Indian Creek Valley Trail | |
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Length | 7.5 mi (12.1 km) |
Location | Fayette and Westmoreland Counties, Pennsylvania, United States |
Trailheads | Indian Head, Pennsylvania Jones Mills, Pennsylvania |
Use | Hiking, Biking |
Hiking details | |
Hazards | Severe weather |
Indian Creek Valley Trail is a Pennsylvania rail-trail in northeast Fayette and southeast Westmoreland Counties about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. The Saltlick Township-owned [1] Section (6 miles) opened in 1989, where the trail traverses Indian Creek along the former Indian Creek Valley Railroad (ICVRR). The second phase (1.5 miles) opened [2] in 2009, and is in Donegal Township; however, it is owned by the Mountain Watershed Association. Plans call to extend the trail further in the future.
Listed below are facilities north to south.
Trailhead/Area Name | Intersecting Road | Features/Facilities |
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Jones Mills | State Route 31 | Parking |
Champion | County Line Road | Parking |
Melcroft | State Route 711 and State Route 381 | Spur to Trail; Picnic Area, Chemical Toilet and Parking Lot. |
Indian Head | Indian Head Road | Parking, picnic area, playground, sanitary toilets. |
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