tourism train that runs for ten miles along the trail, as well as several functioning rail lines nearby, a rarity for a Pennsylvania rail-trail.

Tammy Klunk, manager of the

Heritage Rail Trail and director of York County Department of Parks and Recreation was greatly impressed with the designation, stating, “We have amazing trails all across Pennsylvania, and to be recognized this year as the best is a great honor.”

The Trail of the Year designation was created to garner more support for Pennsylvania trails as well as inform citizens of the many valuable recreational assets available to them within the state. Learn more at yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/heritage-rail-trail-park.html.

H e r i ta g e r a i l t r a i l Y o r k C o u n t Y

Photo credits: David F. Brown

The Heritage Rail Trail County Park in southern York County has been designated as the 2015 Trail of the Year by the Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee. Established in 1992, the 21-mile rail trail is designed for hiking, bicycling, running, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snow shoeing. The trail connects the historic district of downtown York to Maryland’s Torrey C. Brown Trail to create a continuous 43-mile trail that includes seven railroad structures on the National Register of Historic Places and an operating tourism train. Visitation exceeds 300,000 annually.https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/heritage-rail-trail-park.html • http://www.yorkcountytrails.org/

http://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/heritage-rail-trail-park.html

http://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/heritage-rail-trail-park.html

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2015 Pennsylvania River of the Year

The Conewango Creek has been voted the 2015 Pennsylvania River of the Year.

A tributary of the Allegheny River, Conewango Creek flows 71 miles through northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York. Though challenged by sediment pollution in some areas, the Conewango’s water quality sustains two rare fish species. The waterway also is home to 19 native, freshwater mussel species, and boasts a biodiversity rich in river otters, bald eagles, ospreys, herons and other wildlife. Conewango Creek is located in the PA Wilds Conservation Landscape.

The Conewango Creek Watershed Association (CCWA), which was instrumental in this achievement, used the designation to heighten awareness about the their work to protect Conewango Creek.

Using the $10,000 leadership grant which was awarded along with the honor, the organization hosted a variety of

educational and outreach events throughout the year to keep the spotlight on this waterway.

The 2015 Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit was held in Warren in September and CCWA hosted

a sojourn for conference participants, including DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn.

The seventh annual Allegheny River and Conewango Creek Cleanup also took place in September. 112 volunteers, over three days, retrieved 20 cubic yards of trash, 32 cubic yards of metals, and dozens of tires from in and along the creek.

“Just promoting Conewango Creek for River of the Year has brought a lot of awareness of the creek locally and regionally. The creek is now ‘on the radar’ for many people that never really thought much about it before,” said Conewango Creek Watershed Association Chairman Steve Kimbal.

Learn more at conewangocreek.org.

http://conewangocreek.org

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Celebrating TrailsAcross Pennsylvania

Special Honors2015 Trail Advocacy AwardSilas Chamberlin was honored with the 2015 Trail Advocacy Award at the 22nd American Trails International Trails Symposium in recognition of his successful efforts to influence public policy relating to trai work.

Chamberlin, who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Schuylkill River National & State Heritage Area, offers a novel perspective to his work on trails. Trained as a historian, he has extensive professional experience as a non-profit manager and a government official. He illustrates a deep commitment to promoting trail development and use throughout Pennsylvania and the nation.

Chamberlin has amassed a number of significant achievements that have advanced the trails community, often in unconventional ways that extend well-beyond actual trail construction.

For six years, he served as Director of Stewardship at the Delaware & Lehigh

National Heritage Corridor. A key achievement of his was founding the D&L Trail Alliance, a partnership of more than 100 federal, state, and local stakeholders in the development and stewardship of the 165-mile D&L Trail.

In 2014, he became a DCNR Regional Advisor in which he helped to advance a statewide vision for trails and assisted often-isolated groups to develop consensus around their shared goals.

Chamberlin consistently prioritizes opportunities to bring the regional trails community together to share best practices and learn from one another.

The Wildlands Conservancy’s Bike and Boat Program received American Trails 2015 Kids and Trails Award. The pro-gram is a model of experiential environ-mental education that has connected tens of thousands of kids to the Lehigh River Water Trail and the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Trail while promoting healthy active lifestyles for nearly 15 years. During the last two years the program has grown significantly, and has connected more kids to nature than ever before.

In addition to its educational merits, the

2015 Kids and Trails Award

http://americantrails.org/awards/portland/Chamberlin.html



http://americantrails.org/awards/portland/kids15.html

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2015 Trail Sharing AwardThe Nortumberland County Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area received American Trails’ 2015 Trail Sharing Award in recognition of its innovative and successful trail sharing efforts.

The AOAA accommodates a wide variety of recreational opportunities. In addition to ATV and motorcycle riding, snowmobilers enjoy riding when snow cover allows. The nonmotorized uses include horseback riding, bicycling, and hiking.

AOAA has given considerable consideration to providing separate trails where possible for different uses. Further, management and operational policies of the AOAA focuses on efforts to educate all visitors, whatever their recreational interest, on trail safety and trail etiquette.

Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame

The Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame was developed by the Museum to honor persons who have made exceptional and positive contributions to the Appalachian Trail or the A.T. community. The fifth annual Hall of Fame Induction

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heri-tage Corridor (D&L) has partnered with St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) to create the Get Your Tail on the Trail program. This program received American Trails’ 2015 Trails for Health Award because it connects people to the opportunities along the 165-mile D&L Trail while increasing health awareness in the community.

The program challenges the community to get active and offers monthly events through guided bike rides, walks, and runs on the D&L Trail. The program also offers health assessment measurements to gauge weight, blood pressure, diabetes and nutrition.

To date, 4136 registrants have tracked 340,287 miles.

The program has raised awareness of the D&L Trail and has enabled SLUHN to conduct needed Community Health Needs Assessments.

2015 Trails for Health Award

program offers an exceptional opportu-nity for personal growth. As some science teachers seek the program out for ecology opportunities, many gym teachers and counselors use the program specifically for the superior personal achievement and team building benefits that come from taking part in the program’s activities. Additionally, as younger generations are becoming more and more disconnected from nature, promoting these activities encourages going outside and physical fit-ness through outdoor recreation.

http://americantrails.org/awards/portland/sharing15.html

http://americantrails.org/awards/portland/sharing15.html

http://americantrails.org/awards/portland/health15.html

http://americantrails.org/awards/portland/health15.html

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Schuylkill River Trail - Best Urban TrailIn September, federal, state and local officials joined trail enthusiasts at a gathering along Philadelphia’s beautiful Schuylkill Banks to celebrate the Schuylkill River Trail’s designation as Best Urban Trail in a USA TODAY Reader’s Choice poll. The event was highlighted by the unfurling of five banners—one for each county the trail passes through. Speakers included DCNR Secretary Cindy

Outreach and EducationDonegal Township Riverfront ParkIn June 2015, a dedication of the mosaic tile mural and artful benches at the East Donegal Township Riverfront Park was held. The 225-foot long mosaic tile mural, consisting of nearly 4,000 tiles, was designed and created by approximately 900 students at Donegal Intermediate school, with the guidance of art teacher Gina Fisichella and local artist Kevin Lehman. The mural depicts a number of scenes, each representing a facet of Lancaster County heritage connected to the Susquehanna River.

In addition to the dedication, the connection of trail between East Donegal Township’s Riverfront Park and the

Buffalo Valley Rail Trail HonoredThe Buffalo Valley Rail Trail received a 2015 Commonwealth Award from 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania in December 2015. Located in Union County and owned and operated by the Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority, the rail trail is a multi-phased project entailing the conversion of an historic rail line into over nine miles of pedestrian and bike trail. The project is ultimately envisioned to connect the West Branch Susquehanna River with the Boroughs of Lewisburg and Mifflinburg. The project’s design team includes Larson Design Group, Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority and the Union County Planning Department.

