FROM LANTZ CORNERS TO THE KILZUA BRIDGE STATE PARK’S SKYWALK, THE TRAIL IS OPEN TO THESE TRAIL USERS: Pedestrians/hikers, handicapped persons with or without motorized mobility aids (not to exceed a 36-inch maximum width and maximum speed of 10 mph), joggers/runners, equestrians (scroll down on this page to see more information for Riding horses on the trail) and also skiers, snowshoers & snowmobilers during snow season. (max speed limit - 25 mph).
No Motorized vehicles or ATVs/UTVs Are allowed on the Knox & Kane Rail Trail unless preauthorized or in emergency situations. Trail users should obey all signs posted on the trail (click HERE to see signs). Please see below for trail etiquette.
TRAIL ETIQUETTE & SAFETY TIPS
Use common sense, courtesy, and caution.
Do not litter. (Pack it in, carry it out!)
Equestrians must ride off to the side of the groomed bike path. Or on the horse path through the woods when directed by signs.
It is the responsibility of equestrians to make sure your horse is conditioned for meeting people, bicycles, dogs & wildlife on the trail. (Learn how to prepare your horse for trail encounters - read this article from theHORSE). If your horse is not ready to encounter these trail users, please don’t ride on the trail until your horse is desensitized (for the safety of everyone - including yourself).
Keep your pet, pack or saddle animal under control. Dogs must be leashed. REMOVE ALL PET WASTE.
See Pennsylvania’s Dog Law Click Here (Also - see NOTE below for Headwaters Charitable Trust’s “Property Use Guidelines”).
Riders & passengers under 12 years of age must wear a helmet (PA Law)!
Bicyclists and equestrians should wear a helmet.
Hikers and bikers yield to horses.
Keep to the right, pass on the left. (See IBF's User Safety Article)
Give an audible signal when passing other trail users, especially equestrians. Stopping and making verbal contact with horse and rider is important. To learn more about sharing the trail with horses, check out this article by American Trails.
Check your bike, skis and gear for any issues before embarking on the trail.
Carry a map, always know where you are.
While taking a break, move to the side of the trail or use rest areas.
During hunting season use extra caution - check the Pennsylvania Game Commission's website for dates of hunting seasons, and always wear florescent orange when accessing the trail during these times of the year.
Report downed trees or branches on the trail: (814.778.5170) or MJ2KBtrail@gmail.com. Remove debris if you are able.
WINTER SPORTS
Check your snowmobiles, skis, snowshoes and gear for any issues before venturing out. Cross Country Skiers check HERE for items to pack before trekking out onto the snow.
For trail “snow” conditions, check our FB page or contact Logan Escrich 814-558-2510 or email him at mj2kbsnow@gmail.com
Have fun - be safe!
Snowmobilers yield to hikers, skiers and equestrians.
(See American Trails article winter users on the trail)
Snowmobilers wear helmets.
Obey speed limits (max 25mph), use lights at night.
Snowmobile license, registration & insurance laws - see PA regulations.
NOTE: THE KNOX & KANE CORRIDOR IS OWNED BY HEADWATERS CHARITABLE TRUST. PLEASE REFER TO THEIR PROPERTY USE GUIDELINES REGARDING RULES FOR USING THE RAIL TRAIL. PROPERTY USE GUIDELINES. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU CAN CONTACT HCT AT (814) 236-4333 OR EMAIL AT admin@hwct.org.
LAND OWNERS PLEASE NOTE: Recreational Use of Land and Water Act (RULWA) is to encourage landowners to make their property available for public recreation. RULWA limits owners’ liability for personal injury and loss of property, whether the problem is blamed on the owners or on recreational users of the land. For more information, please click on the link below:
what if you encounter bears or a rattler on the trail?
Click HERE to find out what to do!
Click HERE for more information. NOTE: Fines & costs for killing rattlesnakes can be hundreds of dollars.
Promoting responsible recreation through stewardship, education & communication. - treadlightly!