Indian Creek Valley Trail Explained

Indian Creek Valley Trail
Location:Fayette and Westmoreland Counties, Pennsylvania, United States
Length Mi:7.5
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.

Trailheads and facilities

Listed below are facilities north to south.

Trailhead/Area Name Intersecting Road Features/Facilities
Jones MillsState Route 31Parking
ChampionCounty Line RoadParking
MelcroftState Route 711 and
State Route 381
Spur to Trail;
Picnic Area, Chemical Toilet and Parking Lot.
Indian HeadIndian Head RoadParking, picnic area, playground, sanitary toilets.

References

40.0503°N -79.3861°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.traillink.com/trail/indian-creek-valley-bike-trail.aspx TrailLink.Com - ICV Trail
  2. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/westmoreland/s_650043.html Indian Creek Valley Trail extension opens in Donegal