Ceremony and Banquet was held on June 5th, 2015 at the Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. The 2015 inductees to the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame class were Nestell K. “Ned” Anderson of Sherman, CT; Margaret C. Drummond of Atlanta, GA, Stanley A. Murray of Kingsport, TN and Raymond H. Torrey of New York City, NY.

Dunn, PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards and PA DEP Secretary John Quigley, as well as National Park Service Northeast Regional Director Mike Caldwell. The speakers voiced strong support for the trail, and emphasized its value to the city and to the region as a whole.

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Paddling Packsaddle GapIn May 2015, dozens of young Indiana County professionals experienced a paddle on scenic Packsaddle Gap, between Robinson and Blairsville. The Pittsburgh-to-Harrisburg Main Line Canal Greenway coordinated the event for the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce with the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy and the Blairsville Community Development Authority. Paddlers were treated to a presentation from Frank Maguire, PA Environmental Council, on the economic impact associated with long distance bike trail systems and water trails. The event showcased how local natural and recreation resources attract and retain talent, in addition to serving as a tourism draw.

Susquehanna River Trail EventsThe Susquehanna River Trail Association held its Roaring Bull Canoe, Kayak, and SUP Race was held in June on the same course as previous years – from the mouth of Mahantango Creek to the mouth of Wisconisco Creek. Four racers participated in the competitive nine-mile course and 16 racers in the six-mile recreational course.

The Association held a Family Paddle in September which offered a more relaxed experience; the event encourages participants of all ages to take to the water and appreciate the breathtaking views of the Appalachian ridges and likely a bald eagle or two.

The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership works to build community engagement along the Tacony Creek Park trail.

In 2015, the Partnership introduced two programs with the goal to connect urban neighbors to their local creek. The Nature’s Hidden Surprises is a series of monthly nature walks guided environmental educator, Judith Gratz. Each month features a different topic and hands-on learning experience guided by nature’s seasons. Partnering with local historical societies and experts, TTF developed a watershed history series entitled Trails through Time–a series with guided walking and bus tours as well as presentations highlighting local history.

Tacony Creek Park Trail Outreach

Enhanced Greenway WebsiteA new website for the Pittsburgh-to-Harrisburg Main Line Canal Greenway™, a 320-mile corridor of hub communities and heritage sites connected by land and water trails, was introduced in July 2015. The site will help enhance the experience for visitors to the Greenway by boat and bike while showcasing nearby heritage sites and distinctive communities. The website also directs land and water trail users to partners whose efforts have resulted in restored rivers and streams. See mainlinecanalgreenway.org.

Conoy Township Koser Park was recognized thanks to the completion last fall of the Schock’s Mill River Walkway.

http://mainlinecanalgreenway.org

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Snowmobile Trail Mini-GrantsThe Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Asso-ciation partners with DCNR each year to offer mini-grants to volunteer snowmobile clubs for grooming, maintaining, and de-veloping new snowmobile trails. In 2015, volunteer snowmobile clubs contributed to the safety and quality of snowmobiling by completing twenty-seven mini-grant projects. Funding assistance for these projects totaled over $110,000.

In addition to repairing and reclaiming washed-out and damaged trails, volun-teers also widened snowmobile trails and corrected dangerous curves. Some clubs created new or connector trails, extending the overall length of trails.

Trail Workshop Mini-GrantsThe PA Park and Recreation Society, through its DCNR-funded Regional Trail Workshop Grants, supported several training across the state, educating nearly 200 individuals.

A regional summit was held by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy; the summit focused on developing a proactive approach to wellness and emphasized the importance of innovative partnerships.

The PA Land Trust Association offered a full-day of trail training at the PA Land Conservation Conference.

PA Parks and Forests Foundation and East Bradford Township each offered two-day hands-on training sessions for constructing and maintaining trails.

2015 Greenways and Trail Summit

Prior to the paddle along Conewango Creek, watershed association Presi-dent Elizabeth Dropp presents DCNR Secretary Dunn with a River of the Year shirt.

The Pennsylva-nia Greenways and Trails Sum-mit, held in Warren, brought together trail builders, plan-ners, and ad-vocates from across the state to share new ideas and learn.

Each year, the summit offers outdoor activi-ties that allows attendees to not just talk about trails but to actively experience a lo-cal trail and hear first hand from local trail managers regarding specific challenges and successes. This year, attendees were treated to paddle along the 2015 River of the Year, the Conewango Creek. The Conewango Creek Watershed Association led the sojourn which was attended by 25 conference participants including DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn.

Former Pittsburgh Mayor, Tom Murphy, in his keynote address, challenged attend-ees to demand that government spend-ing reflects the kind of communities in which people want to live. A panel of state agency leaders, following the keynote, discussed the vision of cooperation.

The Summit offered numerous breakout sessions and robust opportunities to net-work and re-energize.

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Northwest Region

Volunteers, staff and contractors were busy maintaining and install-ing im-provements on various trail sys-tems within the Allegh-eny Na-tional For-est (ANF) in 2015.

The park’s All-Terrain Vehicle trails are heavily used and therefore require con-stant care. Heavy maintenance work was completed in July, including excavation, grading, and the installation of new sur-face material. Some light maintenance work was also completed and new sig-nage was installed.

The forest’s snowmobile trails also bene-fited from various maintenance and im-provement projects. Three new culverts were installed in the Brown Run area of

the forest; a stream-bank sta-bilization project was com-pleted on Yeager Brook; and Mor-rison Run required 22 tons of new bedding

material and light maintenance.

Much of the work completed on the snow-mobile trails was accomplished by volun-teers of two regional snowmobile clubs._____________________________________Project Leader: Allegheny National Forest

Partners: Forest County Snowmobile Club and Marienville Trailriders, North Country Trail As-sociation – Allegheny National Forest Chapter and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Learn more at fs.usda.gov/allegheny.

Elk, Forest, McKean and Warren counties

Allegheny National Forest–Motorized Trails

http://www.fs.usda.gov/allegheny

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The North Country National Scenic Trail passes through seven states, including a portion of northwestern Pennsylvania, where it winds through the Allegheny National Forest.

The North Country Trail Association (NCTA) works across state lines to unite

Headwaters Park, with its 70 acres and three miles of trails, demonstrates that nature can exist within an urban setting if proper conservation practices are implemented.

In 2015, park staff embarked on two major improvements following the completion of the park’s master site plan.

In April, a local Boy Scout troop donated time and labor to plant 600 evergreen trees along the Interstate 90 corridor. With guidance from park staff, the scouts planted a mixture of spruce trees along 1,600 feet of highway boundary. This buffer of trees, over time, will also block much of the highway noise that is currently heard throughout the park, particularly during the winter months.

In September, the park was awarded grant funding to create an ADA accessible connector trail between the parking lot and trailhead. The surface of the trail sports a permeable

trail mix, allowing surface water to be filtered into the soil below. Native trees will be planted along the trail in spring 2016 to produce shade for visitors and also help keep soil erosion at a minimum.

Park staff is incredibly proud of Headwaters Park and grateful for the support from funders and visitors. _____________________________________Project Leader: Headwaters Trust

Partners: Boy Scouts, City of Erie, DCNR Bureau of Forestry, District 14

Learn more at headwaterspark.com.

and support stakeholders in building and maintaining the trail.

