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.