Allegheny River — paved Franklin return
Pennsylvania · Rail-trail
Follow the main river trail south for up to three miles. Retrace at the selected outward cap, actual end or first barrier. Traffic-road gaps, closure detours and natural/technical branches are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Franklin · Pennsylvania
- Ride length
- Up to 6 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Asphalt main former-rail bicycle trail
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Local rises, bridge ramps and crossing approaches require care; no surveyed maximum grade. Walk difficult or crowded slopes.
- Starting location
- 41.38666666666666,-79.8175
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Manager-published public access reference, not a surveyed parking stall or a checked driving route.
Allegheny River — paved Franklin return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-23. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: 41.38666666666666,-79.8175.
Use signed public visitor/trailhead spaces under current hours, gates, fees and event controls. No private, business, school, campus, reserved or campground-only parking is assumed.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 6 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Follow the main river trail south for up to three miles. Retrace at the selected outward cap, actual end or first barrier. Traffic-road gaps, closure detours and natural/technical branches are excluded.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Asphalt main former-rail bicycle trail. Local rises, bridge ramps and crossing approaches require care; no surveyed maximum grade. Walk difficult or crowded slopes.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Dated source review, not a field inspection or a same-day all-clear. Sunny Slope dirt-road gap 14 miles south and unimproved Foxburg/Parker extensions are excluded. Dark tunnels farther south need lights and are not part of this short outing. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.