NCTA-led trail improvements in 2015 included the construction of a new bridge at Four Mile Run; the installation of a new shelter near Gibbs Hill; 2.7 miles of new trail near West Sunbury and 3.2 new

Headwaters ParkCity of Erie (Erie County)

North Country National Scenic TrailButler and Beaver counties

http://headwaterspark.com

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The Oil Creek Memorial Landing project offered the Oil Region Alliance a unique opportunity to transform five narrow parcels, located at the edge of an old industrial corridor and adjacent to a waterway, into a recreational asset.

The Alliance engaged key partners to

develop the 0.7-acre site into a trailhead for the southern end of McClintock Trail and create public access to Oil Creek.

The Alliance worked with property owners who all agreed to donate or sell at the nominal assessed value. In

addition, the Alliance secured private donations for the purchase of the land.

miles of trail in Beaver County, including three new bridges along the path.

A 26-foot bridge was replaced along the North Country National Scenic Trail in the ANF.

In addition, volunteers blazed 50 miles of trail in the Allegheny National Forest and built a new parking lot.

NCTA held a number of events in 2015 including the 4th annual Allegheny 100 Backpacking Challenge, a test of stamina and skill in which participants complete a 100-mile hike along the trail. The event

attracted 103 entrants, of which only 13 completed the challenge.

For the less rugged, NCTA organized a variety of community hikes and trail improvement

events. _____________________________________Project Leader: North Country Trails Association

Partners: Allegheny National Forest, City of Parker, Keystone Trails Association, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Game Commission

Learn more at northcountrytrail.org.

Oil Creek Memorial LandingOil City (Venango County)

BEFORE AFTER

http://northcountrytrail.org

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and trash removal, grading, paving, the installation of a stormwater management system and other site amenities.

Phase II of the project will be completed in 2016._____________________________________Project Leader: Oil Region Alliance

Partners: City of Oil, C. Justus Charitable Foundation, National Park Service, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Learn more at oilregion.org.

Redbank Valley Trail crawls along Red Bank Creek for 42 scenic miles across three counties. With support of local partners and volunteers, major trail enhancements and maintenance occurred throughout 2015.

Thousands of volunteer hours were donated to improve the trail including removing downed trees and cleaning up landslides. When felled trees damaged railings along the Rachel Carson Bridge just before July 4th, volunteers jumped into action and cleared the trail and repaired railings in time for trail users to enjoy over the holiday weekend.

Climax Tunnel repairs were completed by strengthening a portion of its ceiling.

In addition, work progressed to improve drainage, remove brush and trees, and grade and compact 14 miles of trail. Volunteers also installed crushed limestone along an additional 9 miles.

Volunteers also installed a kayak launch below the Rev. Dr. Joseph Mateer Memorial Bridge in Jefferson County.

An updated map and website were completed in 2015 to assist increasing numbers of trail users.

_____________________________________Project Leader: Allegheny Valley Land Trust and Redbank Valley Trails Association

Partners: Pittsburgh Foundation, Rosebud Mining, Western PA Conservancy

Learn more at redbankvalleytrails.org.

A DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Grant was acquired for engineering and design. An adjacent retailer offered visitors the use of its restrooms, eliminating the need for public facilities.

Oil City helped to secure federal funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program for Phase 1 construction in 2013.

Construction of Phase I, which was completed in October, included clearing

Redbank Valley TrailArmstrong, Clarion and Jefferson counties

http://oilregion.org

http://redbankvalleytrails.org

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Walkable Warren promotes healthy lifestyles by en-couraging pedestrian and bicy-cling as alterna-tive modes of travel in and around the City of Warren. The initiative was approved by Warren City Council in June 2014, with the goal of linking existing trails on the outskirts of the City with the City’s downtown.

Warren has a wealth of scenic landscapes, historic architecture, public parks, and trails that are best experienced on foot or by bicycle.

The Walkable Warren Corridor weaves its way through the city allowing visitors to experience its vast amenities. While the corridor provides the backbone for the non-motorized traffic route, trail loops extend beyond the main trail to link people to specific attractions.

Kiosks and directional markers were add-ed along the corridor in 2015; these signs help visitors to better navigate the trail but more importantly to enhance their

experience. The kiosks offer per-spective on historical landmarks, archi-tectural and rec-reational attractions as well as the city’s natural

resources.

In fall 2015, the Greenways and Trail Sum-mit was held in Warren and dozens of at-tendees of the conference took advantage of the corridor.

Walkable Warren supports the City’s com-mitment to a bike and pedestrian friendly community. Walkable Warren provides an inexpensive way to utilize existing infrastructure to promote the community while encouraging healthy lifestyles. _____________________________________Project Leader: Warren County Planning Office and Experience, Inc.

Partners: City of Warren, Lumber Heritage Re-gion of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Wilds Plan-ning Team and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Learn more at alleghenycommunitycenter.com/walkable-warren.

Walkable WarrenCity of Warren (Warren County)

http://alleghenycommunitycenter.com/walkable-warren

http://alleghenycommunitycenter.com/walkable-warren

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Southwest Region

The Borough of Emlenton, located at the southern edge of the Oil Region National Heritage Area, is also at the southern end of the Allegheny River Trail in Venango County. Designated as an official Trail Town in 2015 (through the Trail Town Program®), the community sought to provide a safe route for cyclists and still keep them connected to the businesses.

A trail route study was completed in 2013 to determine the safest route for cyclists traveling in the community. The study recommended and Borough Council approved the trail route to be a share-the-road on River Avenue, with a walk/bike zone on Main Street.

The Oil Region Alliance partnered with

the Borough of Emlenton to secure funding for signage, sharrows (shared roadway bicycle marking), and a kiosk.

Emlenton Borough takes its Trail Town designation seriously and plans to develop a trailhead and additional amenities on the east side of the community to accommodate a growing number of visitors._____________________________________Project Leader: Emlenton Borough, Oil Region Alliance

Partners: Northwest Regional Planning and Development Commission and The Progress Fund

Learn more at emlentonpa.com.

In 2015 several communities along 26 river miles in Indiana, Westmoreland, and Armstrong counties implemented recommendations from the 2012 Kiski Valley Greenway, Trails, and Downtown Connectivity Plan. The projects were administered by Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area and coordinated though the

Main Line Canal Greenway.

Seven wooden kiosks and benches, most of which constructed by volunteers, were installed at river and trail access points. Each kiosk provided one panel for community use and the other designated for interpretative signs and maps.

Emlenton Trail TownEmlenton Borough (Venango County)

Kiski-Conemaugh Water TrailArmstrong, Indiana and Westmoreland counties

http://emlentonpa.com

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Westmoreland, Indiana, and Armstrong counties provided in-kind services by designing trail maps of Saltsburg, Avonmore, East Vandergrift, Vandergrift, Leechburg and Freeport in order to direct river and trail users to each town’s businesses and points of interest.

Six signs were created to illustrate individual town histories, regional heritage, and the role of environmental restoration in economic sustainability. This valley overflows with fascinating stories, but they are often hard to unearth. The panels show case these stories and direct readers to local historical societies, where even more secrets are hiding! _____________________________________Project Leader: Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area and Main Line Canal Greenway

Partners: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Indiana County, Westmoreland County

Learn more at Facebook.com/KiskiConemaugh WaterTrail.

Loyalhanna Creek offers a variety of paddling experiences: whitewater and moving flatwater through scenic ravines and still water on Loyalhanna Lake with open views of birds and wildlife.

In June, the Loyalhanna Watershed Association (LWA) constructed a new and improved parking area and access ramp to the Loyalhanna Creek just below the Mission Road Bridge in Latrobe with services and materials donated by

Howard Concrete Pumping Co. The new ramp provides safe access for paddling enthusiasts as well as fisherman the opportunity to enjoy an additional section of the Loyalhanna.

