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Courtesy of Armstrong Trails Plans are underway to convert the Kiski Junction Railroad corridor into a recreational trail connecting to other regional trails.
TribLIVE s Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. With the demise of the Kiski Junction Railroad in Gilpin and surrounding communities, Armstrong Trails wants to convert the corridor into a 14-mile recreational trail. The Kiski Junction Railroad was a 165-year-old short line used for commercial hauling and autumn leaf tours for tourists. The railroad’s owner, Rosebud Mining, ceased operations in recent years and is working through the legalities to shut down the railroad permanently. ....
Who: Armstrong Trails When: July 31, shuttle service begins at 4:30 p.m. from 1867 Sarah Furnace Road in Rimersburg. Where: Brady Tunnell in Clarion County Details: Pig roast, live music, raffles and more. Tickets are $50 and must be bought in advance. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brady-tunnel-jam-tickets-139674208317. Sales are limited to 250 tickets. TribLIVE s Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Armstrong Trails is presenting Tunnel Jam at the Brady Tunnel in Clarion County on July 31 to raise money for the continuing construction work on the tunnel. The Brady Tunnel is part of the 36-mile long Armstrong Trails system. The recreational trails, for hiking and cycling, traverses the former Allegheny Valley Railroad line along the eastern bank of the Allegheny River in Armstrong and Clarion counties. ....