Get out. Explore locally.

From the trail to the town.

Explore New Bethlehem as a Redbank Valley Trail stop, with local places to eat, shop and visit. Check trail access and conditions before heading out.

A TRAIL STOP WITH SMALL-TOWN CHARACTER

Ride. Walk. Discover New Bethlehem.

The Redbank Valley Trail runs through the heart of New Bethlehem and connects the outdoor experience with local places to eat, shop, stay and explore. Make the trail part of your visit—and make the town part of your adventure.

Start with the Redbank Valley Trails Association, the official source for trail maps, access information, rules and updates.

Visit the official trail website Plan with official maps

Leafy crushed-limestone Redbank Valley Trail at the Bostonia Spur near South Bethlehem — Redbank Valley Trail at Bostonia Spur, near South Bethlehem · May 2018. Photo: Hamaxides / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized; otherwise unchanged. Archival view, not a current-condition report.

A FRESH REASON TO GET OUTSIDE

A trail worth making time for.

MILES OF TRAIL NETWORK

About 51 miles of discovery.

The trail network includes the 9-mile Sligo Spur. Choose a shorter outing or plan a longer adventure with the Association’s official maps and route information.

Explore the trail network

NATURE MEETS RAIL HERITAGE

Creek views. Railway stories.

Discover creek scenery, bridges, stone arches, historic markers, sculptural artwork and tunnels along the former rail corridor. Check official access information—tunnel availability varies.

Discover scenery & heritage

PENNSYLVANIA TRAIL OF THE YEAR

A Pennsylvania first.

The Redbank Valley Trail was Pennsylvania’s first Trail of the Year in 2014—a distinctive part of the region’s outdoor story.

See DCNR’s Trail of the Year program

GOOD PLANS MAKE A BETTER DAY OUT

Your official trail-planning shortcuts

Ask the Trails Association

Maps & routesChoose your route and review the official trail map. Trailheads & parkingFind official access points before setting out. News & conditionsRead the Association’s latest trail notices. Access & terrainCheck limitations, tunnel access and route suitability.

New Bethlehem segment map (PDF)Directions Grade & surface Rules, safety & etiquette

EXPLORE AT YOUR OWN PACE

A simple plan for a trail-to-town visit

Check your route.
Review official maps, access limitations, surface information and current notices. Choose a starting point and outing that fit your plans.
Enjoy the journey.
Walk or ride the permitted route, follow posted rules and share the trail considerately. Plan for the weather and your own needs.
Stay a little longer.
Browse local businesses, find something good to eat or connect your visit with a community event.

Panoramic view of Redbank Creek at the mouth of Long Run, Clarion County — Redbank Creek at the mouth of Long Run, Clarion County · June 2020. Photo: Americaneditor23 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized; otherwise unchanged. Archival creek scenery, not a current-condition report.

TRP Redbank Valley New Bethlehem (2) — New Bethlehem from above · TechReady Professionals photo archive. An invitation to explore our trail town.

A little fresh air. A little discovery. Plenty of reasons to return.

WELCOME TO OUR TRAIL TOWN

Make New Bethlehem part of the adventure.

Make time for a local meal.

Plan a food or drink stop before or after your outing. Check each business’s current hours and arrangements.

Find places to eat

Take the scenic route through town.

Explore local shops, useful services and community places. The directory helps you find the right local connection.

Explore local shops

Turn a trail stop into a getaway.

Browse lodging and visitor resources, then contact the provider directly about availability, amenities and your plans.

Find places to stay

Keep your next connection local.

Find community organizations, services, attractions and helpful contacts in the local directory.

Search the local directory

A TRAIL WE CAN CARE FOR TOGETHER

Keep the trail welcoming.

Great trails are strengthened by people who care. Ask the Redbank Valley Trails Association how your time, skills, membership or support can help.

Become a member.

Connect with the Association and learn about supporting the trail through membership.

Explore membership

Lend a hand.

Ask about current volunteer needs, trail stewardship and ways to get involved.

Ask how to help

Support its future.

Use the Association’s official donation information to learn how to give directly.

Official donation information

Redbank Valley Trails Association
419 Arch Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
814-275-1718 [email protected]

Contact the Association Follow its official Facebook Page

KEEP EXPLORING

More ideas for your next chapter.

Explore the wider region.

Find inspiration, visitor information and trail-town stories from these existing community resources.

Build a local connection.

Interested in the community beyond a visit? Explore practical resources for work, property and trail-town business ideas.

A trail town is more than a place to stop.

It connects outdoor recreation with local heritage, businesses and community life. For trail-town planning, history and business-development resources, explore the Redbank Renaissance Trail Town Guide or the website’s business resources. Planning documents may describe earlier projects; use the Trails Association for current trail conditions.