NRT Database

Location: Meadville, Pennsylvania
State(s): Pennsylvania
Counties: Crawford
Longitude: -80.19182
Latitude: 41.59543

Driving Directions

Railtrail wraps around S and E sides of Meadville

Description

The Ernst Bike Trail is a five mile long asphalt trail traversing a rural area consisting of woods, meadowlands and agricultural fields. Crossing terrain with imprints of Ice Age glaciations, the trail passes through the lush bottom lands of the French Creek Valley. With 66 species of fish and 27 species of mollusks, French Creek is Pennsylvania's most biologically diverse body of water. The trail is planned to cross Conneaut Marsh home to nesting Bald Eagles and many migrating bird species. An additional two mile segment is anticipated to be completed in 2011. The trail also includes the only covered bridge in Crawford County.

Additional Details

Width: 96 inches.
Primary Surface: Asphalt
Secondary Surface: Asphalt

Elevation Low Point: Not Available
Elevation High Point: Not Available
Elevation Gain (cumulative): Not Available

Year Designated: 2003

Supporting Webpages and Documents

Contact Information

For more information and current conditions, contact the trail manager (listed below). For questions, suggestions, and corrections to information listed on the website, contact American Trails.

Trail Management:
John Wallach
French Creek Recreational Trails, Inc.
7867 Mercer Pike
Meadville , PA 16335
(814) 425-3668
jwallach@zoominternet.net