Through funding received from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the Association will begin installing new mile marker signs along the Loyalhanna Creek at key access points in 2016. The program is intended to increase safety and

Loyalhanna Creek Water TrailCity of Latrobe (Westmoreland County)

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awareness to boaters traveling along the Loyalhanna Creek Water Trail.

In May, over 100 paddlers participated in the 2nd Annual Loyalhanna Sojourn, a nine-mile paddle along the Loyalhanna Creek. LWA worked with various partners to plan and execute the event. Following the sojourn, a free festival with food and live music was held by Derry Area Revitalization Corporation and New Alexandria Borough.

Due to its great success, plans are already in the works for a 3rd annual sojourn. _____________________________________Project Leader: Loyalhanna Watershed Association

Partners: Howard Concrete Pumping Co., Latrobe-GLSD Parks and Recreation, Keystone State Park, New Alexandria Borough, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers

Learn more at loyalhannawatershed.org.

The Mon River Valley Coalition brings together a dozen communities as well as county planning and economic development agencies, county commissioners and several legislators on a quarterly basis to discuss regional issues.

The stakeholders originally came together to facilitate the designation of the National Road Heritage Corridor. Those involved in the process realized the value in regional collaboration and

decided to establish a coalition.

At the urging of Rep. Pam Snyder, the

Mon River Valley CoalitionCommunities within Fayette, Greene and Washington counties

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Coalition completed a five-year action plan setting priorities for improving infrastructure and access to the Mon River, establishing collaborative marketing strategies, launching a regional signage program and efforts to draw new businesses and visitors to the region.

The work over the last two years has resulted in close to $1 million in resources directed to the installation of three new accessible kayak launches; a regional wayfinding signage program; and a collaborative marketing approach resulting in Come Down to the River and Play–a weekend of river-related events in dozens of locations.

The coalition has partnered with

California and West Virginia University to engage and involve students through in an effort to build capacity.

Working regionally and collaboratively has enabled the coalition to unite behind the river’s many uses and benefits, empowering the region to capture vital resources necessary to promote and protect it. _____________________________________Project Leader: Mon River Valley Coalition and McCollum Development Strategies

Partners: Greene, Washington, Fayette counties; Marion and Monongalia in West Virginia. Communities include Belle Vernon, Brownsville, California, Fredericktown, Greensboro, Point Marion, Rices Landing and West Brownsville; and National Road Heritage Corridor

Learn more at monrivercoalition.org.

The Rachel Carson Trail is a hiking trail north and east of Pittsburgh spanning 35.7 miles between Harrison Hills County Park in the extreme northeast corner of Allegheny County, and North Park in the north central area of the county.

A $200,000 grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, awarded in 2014, will enable the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy to link four trails.

With the grant funding, the conservancy purchased 20 acres of wooded land above the Allegheny River, in order to extend the Rachel Carson Trail and provide hikers a safe pathway along the river with connections to Cook Forest State Park.

The Rachel Carson Trail ends two miles south of Freeport in Harrison Hills Park. The extensions will connect hikers to the Butler-Freeport Community Trail, the Tredway Trail and the Baker Trail, which connects to the North Country National Scenic Trail.

The conservancy has hired a landscape architect to consult on trail design. Conservancy volunteers will help build and maintain the trail. _____________________________________Project Leader: Rachel Carson Trail Conservancy

Partners: Commonwealth Financing Authority

Learn more at rachelcarsontrails.org.

Rachel Carson TrailFreeport Borough (Allegheny County)

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The organization, Friends of the Riverfront, is working with the Borough of Oakmont and the Oakmont Recreation Board with support from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Allegheny County to develop a riverfront recreational area along the Allegheny River.

This area, which will serve as a fully accessible launch site for non-motorized recreational boats, will include opportunities for recreation along the river and provide residents and visitors with a safe gateway to the Three Rivers Water Trail, a National Recreation Trail.

The 1.53 acre site was chosen through a public feasibility study as the best place in Oakmont to have a water trail access point. The property, currently owned by the borough, has had a long industrial history. This project provides a unique opportunity to repurpose the land for public access to the river and for recreation in the area._____________________________________Project Leader: Friends of the Riverfront

Partners: Allegheny County, Borough of Oakmont, Oakmont Recreation Board and Pennsylvania Environmental Council

Learn more at friendsoftheriverfront.org/trails/three-rivers-water-trail.

Three Rivers Water TrailOakmont Borough (Allegheny County)

Rachel Carson Trail

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Northcentral Region

Anthracite Outdoor Adventure AreaCoal Township (Northumberland County)The Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) is situated in the heart of Nor-thumberland County’s coal region and consists of 6,500 acres of land. The park, which is managed by the AOAA Author-ity, features trails for motorized and non-motorized recreation.

Before trails could even be built on the abandoned coal lands, portions of the property had to be reclaimed and remedi-ated. This work included backfilling, di-version of acid mine drainage water, grad-ing and plantings.

The park opened officially in May 2014. The following year, in its first full year of operation, the park attracted over 9,100 riders. 643 annual passes were sold in 2015 and pass sales have neared $250,000.

With the support of DCNR and other funding sources, incremental improve-ments have been made to the park. A training pavilion was added to the park in 2015. In addition, new trail maintenance equipment was purchased and additional acreage was leased.

To accommodate non-motorized visitors, a 1.3 mile hiking trail has been developed around the trailhead and area boy scouts are working on a 5-mile hiking trail.

The AOAA has been recognized for its careful consideration of developing sepa-rate trails where possible for different uses.

The AOAA also educates all visitors, re-gardless of their recreational interest, on

Visitors assemble in the AOAA parking lot ready for a day of 4-wheeling and outdoor adventure.

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trail safety and promotes trail etiquette for every mode of travel along its trails. _____________________________________Project Leader: Northumberland County Anthra-cite Outdoor Adventure Area Authority

Partners: American Chestnut Foundation, Nor-thumberland County, Northumberland County Planning Department, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsyl-vania Department of Environmental Protection, Polaris, Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance and Yamaha

Learn more at aoaatrails.com.

Donut Hole TrailSproul State Forest (Lycoming County)The Donut Hole Trail at Sproul State Forest was completely rerouted in 2015 due to natural gas development and other factors. The result is 18.3 miles of brand new trail that begins at Sugar Camp Road and ends at Hyner View State Park.

The “new” Donut Hole Trail as Ted Ligenza, Assistant District Forester at Sproul State Forest calls it, was a result of hard work and collaboration; the trail, in his determination, is an even better trail because it includes five new scenic vistas.

DCNR staff and Keystone Trails Association (KTA) volunteers worked

together to map the new trail, which would flow across portions of state forestland as well as parcels managed by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). Existing trails were also used including portions of the Jack Paulhamus/GARBY Trail.

Trail development began in the spring. Forestry staff built the trails on state forestlands and received assistance from various organizations on those built on TNC’s property. These key partners included KTA and the PA Trail Dogs.

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rehabilitation program for juvenile boys, assisted in two days of trail building. The boys’ counselors returned on their own for another day of trail building.

The trail was completed in December. The new route has been GPS mapped and blazed. The hike will be featured during the Prowl the Sproul hiking event in June

Loyalsock State ForestLycoming and Sullivan countiesA multitude of trail improve-ments were implemented at the Loyal-sock State For-est throughout 2015, includ-ing the new Rough Hill Trail con-structed by staff and volunteers.

The new foot path begins at the Sandy Bottom Stream Access parking lot and fol-lows a short but somewhat rugged ascent to the top of Rough Hill where it passes two natural vistas overlooking beautiful Loyalsock Creek Valley.

