Conemaugh Valley Conservancy

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Conemaugh Valley Conservancy Non-profit conservation group promoting restoration & conservation in South Western PA. Historically, the Valley provided coal to a nation hungry for it.

The Conemaugh Valley Conservancy was formed to protect and restore the health and beauty of the Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh River Basin and to strengthen connections between the land and the people. Located in central Pennsylvania, the Conemaugh Valley boasts some of the state’s highest mountain ridges and deepest river gorges, and features an impressive collection of natural, cultural and recreational resources. However the mining practices of the day paid little regard to environmental consequences, leaving the land scarred and the waterways polluted. In 1994, a group of citizens convened the people of the Conemaugh Valley to form a nonprofit to address these issues and opportunities. The CVC envisioned a cleaned-up Basin, a healthy environment, one that would be a magnet for fishing, swimming and outdoor recreation, and one that would spur reinvestment in the communities in and around the Basin. Notably, the organization was designed to be community-based, open to all.

Last leg of West Penn Trail Triathlon is a 3.1 mile run on the Kiski Section!
10/10/2026

Last leg of West Penn Trail Triathlon is a 3.1 mile run on the Kiski Section!

Biking 14 miles over some hilly track, some rail trail, Saltsburg to Conemaugh Dam and back West Penn Trail Triathlon.
10/10/2026

Biking 14 miles over some hilly track, some rail trail, Saltsburg to Conemaugh Dam and back West Penn Trail Triathlon.

West Penn Trail Triathlon boats on river starting at 9AM for 7.5 miles to bike transition, Conemaugh Dam to Saltsburg.
10/10/2026

West Penn Trail Triathlon boats on river starting at 9AM for 7.5 miles to bike transition, Conemaugh Dam to Saltsburg.

What day is it?! West Penn Trail Triathlon
10/10/2026

What day is it?! West Penn Trail Triathlon

West Penn Trail Triathlon coming up soon. Oh the agony of biking that leg.
09/19/2026

West Penn Trail Triathlon coming up soon. Oh the agony of biking that leg.

West Penn Triathlon is coming up.
09/14/2026

West Penn Triathlon is coming up.

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Have you registered for the July 9 ribbon cutting and related inaugural rides yet? Use the jotform link to let us know ...
07/02/2026

Have you registered for the July 9 ribbon cutting and related inaugural rides yet? Use the jotform link to let us know you will join us!
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Please click the link to complete this form.

ROUTE 22 PEDESTRIAN-BICYCLE BRIDGE RIBBON CUTTINGand INAUGURAL RIDESThursday, July 9, 2026Park and Ride Lot1601 Old Will...
06/24/2026

ROUTE 22 PEDESTRIAN-BICYCLE BRIDGE RIBBON CUTTING
and INAUGURAL RIDES
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Park and Ride Lot
1601 Old William Penn Highway
(Junction of Routes 22 and 119, 4 miles east of Blairsville PA 15717)

FREE BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JULY 2

Join us for inaugural bike rides to celebrate Indiana County’s newest contribution to regional trail infrastructure – the Route 22 Pedestrian-Bicycle Bridge. Choose your direction, distance, destination and attractions! Each direction will have a lead bicyclist to help navigate from the bridge, along residential streets, to Saylor Park. From Saylor Park, you’ll have assistance connecting to Hoodlebug Trail (to Indiana) or Ghost Town Trail (to Dilltown, Vintondale, even Ebensburg).
Bridge to Ebensburg round trip on Ghost Town Trail Bridge - up to 59 miles of trail one-way, including the new loop section!
Bridge to Indiana round trip on Hoodlebug Trail up to 14 miles of trail one-way

Please note these rides are semi-self-guided, but volunteers will help you make connections on your way out after the ribbon-cutting.

For maps and more information about the Trans Allegheny Trails network, including Ghost Town, Hoodlebug, and West Penn, go to https://transalleghenytrails.com/
General Itinerary
10:30 Registration/parking for bike event
11:00 Dedication program south ramp at park and ride
11:30 Riders directed to their group leaders
11:45 Rides begin

Participation is free, but registration is required at https://form.jotform.com/261478314176057 by Thursday, July 2.
Registrants will receive a packet with directions, maps, lodging options and more details!

Please click the link to complete this form.

An interesting event for all of us bicycle trail users.
06/11/2026

An interesting event for all of us bicycle trail users.

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PO Box 218
Johnstown, PA
15907

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