Ohio River Trail Council
“Joining communities through fitness, recreation, heritage and transportation networks”
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Ohio River Water Trail
The Ohio River Water Trail is under the stewardship of the Ohio River Trail Council. The official Pennsylvania State Water Trail geographically extends through three states from the Three Rivers Water Trail in Pittsburgh, PA to Newell, WV and East Liverpool, OH. The 69-mile Ohio River Water Trail (ORWT) includes thirteen-miles of the Ohio River (Three Rivers Water Trail) from the "Point" in Pittsburgh at milepost zero downstream to the Dashields Lock and Dam at milepost 13. Thirty-three-miles of the Ohio River from Dashields Dam at milepost 13, downstream to Newell, WV at milepost 46.0. Sixteen-miles of the Little Beaver Creek to Beaver Creek State Park. Three-miles of the Beaver River to the Townsend (Fallston) Dam, and four-miles of the Raccoon Creek.
Water trails are similar to land trails as they provide safe canoe, kayak and rowing access to our local waterways while also providing connections to our history, ecology, geology, heritage and wildlife. Boaters, kayakers, nature enthusiasts, weekend recreationalists, as well as tourists utilize water trails. Water trails includes small-boat launches, shore access, overnight campsites, boat storage, and interpretive signage highlighting significant historical, geological, and environmental information.
The Ohio River Water Trail earned the outstanding distinction of a National Recreation Trail (NRT) on June 4, 2015. The NRT is a designation given to trails that contribute to the health, conservation, and recreation goals in the United States.
The National Park Service (part of the United States Department of the Interior) and the United States Forest Service (part of the United States Department of Agriculture) jointly administer the National Recreation Trails Program with help from a number of other federal and nonprofit partners, notably American Trails, the lead nonprofit for developing and promoting NRTs.
Water trails are similar to land trails as they provide access to places of interest, communities, and natural places. Water trails are utilized by boaters, kayakers, nature enthusiasts, weekend recreationalists, as well as tourists. Water trails includes small-boat launches, shore access, overnight campsites, boat storage, and interpretive signage highlighting significant historical, geological, and environmental information. The ORTC is sponsoring safe canoe, kayak and rowing access to our local waterways while also providing connections to our history, ecology, geology, heritage and wildlife.
The Ohio River Water Trail Map and Guide from Pittsburgh to the state line is available through the ORTC and the Beaver County Recreation & Tourism Office.
This Ohio River Water Trail project is nearly complete. The ORTC is adding additional canoe and kayak launch points along the Ohio River as well as installing Outdoor Message Centers and kayak storage racks.
Ohio River Greenway Trail - Allegheny County Phase 1
The Ohio River Trail Council supports the development of a multi-use trail in Allegheny County called the Ohio River Greenway Trail (ORGT). The communities involved are Leetsdale, Edgeworth, Sewickley, Glen Osborne, Crescent Township, Moon Township, Coraopolis, Pa. and Findlay Township. The ORGT will improve the quality of life of its users by providing fitness and recreation opportunities. The ORGT can also serve as an alternative transportation corridor between communities, as well as reducing vehicle congestion and pollution. The project includes the reallocation of abandoned rail corridors, bridges, interurban or trolley lines, and canal towpaths as public multi-use trails. Feasibility studies have been completed which permits entering the next stage of development, which includes the design, engineering, and construction of the Ohio River Greenway Trail in Allegheny County. The Ohio River Trail Council is adding additional trailheads along the Ohio River as well as installing Outdoor Message Centers and bicycle storage racks.
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Ohio River Trail Council
Board of directorsas of 02/11/2020
Dr. Vincent Troia
Troia Eye & Laser PC
Term: 2008 - 2014
Mario Leone
Monaca Borough
Term: 2008 - 2014
John Szatkiewicz
Mayor of Ohioville
Donna Campbell
Ferguson Transportation
Pam Ronczka
Wright Contracting
Vincent Troia
Troia Eye & Laser PC
Mario Leone
Monaca Borough
Jack Manning
Pinebrook Consulting
William Sweterlitsch
Coraopolis True Value Hardware
Nathan Bible
James J. Loll, P.C.
John Orndorff