DCNR forestry staff completed an ad-ditional road loop at the trailhead and equestrian camping area for the Bridle Trail. This new road loop can handle large horse trailers and will allow for eight additional camping sites, bringing the total to 22 at this trailhead. Staff also

completed additional improvements at the Masten Campground, which serves as the trail-head for the very popular Old Loggers Path. Im-proved sig-

nage and a kiosk were also installed.

Trees were cleared from the district’s scenic vistas, including Ban Rock Vista in the McIntyre Wild Area. The road serv-ing that vista was improved and a parking area was cleared at a point closer to the overlook to improve public access.

These many trail improvements and re-routes resulted in greatly improved access for the public. _____________________________________Project Leader: DCNR Bureau of Forestry, Loyal-sock State Forest

Learn more at dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/loyalsock.

as well as in upcoming KTA events. _____________________________________Project Leader: DCNR Bureau of Forestry - Sproul State Forest

Partners: Bald Eagle Boys Camp Wilderness School, The Nature Conservancy, Keystone Trail Association and PA Trail Dogs

Learn more at dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/sproul.

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North Branch Canal TrailMahoning Township (Montour County)The North Branch Canal Trail is a pe-destrian and bicycle trail in the Middle Susquehanna region that will connect users to the culture, nature, and beauty of the Susquehanna River and the historic North Branch Canal.

In October 2015, the first .4-mile leg of the trail was dedicated and opened to the public.

A feasibility study, funded by a DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant, was conducted in 2009. The study determined that the trail can serve as a demonstration project as it “clearly embodies the ideals and benefits that a greenway can provide at the local and regional scale”.

The trail corridor will eventually run for 12 miles between Danville and Blooms-burg along the North Branch of the Susquehanna River. The remaining por-tions of the trail will likely be completed in sections beginning in spring 2016.

The construction of the trail will help sta-bilize and restore significant canal struc-tures that will retain its historical integrity for current and future generations to en-joy. Much of the canal and towpath corri-dor is owned by the SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority, a supporter of developing the North Branch Canal Trail for public use within an active railroad right-of-way.

The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership has partnered with the Montour Area Rec-reation Commission to complete Phase I of the project as well as design and install informational, interpretive and caution signage along the trail._____________________________________Project Leader: Montour Area Recreation Com-mission

Partners: Appalachian Regional Commission, Degenstein Foundation, Geisenger Health Ser-vices, Merck and Company, Inc., Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Re-sources, SEDA-COG and Susquehanna Greenway PartnershipLearn more at montourrec.com/north-branch-canal-trail.

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Poe Paddy TunnelCentre and Mifflin countiesIn February 2013, falling and loose overhead rocks forced the closing of the Poe Paddy Tunnel. The tunnel stretches almost 100 yards through West Paddy Mountain and is popular with visitors to Poe Paddy State Park and the surrounding Bald Eagle State Forest.

The tunnel is a former Cherry Run Railroad bed and part of the Mid-State Trail–a 319-mile hiking trail that traverses five state forests in the ridge and valley region of central Pennsylvania.

During the design phase of the project, DCNR worked with the PA Fish and Boat Commission regarding right of way concerns and with the PA Game Commission to ensure protection of endangered species.

The first phase of the project consisted of the removal of the existing railroad tie bridge deck and railing system. The next

phase involved construction/rehabilitation of the tunnel. The final phase consisted of grading and placement of surface aggregate.

This project underscores DCNR’s ability to resolve unique physical and environmental challenges.

With DCNR funding, this tunnel as well as a bridge spanning Penn’s Creek reopened in November 2015 to hikers and biking enthusiasts as well as anglers who use the tunnel to access two different stretches of this premier trout fishing destination. _____________________________________Project Leader: DCNR Bureau of Forestry - Bald Eagle State Forest

Partners: DCNR Bureau of Facility Design and Construction, Pennsylvania Game Commission, and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission

Learn more at dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/poepaddy.

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Southcentral Region

Bedford Heritage TrailBedford Borough (Bedford County)The Bedford Joint Municipal Authority has completed construction of Phase 1 of the Bedford Heritage Trail, which will eventually link Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa with Bedford’s nationally recognized main street area and Fort Bedford Park.

Work on the 1.1 mile segment began in April 2015 and was completed in October. The borough has installed signage on public streets and sidewalks within Bedford to improve the connections for trail users. The Authority intends to add amenities and educational displays to the trail in 2016.

A ribbon cutting for the new segment of the trail was held in September and organizations wasted no time in making use of the new amenity. The American Cancer Society held its Making Strides

Against Breast Cancer Walk and Bedford Sunrise Rotary Club held its Santa Run, Walk, Roll event in December.

A survey of over 100 participants was conducted by the Authority in November to gauge support and interest for the trail project and found that many use the trail more than once a week and use it to connect to the borough’s downtown. Overwhelmingly, local participants favor extending the trail to nearby Old Bedford Village in Bedford Township, which is a project currently in the planning stage. _____________________________________Project Leader: Bedford Joint Municipal Authority

Partners: Bedford Borough, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Learn more at bedfordheritagetrail.com.

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Great Allegheny Passage–Pinkerton TunnelUpper Turkeyfoot Township (Somerset County)

The 850-foot long Pinkerton Tunnel, located on the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) in Somerset County, has been deteriorating for years. An attempt to rehabilitate the structure was abandoned in the mid-1990s due to its poor condition and budgetary restraints.

In 2013, the Allegheny Trail Alliance (ATA) proposed using private monies to investigate a cost-effective solution to stabilize the tunnel and put it into use on the GAP. ATA had close to $1.5 million to spend on the project. Bid proposals were sought and reviewed revealing that the project cost would be $500,000 over their budget.

The ATA and the Somerset County Rails to Trails Association began a fundraising

campaign that raised over $300,000. The County of Somerset, recognizing the value of the facility under its ownership, funded the remaining amount.

Gannett Fleming was selected for design and engineering and work began in March 2015. Corrugated galvanized steel liner sections were assembled on site and pulled into place in the tunnel on concrete footers. Once the entire new 850-foot liner was installed, polyurethane foam grouting was used to fill the void between the old and new tunnel liner and fill the holes left by the deterioration of the original concrete liner. The foam will also help to insulate the tunnel’s drainage system, allowing for water to safely leave the tunnel without presenting freeze-thaw issues.

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The project was completed in September and another contract was awarded to install the trail surface in the tunnel. The tunnel was opened for use in September and a bypass remains in place to allow trail users additional riding options on the GAP. The Pinkerton Tunnel joins the list

Gettysburg Inner LoopGettysburg Borough (Adams County)In June 2007, the Gettysburg Borough Council voted unanimously to attempt to identify an Inner Loop Bicycle Trail. Since then, the Gettysburg Inner Loop has been steadily taking form under the leadership of the Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc. (HABPI). In 2015, numerous advancements were accomplished.

As part of the Gettysburg Inner Loop, a bicycle lane was installed along the heavily used Steinwehr Avenue car corridor. Sharrows were also placed along the newly paved, ADA-accessible Queen Street. These improvements provide critical bicycle connections from several Gettysburg neighborhoods to the Gettysburg National Military Park and the Biser Trail at the Recreation Park. Funding through DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program, PennDOT and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program supported the design and engineering phase.

HABPI is also involved in ongoing efforts to advance the Grand History Trail, a 250-mile loop trail that connects visitors to historical destinations within Gettysburg.

of structures on the GAP that make the trail a unique experience for visitors._____________________________________Project Leader: Allegheny Trail Alliance

Partners: Somerset County, Somerset County Rails to Trails Association

Learn more at gaptrail.org.

_____________________________________Project Leader: Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc.

Partners: Gettysburg Borough, PennDOT and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Learn more at habpi.org/pages/innerloop.php.

