Redbank Valley
Trails Association

419 Arch Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242 

814-275-1718 or 717-649-1771*

* During business hours

[email protected] 

After hours/emergency call:

814-275-1718 or 724-664-4754

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Directions

The main trail runs parallel to the Red Bank Creek from the Allegheny River to Brookville and is near SR 28.  The trail is easily accessible from Route 28 with parking areas in New Bethlehem, Hawthorn, Summerville, Heathville and Brookville.  The Sligo Spur is accessed at mile 5.8 of the main trail at Lawsonham, it crosses SR 861 and SR68 as it heads north at about a 3% grade to within one mile of Sligo. The highest point is at about mile 4 of the Spur near the SR861 crossing.

From Pittsburgh:  SR 28 North toward New Bethlehem. In New Bethlehem, turn left at the first light after the bridge over Red Bank Creek on Lafayette Street, right at the 2nd street to the Trailhead parking and Municipal Lot.  There is also parking in the gravel lot at 221 Lafayette Street. The trailhead is at MP 20.3 of the trail. You could use Zack’s Restaurant at 301 Wood St., New Bethlehem in your GPS which is next to the trailhead. You can pick up or view a map at the kiosk. You could also start at Hawthorn (MP 24) at Walker Flat Road in Hawthorn (use 4019 Brookville St., Hawthorn for GPS), at Summerville (MP 34- use 170 State St., Summerville for GPS) where there is a large parking area and a port-o-john, or the Depot St. Spur in Brookville (40 S. White St.) which has parking, portojohn and maps, or at other locations along the trail.

From the East on I-80, take Brookville exit 78: Proceed South (left) on SR28/36 to left at first light on SR322/36.  At first light, turn right on SR36/S. White Street.  After the first gas station on the right, turn right immediately before bridge to parking at the Depot Street Spur which connects to the main trail. The Depot Street spur is well marked before the bridge and after the gas station, just across White Street from the Giant Eagle.  From there you can head Southwest toward the Allegheny River at MP0. Do not park in the Giant Eagle Lot.

From the west on I-80, take Clarion exit 64: Proceed south on SR66 to New Bethlehem.  After first light on Wood St./SR 66, pass Spruce St., turn right in next block just after Zack’s Restaurant and trail crossing and before Valley Flowers and Gifts to trailhead and New Bethlehem Municipal Parking Lot at Mile 20.3 of the trail.  The RVTA office, trail information is to the left off Wood Street at New Bethlehem Town Center, the big yellow brick building, at 419 Arch Street.

The Sligo Spur trail surface has been improved and is open and rideable.  Note that the spur has a 3% grade heading down toward the main trail.

Please see map, watch Facebook or contact us for other locations or information.

Check our Trail Guide or Facebook for current conditions, closures and the progress of improvements. TRAIL UPDATE current as of 11-22-22