Originally Posted by
Hondo Gravel
Just saw the Allegheny River Trail suggestion. Now more research
Thanks for the info from both of you.
I did Franklin to Emlenton as part of a cross-PA tour maybe 5 years ago. Pretty ride. Saw deer and bald eagles. There is one short section (about .75 miles) where you have to detour off the old rail bed. It's unpaved, but was easily rideable when I did it. There is a private campground just outside the center of Emlenton. Franklin has a couple of motels. Note that the trail changes names to the Samuel L. Justus Trail (or something like that) north of the Franklin area.
Most definitely have a good light for the tunnels.