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H&BT Rail TrailBroad Top Township (Huntingdon County)The Huntingdon and Broad Top Rail Trail follows a former rail corridor stretching just over 10 miles from Riddlesburg to Tatesville in Bedford County. The trail’s name comes from the Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad, which was founded in 1852 to carry coal.

The trail expansion project began in September utilizing Broad Top Township personnel and equipment and state funding from DCNR and PennDOT. The project included re-decking of the 350-foot Trestle Bridge, which received the Outstanding New Special Purpose

Structure from the Association for Bridge Construction and Design.

Broad Top Township held a ribbon cutting ceremony in the spring to celebrate the opening of the new portion

of the HandBT Rail Trail, which adds an additional four miles to the trail in Huntingdon County. _____________________________________Project Leader: Broad Top Township

Partners: PennDOT and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Learn more at railstotrailsofbedfordcounty.org.

Juniata River Water TrailMapleton and Mount Union Boroughs (Huntingdon County)Mapleton and Mt. Union Boroughs received full funding for enhanced public access facilities along the Juniata River Water Trail in Huntingdon County.

This project will enhance access in Mapleton by adding a canoe and kayak launch facility and an accessible fishing

pier. This work will enhance the water trail by providing a well-equipped trailhead at a key location along the Juniata River as well as the addition of overnight camping, allowing for multi-day experiences on this Chesapeake Bay tributary.

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Direct boating access will also be added at Mt. Union which fills a key access gap along the water trail. A riverside trail will encourage low-impact recreation and connections with the nature and the watershed. Interpretive panels at both locations will help people understand the Chesapeake Bay watershed while wayfinding signage will increase the

awareness of and ease of locating the access sites. _____________________________________Project Leader: Allegheny Ridge Corporation

Partners: National Park Service and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

For more information at explorepatrails.com/singletrail.aspx?id=97

Kiski-Conemaugh Water TrailCity of Johnstown (Cambria County)The Conemaugh Valley Conservancy continued its quest to enhance recreational access through the scenic, 7-mile Conemaugh Gap. The Conservancy acquired five acres at Johnstown’s West End, at the beginning of the Gap, and three acres in Seward at the close of the Gap. Volunteers built a new public canoe and kayak take out at the Seward site.

There are several places to access the Conemaugh River in Johnstown and with the new access in Seward people can paddle 8, 11 or 15 miles through the gorge. _____________________________________Project Leader: Conemaugh Valley Conservancy

For more information at facebook.com/KiskiConemaughWaterTrail.

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Path of the Flood TrailCity of Johnstown (Cambria County)

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.

In 2013, Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority (CCCRA) extended its Path of the Flood Trail beginning just south of the National Park Service Staple Bend Tunnel and continuing southward about three-quarters of a mile to the northern terminus of the existing Path of the Flood Trail near Woodvale. The extension was named the Coy-McCombie link to honor the two volunteers who led the effort.

In 2015, additional acquisitions were facilitated by the Conemaugh Valley

Conservancy, which will eventually result in an additional half-mile of trail, inching the Path of The Flood Trail closer to the urban connections that are developing in the City of Johnstown.

CCCRA has also completed work on a half-mile extension of the Jim Mayer Riverswalk in Downtown Johnstown. This 3-mile trail aligns with the Stonycreek River to the community of Riverside, and will be an integral part of Johnstown’s urban trail connections. _____________________________________Project Leader: Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority

Partners: City of Johnstown, Conemaugh Valley Conservancy, National Park Service

For more information at transalleghenytrails.com/trails/path-of-the-flood.aspx.

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Standing Stone Trail Huntingdon CountyThe Standing Stone Trail was first laid out in the late 1970s by a handful of forward thinking hiking

enthusiasts. Originally 68 miles in length, today with the addition of the Greenwood Spur, it is over 80 miles long.

The trail was treated to numerous improvements in 2015 thanks to a group of men and women, known affectionately as the “Old Timers”, who serve as its trail-keepers.

In June, the Standing Stone Trail Club and the Keystone Trails Association hosted a 5-day trail care event in Greenwood Furnace State Park. This event primarily focused on trail care for the Standing Stone Trail, as well as select trails throughout the state park. Numerous Steps were built to improve footing and particular attention was given to improving the Greenwood Spur section of the trail.

Additionally, the group completed 1.5 miles of rock work on Stone Mountain to

ensure an ascent that is sturdy, safe, and aestheti-cally appeal-ing to hikers who use it.

Additional-ly, this band of dedicated volunteers also did

reroutes in the area by Locke Valley Road, the Hooper’s Gap Bypass, and Butler Knob.

Other notable work included reworking 15 steps and 1,000 feet of cribbing at the Thousand Steps, which is a premier attraction in Mount Union.

Darin Dunkle’s kiosk, which was an Eagle Scout Project, also went up at the base of the steps, ensuring that the thousands of visitors who use this trail 365 days of the year will find information and safe passage to the vistas located above it._____________________________________Project Leader: Standing Stone Trail Club

Partners: DCNR Bureau of State Parks - Greenwood Furnace State Park, Eagle Scouts, Great Eastern Trail Association, Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau and Keystone Trails Association,

For more information at standingstonetrail.org.

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Swatara Water TrailAnnville (Lebanon County)The Swata-ra Creek Water Trail is a 60-mile segment of Swatara Creek that flows through Schuylkill, Lebanon and Dau-phin counties. In 2015, the Swatara Water-shed Association accomplished numerous improvements along the water trail.

Volunteers from the Swatara Watershed Association (SWA) worked at the Bordner Cabin in Swatara State Park on needed improvements to meet current Labor and Industry standards. Several schools par-ticipated in the repairs, including North-ern Lebanon High School, Milton Hershey School, and a Mennonite school. Four architectural experts (Mike Willeman, Project Coordinator; Robert Buchter, PE; Edward Greenebaum, PE; and Beers and Hoffman staff) volunteered their time and services to guide volunteers through the various regulatory processes. These efforts are intended to make this historic stone and hand-hewn oak log structure sound for generations to enjoy.

The Swatara Watershed Park, which was purchased with grants from DCNR, the PA Fish and Boat Commission and others,

also ex-perienced numerous improve-ments in 2015.

The Associ-ation used grant funds from the Northern Lebanon

Rotary Club to install security cameras at the park. In addition to helping to patrol for illegal activity like dumping of gar-bage, the cameras will capture instances of flooding.

In April, Pennsy Supply donated much needed stone to replace what was washed out during Tropical Storm Lee a few years back. SWA volunteers spread the stone. In addition, two Eagle Scouts completed improvement projects at the park.

In May, SWA held the 27th annual Swata-ra Sojourn, a 30-mile overnight canoe and camping trip, on the Swatara Creek. Participants picked up litter in an effort to improve the drinking water supply._____________________________________Project Leader: Swatara Watershed Association

Partners: Eagle Scouts, Northern Lebanon Rotary Club, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission

For more information at mbcomp.com/swatara.

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NortheastRegion

accessible trail that bends to the west or the original trail which offers a shorter but steeper climb. _____________________________________Project Leader: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Area

Partners: Berks County Commissioners through the Community Development Block Grant Pro-gram, Lehigh Center for Independent Living, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Schuylkill County Commissioners and individual donors Alfred A. Douglass III Family and Cyrus Klingsberg

For more information at hawkmountain.org.

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Accessible Trail

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is a 2,600-acre natural area in southeastern Pennsylvania and famous as the world’s first refuge for birds of prey. Scenic overlooks range from 1,300 to 1,500 feet in elevation.

