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Arrowhead Trail

City, Town, or County Rail Trail

Length
3.5 miles
Elevation Gain
--
Route Type
out & back

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Location: Peters Township

States: Pennsylvania
Counties: Washington

Although the Montour Railroad was originally organized in 1877, our section wasn't built until 1912-1914. Horses and manual labor cleared and leveled the site. The railroad transported coal 55 miles from mines in Mifflin and Library. Sweeping west and north to a "coal laundry" facility in Allegheny County, the train carried coal to coke ovens, then on to the Ohio River. Its cars also hauled wood to nearby lumberyards and served general stores along its route. One of these stores was operated by the McMurray family here in Peters Township.

In 1975, the P&LE Railroad purchased the tracks; two years later the local portion was abandoned.

The township purchased the 100 acres of railroad right-of-way in 1985. With the help of state funds, the first phase was developed as a recreational multi-use trail as well as to preserve and reinstate the natural surroundings with native trees and wildflowers. Since its opening, the township has continued to expand and improve the trail.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

Snow, snow play general
Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Eddie Figas
Peters Township
200 Municipal Drive
McMurray, PA 15317
[email protected] • (724) 942-5000
www.peterstownship.com

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Part of a Trail System? No
Surface (primary): Paved
Surfaces (additional): Paved

Tread Width (average): 120"
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Tread Grade (average, percent): 1
Tread Grade (maximum): 4
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Certified as an NRT
Jun 4, 2003

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