OUTDOORS & RECREATION
🌄 Regional Spotlight: Redbank Valley
Looking for small-town charm and big adventure? Head to Redbank Valley in southern Clarion County! Explore the award-winning Redbank Valley Trail, paddle along Redbank Creek, or stroll through downtown New Bethlehem for local eats, antiques, and sweet treats.
Don’t miss the Climax Tunnel, Peanut Butter Festival, and scenic views that make this region a must-visit.
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RVTA volunteers have been busy adding some additional historic markers along the trail including one acknowledging the history of Brookville's original Birdman Earl Sandt, an early aviator, near the Birdman sculpture at the intersection of the main trail and Depot Street Spur in Brookville. Another near mile 37.4 showcases the water storage tank that was used by early steam trains. One near the Liberty Street gate in New Bethlehem highlights the Andrews Lumber Company and the many businesses and homes built in New Bethlehem by the Andrews family. The newest addition remembers the Friday, July 19, 2019. flood that destroyed the 1871 arch at Long Run at Mile 19 where a new bridge was installed on Nov. 2, 2020. History is remembered along the Redbank Valley Trails!
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Very nice. Congratulations on a job well done.
Beautiful trail! Appreciate all the volunteers who maintain it, thank you!!!
Trailblazers in Action! 🌿✨👟
A huge THANK YOU to Redbank Valley students Miranda Skursky, Gabe Skursky, and Tayvin Kennedy for giving back to the New Bethlehem area through their civic engagement project with Dr. Joe Harmon! Under the guidance of Trail Association President Sandy Mateer, this hardworking team helped weed and clean along the Redbank Valley Trail — keeping our community beautiful and welcoming for all. - Mayor Barrows
Pictured left to right: Sandy Mateer, Miranda Skursky, Gabe Skursky, and Tayvin Kennedy.
#trailpride #civicengagement #redbankstrong #NewBethlehemPA #CommunityHeroes #RedbankValley #YouthInAction #thankyou #volunteerspirit
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Thank you from a Pittsburgher who loves your trail!
Thanks to Galen and Rich's crew for working on improvements inside the Long Point Tunnel. Large fallen rocks have been removed, lots of gravel has been hauled in with a top layer of crushed limestone. There is still work to be done, but it is much improved. Using a strong light is still highly recommended. Thanks to the Remmel and Eccles Foundations for providing some of the funding for this project.
Work is also progressing on the Sligo Spur.
Thanks to Jim H. for clearing the downed tree and part of the rock slide near mile 30-31. Further work may be needed but the trail is passable.
Your support and donations help us keep the trail in good shape. Thank you!
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Get Ready to Run for a Cause! 🎽🌈👟
TODAY is the 2025 Annual Tri-M Music Honor Society Color Run/Walk 5K — a vibrant event full of fun, fitness, and community spirit! 🎶🏃♀️🏃♂️
Join us THIS MORNING — Saturday, May 17 at the Redbank Valley Rails to Trails (next to Zack’s Restaurant) in New Bethlehem, PA for a COLORFUL and MEANINGFUL experience! 💖💙💛
Here’s what you need to know:
🕖 Registration begins at 7:15 AM
🏁 Run/Walk kicks off at 8:00 AM
💵 Entry Fee: $10
👕 T-shirts available: $10 each
🎁 Prizes for 1st place female, male, and child!
❤️ Additional donations welcome & will benefit the families of Cambrie Priester, Landon Akins & Chris McNutt
Come for the FUN! 🎉
Come for the RUN! 🏃♀️
Come for the COLOR! 🌈
Come to SUPPORT our COMMUNITY! 🤝
Proudly hosted by the Tri-M Music Honor Society 🎼
Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/2310821819314360
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The RV High School Tri-M Annual Color Run is Saturday, May 17th early am from the New Bethlehem Trail Head near Wood Street heading toward the Allegheny. Good luck to the runners and RVTA hopes you have a successful fundraising event.
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Our volunteers and contractor are making good progress on fixing the storm damage on the Sligo Spur and below mile 6. The big trees at 6, on the Sligo Spur and the slide at mile 2.5 have been removed. We're replacing deteriorated culvert pipes and improving drainage where we can. We still have more to do with some grading and resurfacing, but the volunteers are hard at work weather permitting. Special thanks to Galen, Mike, Rich and David for their hard work.
Donations are always appreciated so we can keep the trail in good shape.
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Thanks, Jerry. These storms have caused some wicked damage. It's dangerous to get those big trees when the base is up on the hillside. Pray for our volunteers. We're making good progress on the repairs.
Thank you to the Volunteers for keeping the trails safe and beautiful!
Thanks so much!You did such a great job on that huge tree! Cut way up high, off the trail, the brush all gone, logs in a nice pile. Sweet!
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Tables have been added and the trail is open from one end to the other,
Really would be nice to have a few tables under that Beautiful Pavilion?Just thinking ? I love this trail … and the little Library!👣👣
Beautiful! Where did you order the information sign from?
The heavy downpours of the last couple of weeks have played havoc with the trail surface below mile 6. We have a few large trees down that will require an excavator to remove from the trail. Heavy downpours that overwhelmed drains have impacted the surface of the trail on the Sligo Spur and below Lawsonham especially around mile 2.5 where there is a large slide. Our dedicated volunteer Mike worked hard to clear a bike path to allow you to pass the slide but the surface below 6 remains rough in spots. As weather, time and equipment and operator availability permit, volunteers will work on repairs. If you see a plugged drain or a rough surface, clearing it would be most appreciated if you can do so safely. The trail above mile 6 all the way to Brookville is in great shape at last report. Thank you for your patience, help and support.
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Thank you for the trail work. Are there any pictures of trail condition?
We haven’t been able to get up that way to ride yet but we appreciate all the hard work of the trail volunteers!
Your hard work and dedication are much appreciated. 👏👏👏
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Explore recreational attractions & natural resources in the New Bethlehem area and Redbank Valley community, including the Redbank Valley Trail, Redbank Valley Creek, Redbank Valley Municipal Park and more! The Redbank Valley is a great place to enjoy hunting, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, camping etc. See ‘Recreation links‘ on this page.
Redbank Valley Trails Association
301 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.3421
E: [email protected]
W: www.RedbankValleyTrails.org
Redbank Valley Municipal Park
137 Park Roud
Fairmount City, PA 16224
P: 814.365.5924
E: [email protected]
W: www.RedbankPark.com
Gumtown Memorial Park
Water Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.229.7285
Paul’s Pumpkin Patch
175 Marks Ln.
Fairmount City, PA 16224
P: 814.365.5161
Redbank Valley Outfitters
123 Camp Road
Adrian, PA 16210
P: 814.229.3621
W: www.RedbankValleyOutfitters.com
Multipurpose Court & Boat Launch
Water Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.2003
E: [email protected]
W: www.NewBethlehemBoro.com
Brick House Bed & Breakfast
595 Oak Ridge Rd.
Oak Ridge, PA 16245
P: 814.227.3567
E: [email protected]
W: www.BrickhouseBandB.com
Hunters Moon Lodge Bed & Breakfast
4365 Climax Rd.
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.3153
E: [email protected]
W: www.HuntersMoonLodgeBandB.com