In 2015, Hawk Mountain finalized con-struction on its first-ever accessible trail to South Lookout, a spectacular vista just a quarter mile from the visitor center. A ribbon-cutting celebration was held on July 26, the 25th anniversary of the sign-ing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Before the development of the new trail, visitors with limited mobility could not experience great views of the mountain and the migration. Despite the short walk to the closest overlook, the steep grade limited many. Such individuals often were left at home or sat alone to wait inside the Visitor Center.

The accessible trail is the culmination of more than two years of careful planning by volunteers, staff and experts.

A new trailhead entrance welcomes visi-tors with dozens of native plant species and a timber frame trailhead gate. Im-mediately beyond this area, visitors may choose from two trail options: a longer

Orwigsburg (Berks County)

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_____________________________________Project Leader: Wildlands Conservancy

Partners: Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Palmerton Trustee Council, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission

For more information at wildlandspa.org/lrwt.

Lehigh River Water Trail

The 72-mile Lehigh River Water Trail was established in 2004 with the help of several state and non-profit partners. In 2015, Wildlands Conservancy implemented several improvements to enhance access and usage throughout the water trail.

To enhance river access, Wildlands worked with Lehigh County to construct a new public boat launch facility on county-owned land at Treichlers Bridge in North Whitehall Township. The new facility includes ramp access to the water, a lower parking area for trailer turnaround and parking, a parking area for up to 18 vehicles, and a natural rain garden. In addition, updated signage was created for 17 access points along the river including on-road directional signage and on-water caution signs. Working with the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, interpretative signage was also developed to showcase the significance of the Water Trail within the corridor.

To better accommodate users of the river, Wildlands has also made major improvements to the Lehigh River Water Trail website, including detailed information on launch sites and parking, as well as an interactive map of the trail. The website has also been simplified and streamlined. This project will increase local usage and knowledge of the Lehigh River Water Trail and help to connect more visiting paddlers to the resource of the Lehigh River.

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Community parks like Nay Aug Avenue Park are vital in connecting children to nature. Nature-based play areas foster an appreciation for environmental stewardship, while providing

opportunities for physical activity.

“It absolutely is an outdoor classroom and it also encourages kids to use their imagination. Their minds go wild. They don’t have any preconceived notions and they are communicating with nature in a whole new way,” says Julie Imel of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority._____________________________________Project Leader: Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority

Partners: American Water Charitable Foundation, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, Margaret Briggs Foundation, Lackawanna County, Willary Foundation, National Park Service, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, the City of Scranton, and Scranton Area Foundation.

For more information at lhva.org.

Nay Aug Avenue Natural Play Area

The Nay Aug Avenue Natural Play Area in Scranton opened in July 2015. The new park is adjacent to the levee of the Lackawanna River and the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

Its unique design and construction make the play area the first of its kind in Pennsylvania. The park features Turtle Hill, a turtle-shaped area formed from mounded earth, a wooden Snake Climb, and a glider that can accommodate two wheelchairs at a time. A small clubhouse, the Fidelity Fishing Shack, houses interpretive panels that focus on water conservation and pollution. A bicycle safety track, the Tike Bike Trail, encircles the play area. Safety signage, such as “Stop,” and “Curve Ahead,” line the simulated road, and a small performance space, the Lily Pad Stage, features a frog center stage.

The new park was constructed primarily with materials found in nature. A simulated beaver dam and other water features mimicks an aquatic ecosystem that provides children with key hands-on learning experiences.

City of Scranton (Lackawanna County)

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Ridley Creek Equestrian ArenaRidley Creek State Park (Delaware County)A new indoor equestrian arena has been constructed at Ridley Creek State Park near Media, PA.

The DCNR-funded facility is ADA-accessible and can accommodate a wide variety of gatherings, including Boy Scouts’ and Girl Scouts’ activities, as well as events for inner-city youth, and various horse-training and instruction needs. The arena was constructed due to strong private and public partnerships and the support given by the equestrian community.

Ellie and Tom Chidester are the owners and operators of Hidden Valley Farm, a full-service equestrian center that has operated at the state park since 1999. This new arena has further strengthened the partnership between their concessionaire and the state park. “Having this facility built has been so exciting for my husband and I—from groundbreaking day to today’s grand opening,” said Ellie Chidester. “To tell you the truth, we are overwhelmed by it all. It is something

that we have dreamed about for the past 10 years.”

In her dedication of the new arena, Secretary Cindy Dunn noted that “DCNR’s 2.2 million acres of state forestland have almost unlimited opportunities for horseback riding, which

has become a rapidly growing activity. In addition to 1.9 million acres available for cross-country riding, 12 state forests maintain over 3,000 miles of shared-use trails that can be explored on horseback, and more than 30 state parks have designated horseback riding areas.” This arena will promote the sport further by providing year-round services in the nearby reaches of many communities and youth groups._____________________________________Project Leader: Ridley Creek State Park

Partners: Hidden Valley Farm, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

For more information at dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ridleycreek.

http://dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ridleycreek

http://dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ridleycreek

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SoutheastRegion

Bridesburg (City of Philadelphia)In December 2015, the Delaware River City Corporation and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation revealed the master plan for the new Bridesburg Riverfront Park. The plan was developed by a landscape architectural firm with input from the public and key stakeholders.

Three community engagement workshops were held in 2015 as part of the process in developing plans for the new park along the Delaware River at the end of Orthodox Street. Discussions also included improvements to Orthodox Street to create better pedestrian access from the neighborhood.

The proposed 10-acre site, a former industrial complex, was acquired by the city to be developed into a trailhead park in the North Delaware Riverfront Greenway. The project will cost between $5-7 million and is projected to take 3-4 years.

In December, city leaders gathered with members of the Bridesburg community to celebrate the dedication of Phase 1 of the Delaware Avenue Extension, a new roadway and trail project built along the Delaware Riverfront Greenway. The extension, connecting Port Richmond to

Brides burg River front Park

Bridesburg, includes a 0.6-mile section of new roadway, a bridge over the Frankford Creek and a multi-use trail segment extending from Lewis Street to Orthodox Street. _____________________________________Project Leader: Delaware River City Corporation

Partners: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation

For more information at drcc-phila.org.

http://drcc-phila.org

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Chester Valley TrailChester CountyThe Chester Valley Trail is a valued asset for both Chester County residents and employers alike. Over 350,000 people use it annually and it continues to grow and improve with the help of Chester County, DCNR and advocacy organizations like the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC).

In an effort to improve trail amenities, TMACC partnered with two private companies, PNC Bank and Vanguard, to install two DERO Bike FixIt Stations on the Chester Valley Trail. TMACC approached these member companies with the idea for Bike FixIt Stations after learning that they wanted to make an investment in the community. These Bike FixIt Stations, the first to be installed on any trail in the Greater Philadelphia region, will allow riders to make emergency repairs to their bikes while out on the trail.

In September 2015, the Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC) began work on the Chester Valley Trail Extension Study which will consider possible routes for a 3.5 mile extension that will connect users to the existing Struble and East Branch Brandywine Trails in the Downingtown area. A series of public meetings will be held throughout the 18-month project.

A website will also provide current project status, public information and meeting announcements.

_____________________________________Project Leader: Chester County Planning Commission

Partners: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, PNC Bank in Malvern Transportation Management Association of Chester County and Vanguard

For more information at chesco.org/1239/Chester-Valley-Trail.

http://chesco.org/1239/Chester-Valley-Trail

http://chesco.org/1239/Chester-Valley-Trail

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The Circuit TrailsPhiladelphia and surrounding countiesThe Circuit Trails is an innovative, regional urban trail network connecting people of all ages to jobs, communities and parks in Greater Philadelphia and beyond. When complete, the initiative will encompass 750 miles of trails on both sides of the Delaware River, building upon the region’s existing active-transportation infrastructure.

