Buffalo Valley Rail Trail

08/19/2026

Agenda for the 8/20 UCTA Board meeting

06/30/2026

Trail Users!

THE BUFFALO VALLEY RAIL TRAIL WILL REOPEN ON THURSDAY, JULY 2ND!

The Trail Authority THANKS YOU for your patience during this project! We know that Spring wasn't the same without the trail but "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."

We would like to thank DCNR, Union County and all of those that made it possible to get this much needed maintenance project completed.

We ask that you take a moment before you return to the Trail to review our rules and guidelines for trail use. They can be found at each trailhead and on our website, www.unioncountytrails.com

(Direct link to the rules and regs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y3rNYOmUHkFpSerDypcGMcdvZ_CiOovh/view)

Lastly, please respect this treasured community asset. Only you can keep it clean, safe and courteous for all users!

Enjoy the trail!

06/30/2026

Trail users!

News soon.....

06/24/2026

Trail Users!

Unfortunately, the trail is not yet open. Our contractor is putting the finishing touches on their work, some of which is weather dependent.

We know that the trail is missed by all of you. We miss it too! However, we want the work to be done right so that the trail is in good shape for a good long time.

From the hearts of everyone here at the Trail Authority, we truly appreciate your patience and understanding! Thank you!!!!

06/12/2026

Good afternoon Trail Users!

Quick update:

We are awaiting final inspection on the trail surface and for a few small items to be taken care of by our contractor. As soon as the trail is open, you will certainly see an announcement here and on our webpage. Thank you again for your patience!

06/09/2026

ATTENTION! Please stay OFF the tennis courts at the Lewisburg Area Recreation Park! We are almost finished with our project and need the community's cooperation to complete the improvements!

06/08/2026

Good morning trail users!
When it comes to our current closure are often asked "What did this project do to the trail?" So we thought we'd take the time to lay out some detials:

1. Resurfacing - The main point of this project was to replace the surface of the trail between Bull Run Crossing and Meadow Green Drive. We didn't pave it, we replaced the "gravel" portion of the trail with new "gravel".

2. Why do you say "gravel"? - The surface (both new and old) isn't really just gravel or stone. It is a Penn State University developed material called Trail Surface Aggregate or TSA. TSA is a specific mixture of stone and binding material developed for use on non-motorized trails. When applied properly and allowed to cure it becomes almost pavement-hard and will last for many years.

3. Why did you do this project? - The BVRT, mainly built in 2011, has seen 15 years of sustained use. Much like any infrastructure, it needs maintained. In 2018 or 19, representatives from Penn State's Dirt and Gravel Road Program (developer of TSA, see above) took a look at and were impressed by the condition of the trail surface. But, then 2020 came along and the COVID pandemic drove many more people outdoors for activities and use of the BVRT more than DOUBLED. By 2023 (if not sooner) the Trail Authority recognized it was time for a new surface and began the process of initiating this needed capital improvement project.

4. What else was done? - The trail also has new, replacement cross-pipes in 8 different locations and you'll notice that a significant amount of split rail fencing has been removed. These improvements will allow better movement of stormwater and reduce the maintenance needs of the trail. There is ongoing vegetation management happening as well.

5. What's next? - As soon as the new trail surface passes inspection, the trail will be reopened. The Trail Authority is waiting for sign off from our engineer.

We hope this answers some questions, and, of course, if you have more, drop us a line and we'll do our best to answer them!

Send a message to learn more

06/08/2026

Good morning and Happy Monday trail users!

We're waiting for inspections on our new surface on the BVRT. Once our engineer gives the ok, we will let you know!

Send a message to learn more

06/02/2026

Trail users!

WE. ARE. SO. CLOSE.....

But we're not quite done yet. The new surface has to cure for a few days and our contractor has a few minor things to do on the trail yet and we need to do our final checks and whatnot. We're asking for your patience for just a bit longer and that you do not use the trail just yet. We don't want damage from people being on the trail too early now to muck up the surface for years to come.

Thank you!

05/29/2026

Good afternoon trail users!

Here is your update for today:
Resurfacing is moving along quite well and should be up to Fairfield Road by the end of today. Given the good weather we've had this week, our contractor has made great progress! Let us hope Mother Nature continues to smile on the Buffalo Valley!