Trail of the Year - 2020
The Ghost Town Trail was selected as Pennsylvania's Trail of the Year for 2020 by the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.
Vintondale's Jail Cell
At the Vintondale trail head there is a large metal cage that once served as a jail cell in the borough building.
Scott Glen Marker
Scott Glen was one of the gohst towns found aling the Ghost TOwn Trail. This marker to commemorate the town is located near the Scott Glen Bridge on the trail.
Catch and Relase Fishing
This map at the Vintondale rail head depicts the postion of the South Branch of Blacklick Creek that is open for catch and release fishing. Please support the Vintondale Trout Club's effort to stock the stream bu purchasing a trout badge.
Stopping at the Eliza Furnace
Shelter from the Storm
This pavilion is located on the stretch of the trail between Route 271 and Snake Road on the C&I Extension.
GTT - PA Trail of the Year for 2020
Fall Scene Near Heshbon
SGL stands for State Gamelands.
Scott Glen Cut
South Branch of Blacklick Creek
Once seriously polluted the South Branch of Blacklick Creek now supports trout and other aquatic life in its remarkable transformation.
Hemlock Varnish Fungi
Vintondale's Mining History
This coal shuttle car or buggy is on display along the trail at Vintondale.
Eliza Station
A good rest stop along the trail is the Eliza Station where you will find a restroom, pavilion and trail information.
Eliza Sation in Vintondale, PA
Trail of the Year Marker
Vintondale's Historical Marker
South Branch of BLacklick Creek
The South Branch of Blacklick Creek has come a long way in the past decade. The stream is now clean enough to provide fishing opportunities.
This photo shows the design of the planned location of the Wehrum mine water treatment plant. When operational by 2022 the plant will treat and clean 23 miles of Blacklick Creek.
