Pittsburgh-to-Harrisburg Main Line Canal Greenway

Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh-to-Harrisburg Main Line Canal Greenway

Six NRT designations. For details please see 6-10 Trail, Juniata River Water Trail, Lower Trail, Path of the Flood, Roaring Run, West Penn.

photo: Pennsylvania Main Line Canal, Juniata Division. Photo by Pubdog.

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Length: 49.35 miles
Loop Trail? No
Type: Backcountry, Greenway
Agency: Private
Entry Fee? No
Parking Fee? No

Allowed Uses:

Bicycling (on pavement)
Bicycling (off pavement)
Boating, non-motorized: Canoeing
Boating, non-motorized: Kayaking
Camping
Dogs - On leash
Equestrian - Riding
Fishing
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Roller/Inline Skating
Skateboarding
Snow - Cross-country Skiing
Wildlife Observation

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Location: Pittsburgh to Harrisburg
State(s): Pennsylvania
Counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Westmoreland
Longitude: -76.88751
Latitude: 40.25537

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Description

The Pittsburgh to Harrisburg Main Line Canal Greenway is a 320 mile-long corridor following the route of the historic Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. It is comprised of six completed sections of land-based trails totaling nearly 50 miles in length as well as the 142-mile long Juniata River Water Trail. In addition to the Greenway components, it connects with the Appalachian, Link and Mid-State hiking trails. Its component sections are managed by local government authorities, non-profit trail, watershed and heritage organizations and the National Park Service. It provides access to fisheries, Audubon-designated Important Bird Areas,historical remnants of the canal and charcoal iron eras, and recreational assets across a wide section of south central and southwestern Pennsylvania.

Additional Details

Width: 96 inches.
Primary Surface: Puncheon
Secondary Surface: None
Average Grade: 3%
Maximum Grade: 20%
Elevation Low Point: 335
Elevation High Point: 2,430
Elevation Gain (cumulative): Not Available

Year Designated: 2009

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:
Karl King
Allegheny Ridge Corporation
1421-1427 12th Ave.
P.O. Box 348
Altoona, PA 16603
(814) 940-1922
[email protected]
http://www.alleghenyridge.org