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Distance:
0.6 Miles / 1.0 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Moderate
Time to Hike:
~18 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Pasternak Recreation Area
Town:
Avonmore, Pennsylvania
Directions:
40.528704, -79.475035
Added:
July 29, 2019
Updated:
August 08, 2019
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The Salina Tunnel Trail at the Pasternak Recreation Area in Avonmore, Pennslylvania is an easy 0.6-mile out-and-back dirt trail which ends at the Salina Tunnel, an abandoned railroad tunnel.

It starts at the lake in the Avonmore Canoe Launch park area (at the right side of the lake, i.e. the side closer to the river) and goes west (downriver), while remaining not too far from the Kiskiminetas River.

Length (0.3 miles) is currently (2019) estimated one-way length.

The tunnel is old, dark and deteriorating, so caution, donning personal protective equipment, and a light is advised if entering the tunnel. Even going to the tunnel without entering is quite the an experience, as the tunnel portal is large (around 20 feet) and there is an old railroad bridge passing above the portal. Hike at your own risk.

While in the area, be sure to check out the Avonmore Branch Trail - the old rail-trail that passes over Salina Tunnel. You can hike this trail out-and-back for an additional 0.8-miles and is worth exploring while in the area.

Pets: Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.

More information: For more details, check out see http://coalandcoke.blogspot.com/2013/12/salina-tunnel-western-pennsylvania.html

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  1. Parking

    40.528704, -79.475035
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.52874, -79.47513
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45 '

Total Change
57 '

Ascent
57 '

Descent

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0.6 miles / 1.0 km
Trail added
July 29, 2019
Hiked on
June 13, 2019
Updated on
August 08, 2019

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