The Redbank Valley Trail is a 51 mile long scenic trail. It starts not far below East Brady where the Redbank Creek meets the Allegheny and ends in Brookville, PA. About 42 miles of the trail follows closely with Red Bank Creek. There are a couple tunnels and bridges that are part of the trail. The trail is level with a 1% average grade except at Middle Run where a missing bridge has been replaced with ramps that have a 9-11% grade. In the town of Lawsonham the Sligo Spur trail splits off the Redbank Valley Trail and heads north for about 9 miles.
Distances and Grade
Redbank Valley Trail
| From | To | Distance | Grade | ADA Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawsonham Parking Area | Swartz Road | 2 miles | Level | Yes |
Sligo Spur
| From | To | Distance | Grade | ADA Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawsonham Parking Area | Solida Road | 2 miles | Level | Yes |
Parking
- Redbank Creek Trailhead
- Parks 10-15 vehicles
- Lawsonham Parking Area
- Parks 10-15 vehicles
- Porta Potty
Amenities
- Porta Potty at the Lawsonham Parking Area
- One Bench at the start of the Sligo Spur Trail at Lawsonham
Gallery
Lawsonham Parking Lot 
Trail Sign 
Raccoon Prints on Rock 
T-Rex 
Culvert Under Redbank Valley Trail 
Informational Sign
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