In 2015, the Coalition developed a new Circuit Trails logo with plans to launch the “Proud to Trail” campaign and website in the spring of 2016.

According to consultants, the Coalition has successfully reached over 130 million people through more than 141 online and broadcast placements, resulting in an estimated value of over $400,000. Brianna also reported that the Circuit Trails’ social media strategy now utilizes a consistent hashtag: #ontheciruit. Paid Facebook posts have been very successful, generating 82% of all facebook likes.

To improve the ability of the coalition to

track visitors, 12 new permanent counters were installed along trails throughout the region. Trails that are better connected and are close to where people live and work have higher usage levels.

The data collected by the counters is public and can be found at dvrpc.org/asp/bikeped and dvrpc.org/webmaps/pedbikecounts.

Twenty-eight miles of Circuit Trails were completed by May 2014 and an additional 12 miles were completed between May 2014 and November 2015. Forty-one miles are expected to be finished by late 2018. Nearly one hundred miles are in the pipeline which means they are either under design or studies have been completed._____________________________________Project Leader: The Circuit Coalition is a collaboration of non-profit organizations, foundations, and agencies working to advance the completion this network of trails in the Greater Philadelphia region. See connectthecircuit.org/#!/coalition.

For more information at connectthecircuit.org.

http://dvrpc.org/webmaps/pedbikecounts

http://dvrpc.org/webmaps/pedbikecounts

http://connectthecircuit.org/#!/coalition

http://connectthecircuit.org

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Manayunk BridgeLower Merion Township (Montgomery County) and City of PhiladelphiaManayunk Bridge, which curves its way across the Schuylkill River, has been rehabilitated and re-designated for recreation. The bridge, built in the early 1900s by Pennsylvania Railroad, was decommissioned over thirty years ago; but thanks to a large and diverse coalition of stakeholders, the bridge reopened in 2015 as a pedestrian and bicycle thruway.

The bridge connects users to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail in Lower Merion Township and to the small town charm of Philly’s Manayunk neighborhood.

The Manayunk Bridge is another example of adaptive reuse in Philadelphia. It not only connects two communities but also provides incredible views of the Schuylkill River Valley. Moreover, the renovated

bridge establishes a crucial link in the Circuit Trails, a 750-mile network of bicycle and pedestrian trails in the Greater Philadelphia region._____________________________________Project Leader: Manayunk Development Corp.

Partners: Lower Merion Building and Planning Department, Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Department, Philadelphia City Planning Commission, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department, the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities, Philadelphia Streets Department, PennDOT, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, SEPTA, Montgomery County, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the Federal Railroad Administration, and the William Penn Foundation.

For more information at manayunk.com.

http://manayunk.com

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Pennypack TrailMontgomery CountyThe Pennypack Trail begins in Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County, and continues south through wooded Lorimer Park and on into Philadelphia County where it passes through Pennypack Park, one of Philadelphia’s most beloved parks.

In 2015, the trail was extended to the communities of Bryn Athyn, Rockledge, Lower Moreland, and Upper Moreland. It continues along Pennypack Creek, across a 143-foot bridge, and now totals just over 14 miles.

The trail snakes through a very developed portion of the region that has not had sufficient trail access in the past. This trail link is part of the Philadelphia Area

Circuit network of trails. Interpretative signage and marketing will take place along the trail highlighting significant cultural and historic resources._____________________________________Project Leader: Montgomery County Planning Commission

For more information at montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/3457.

Pottstown River WalkPottstown Borough (Montgomery County)In late 2015, construction began on the Schuylkill River Heritage Area’s new Pottstown RiverWalk. This gravel multi-use trail was developed along an existing informal footpath through a wooded area in Pottstown’s Riverfront Park. It connects to a popular section of the Schuylkill River Trail, creating a one-mile loop through the woods and along the river.

When complete in Spring 2016, the RiverWalk will include five interpretive stations featuring attractive native plants and signs with information about

woodlands, watersheds, birds, nature journaling and outdoor recreation.

The trail is intended to be an added attraction to Riverfront Park, as well as an extension of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area’s River of Revolutions Interpretive Center, which serves as a Visitor Center for the Schuylkill River Region._____________________________________Project Leader: Schuylkill River Trail Council

Partners: Schuylkill River National & State Heritage Area

For more information at schuylkillrivertrail.com.

http://montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/3457

http://montcopa.org/DocumentCenter/View/3457

http://schuylkillrivertrail.com

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GRANTS DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservationdcnr.state.pa.us/brc/grants

PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fundpenndot.gov/ProjectAndPrograms/MultimodalProgram

Commonwealth Financing Authoritynewpa.com/cfa

PA Trail Assistance Mini-Grantsrailstotrails.org/our-work/trail-projects/pennsylvania-trail-assis-tance-mini-grants

PRPS RecTAP Grantsprps.org/resources/resources-grants-funding.html

Resources

REPORTS2014-2019 Pennsylvania State-wide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan:PAoutdoorrecplan.com

Past Trail Advisory Committee Annual Reportsdcnr.state.pa.us/brc/recreation/trails/patrailsadvisory/trailsadviso-ryannualreport/index.htm

Rails to Trails Reportrailstotrails.org/resource-library/resources/americas-rails-with-trails

Bureau of Recreation and Con-servation Publicationsdcnr.state.pa.us/brc/elibrary/brc-publications/index.htm

LINKS Explore PA TrailsExplorePAtrails.com

Get Outdoors PAGetOutdoorsPA.org

iConserveiConservepa.org

Good for You, Good for All: PA Parks and RecreationGoodforPA.com

PA Trails Advisory Committeedcnr.state.pa.us/brc/recreation/ trails/patrailsadvisory/index.htm

Tools for Trail GroupsConservationTools.org

Follow DCNR on Facebook at Pa. DCNRon Twitter @DCNRnewson Instagram padcnr

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http://dcnr.state.pa.us/brc/grants

http://penndot.gov/ProjectAndPrograms/MultimodalProgram

http://penndot.gov/ProjectAndPrograms/MultimodalProgram

http://newpa.com/cfa

http://railstotrails.org/our-work/trail-projects/pennsylvania-trail-assistance-mini-grants



http://prps.org/resources/resources-grants-funding.html

http://prps.org/resources/resources-grants-funding.html

http://PAoutdoorrecplan.com

http://dcnr.state.pa.us/brc/recreation/trails/patrailsadvisory/trailsadvisoryannualreport/index.htm



http://railstotrails.org/resource-library/resources/americas-rails-with-trails

http://railstotrails.org/resource-library/resources/americas-rails-with-trails

http://dcnr.state.pa.us/brc/elibrary/brcpublications/index.htm

http://dcnr.state.pa.us/brc/elibrary/brcpublications/index.htm

http://ExplorePAtrails.com

http://GetOutdoorsPA.org

http://iConservepa.org

http://GoodforPA.com

http://dcnr.state.pa.us/brc/recreation/trails/patrailsadvisory/index.htm


http://ConservationTools.org

https://www.facebook.com/padcnr

https://twitter.com/DCNRnews

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Above Photo: Conewango Creek River of the Year photo content entryBack Cover Photo: Hawk Mounain Sanctuary Accessible Trail

The Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee is charged with implementing the recommendations of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation

Plan to develop a statewide land and water trail network to facilitate recreation, transportation, and healthy lifestyles. The 20-member DCNR-appointed committee

represents both motorized and non-motorized trail users and advises the Commonwealth on the use of state and federal trail funding.

Learn more at dcnr.state.pa.us/brc/recreation/trails/patrailsadvisory/index.htm.

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This report was financed in part by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, Pennsylvania Recreational Trails Program

administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

Documents

1 2015 Annual Trails Report