At a Glance
The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail offers a variety of trail experiences perfect for both active cyclists and families seeking a relaxing stroll or run. Spanning a flat, 9.5-mile point to point route between Lewisburg and Mifflinburg, visitors can enjoy scenic views alongside interpretive signs highlighting local history. The multi-use path features a paved asphalt surface at both ends and transitions to smooth gravel through the center. The best times to visit these trails are year round for convenient, wheelchair accessible recreation.
Description
The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail runs 9.5 miles between Lewisburg and Mifflinburg, and interpretive signs relate the region’s history. The trail is mostly paved at both ends but the middle section has a gravel surface. The Susquehanna Greenway River Town of Lewisburg is home to Bucknell University and supports a vibrant and quaint downtown area, with eateries, bike shops and other boutique retail popular with trail users.
The trail had a quick start thanks to the support of the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, who awarded a matching grant for the acquisition of the 60-foot-wide abandoned corridor and an additional $3.7 million in federal monies made available through the Federal Highway Transportation Enhancements Program. These grants, along with contributions from local citizens and Union County, have made the Buffalo Valley Trail a reality for all to appreciate.
Plans call for continuing the trail across the Susquehanna River along the trestle into Montandon.
Parking and Trail Access
To access the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail, you can park at the Community Park in Mifflinburg along N. 5th Street between Hickory and Thompson streets. At the Lewisburg end, there is parking near the Miller Center for Recreation and Wellness.
Map
Buffalo Valley Rail Trail map courtesy of Union County Trails
