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News & Events
The Allegheny Valley Land Trust sponsored a Great PA Cleanup on April 19, 2008 and May 10, 2008. Both events met at the parking lot for the Bernard Snyder Picnic Area.
- On April 19, 2008 2 miles of trail were cleaned from
Cowanshannock Creek to the Kittanning Football Field.
Approximately 1.5 tons of garbage was removed from the trail. - On May 10, 2008 more than 500 daylilies were planted by the entrance to the Armstrong Trail from the Bernard Snyder Picnic Area. The daylilies were planted to provide a safer highway crossing by installing a low growing plant to allowing longer sightlines and improved visibility.
- The Armstrong Probation Office supplied the labor
The Allegheny Valley Land Trust submitted 2 DCNR grant applications for the period ending April 25, 2008.
- The Armstrong Trail Phase 8 Brady Redbank project consists of the Engineering and design of 11 miles of a 10 foot wide crushed limestone smooth surface. The estimated cost of the engineering and design aspect of the project is estimated $102,600. This DCNR Grant will be, if a successful application, a 50/50 match. Local cash and qualifying non-cash funds needed for the match would be $51,300. AVLT has provided a resolution to dedicate the needed funds for the matching funds.
- The Armstrong Trail Phase 9 Brady Tunnel Project consists of the engineering and design for the restoration and opening of the 2,468 foot long Brady Tunnel. The estimated cost of the engineering and design aspect of the project is estimated $230,200. This DCNR Grant will be, if a successful application, a 50/50 match. Local cash and qualifying non-cash funds needed for the match would be $115,100. The matching funds for this project are pending on contributions and other sources that have not been secured.
Templeton to Mahoning Trail Section to Reopen
The section of trail that has been closed between Templeton and Mahoning will soon be reopening. This section was closed while PA State Route 1003 was being repaired and relocated. The Project’s Contractor is currently repairing damage to the Trail from the road reconstruction. Please check this website for an announcement that the Trail is reopened in this area.
YMCA Half Marathon
The Armstrong County YMCA sponsored a half marathon that utilized the Armstrong Trail from Kittanning to Mosgrove on April 19. Runners were able to utilize a scenic level course that passed through wooded areas along the Allegheny River.