rimrock trail

Connector trail from Kinzua Beach to Rimrock Overlook
designed by Warren County Career Center students.

Current access to Rimrock from the Kinzua Beach area requires either a trip by motorized vehicle
up Route 59 or via a somewhat hazardous hike through unmarked forest, utilized only by the
most experienced hikers. Creation of this trail will encourage family use and allow visitors to recreate
on multiple locations from a single staging area at the beach. Visitors will be able to migrate East and West among the multiple locations with greater ease.

Read complete recommendation on page 14 of the PKP findings report.

Rimrock Trail

In response to this recommendation, the ANF reacted to a waterline that was due for replacement along the same path. WCCC students that had participated in a field trip last fall 2009, particularly Nicole Doverspike from Dan Passmore's drafting class, prepared a presentation for the design, including a handicapped accessible observation deck, benches, and an information kiosk. After a few modifications, the proposal was made available for public opinion, garnering a majority of positive response from the community and organizations.

Read ANF scoping and decision documents.

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Rimrock Trail Construction Underway

The Allegheny National Forest (NF) announced the construction of a new low- impact, non-motorized interpretive hiking trail between the Kinzua Beach and Rimrock Overlook as part of the recently approved Rimrock Trail Project.

The new trail is still currently under construction and the Forest is therefore asking for the cooperation of the public by avoiding the area so that the trail construction can proceed safely and on schedule. An official announcement will be made as soon as construction is complete and the trail can be opened for public use.

See complete press release.