Our volunteers accomplished several projects, however, the biggest project that our club took on was putting down Trail Surface Aggregate (TSA) on the section of rail trail from Route 219 (Lantz Corners) to Mt Jewett (3.7 miles). PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Once again, so many wonderful things happened on our 8 mile section of the Knox & Kane Rail Trail in 2022. Learn more about rail trail etiquette HERE. No vehicles or ATVs/UTVs allowed on the Knox & Kane Rail Trail unless pre-authorized or in emergency situations. You can also park behind the MJ Borough Bldg on weekends, but please do not leave any messes in their parking lot. Trailer parking is available on Lindholm Rd (Kinzua Scenic Byway, SR3011) watch for sign (between the State Park and Mt Jewett - 41.744046, -78.602288). Horse trailers cannot park at the Kinzua Bridge State Park. For snowmobile trail information in our area - contact the Willow Creek Snowmobile Club in Bradford, the Seneca Highlands Snowmobile Club in Smethport the Marienville Trail Riders Snowmobile Club (see our partners page) or ANFVB’s winter sports page. Snowmobiles will have to access the trail from Mt Jewett or Lantz Corners. PLEASE NOTE: Equestrians and snowmobiles cannot access the rail trail from the Kinzua Bridge State Park. Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson on February 10 spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives congratulating the Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Club for winning the 2023 PA Trail of the Year. Congratulations to the MJ2KB Trail Club for this honor and special thanks for the hard work to support and uplift this trail.” To read more GO HERE. “Trails play an important role in supporting communities across the commonwealth by connecting people to nature, recreation opportunities, communities and the surrounding history, new businesses and so much more. “I am extremely excited to announce that the Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail has been selected as Pennsylvania’s top trail for 2023,” Dunn said. January 31st: Harrisburg, PA – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge (MJ2KB) Trail has been named Pennsylvania’s 2023 Trail of the Year. Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Selected as PA’s 2023 Trail of the Year
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