The Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge (MJ2KB) Trail Club invites you to enjoy our 7.8-mile section of the Knox & Kane Rail Trail between Kinzua Bridge State Park and U.S. Route 219 at Lantz Corners in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds. This segment, recognized by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as 2023 Pennsylvania Trail of the Year, makes its way through forest, fields and the borough of Mount Jewett. Along the way you’ll find birds and wildlife, interpretive signs, a mural and other points of interest, as well as benches and pavilions where you can stop to enjoy a break.
MJ2KB’s section spans 3.89 miles from the Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park to Center Street in Mount Jewett (map) and 3.75 miles heading west from Center Street to U.S. Route 219 at Lantz Corners. The MJ2KB Trail Club are stewards of this 7.8-mile section. The trail features a packed crushed stone (TSA) surface. In the winter, this segment serves as a snowmobile connector from Lantz Corners to Kinzua Bridge State Park (see below). No other motorizes uses are permitted.
Click here to download a printable version of this map.To view “Mile Marker” maps - click Here and here.
Important information:
Kinzua Bridge State Park Skywalk rehabilitation project
It is unclear at this time how this project will impact the end segment of our trail at the Skywalk. Please check back for updates, or visit the park’s website. You can also click on the image at right for a downloadable/printable version of the information sheet.
Knox & Kane Rail Trail information sheet
Click here to download an information sheet for the entire 74-mile rail trail. Included are a map of the trail and section-by-section details about the portions that have been completed, including parking areas, amenities and allowable trail use.
Useful Information!
Allowable usage
From Lantz Corners to the Kinzua Bridge State Park Skywalk, the trail is open to these 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 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 visit our Trail Safety page for information about equestrian use and general trail etiquette.
Parking & Trail Access
Mount Jewett - Center Street trailhead (bike tools and portable toilet) and Hacker Street parking area (pavilion)
There is not yet a designated parking area where the trail intersections U.S. Route 219 north at Lantz Corners.
PLEASE NOTE: Equestrians and snowmobiles cannot access the rail trail from the Kinzua Bridge State Park. Snowmobiles will have to access the trail from Mount Jewett or Lantz Corners. For snowmobile trail information in our area, contact the Willow Creek Snowmobile Club in Bradford, the Seneca Highlands Snowmobile Club in Smethport, the Marienville Trail Riders Snowmobile Club (see our Partners page) or ANFVB’s winter sports page.
Horse trailers cannot park at the Kinzua Bridge State Park. Trailer parking is available on Lindholm Road (Kinzua Scenic Byway, SR3011); watch for sign (between the State Park and Mt Jewett - 41.744046, -78.602288). You can also park behind the Mount Jewett Borough Building on Center Street on weekends, but please do not leave any messes in their parking lot.
Food & beverages
Mount Jewett - Kaffe Sol and Lick N Sip, both on Main Street (Route 6)
Lantz Corners (intersection of Routes 6 and 219) - Barrel House Restaurant, Sheetz, Nittany MinitMart
Also check Visit ANF for more options in the area
Fuel
Lantz Corners (intersection of Routes 6 and 219) - Sheetz and Nittany MinitMart
ATMs
Mount Jewett - Hamlin Bank and Trust Co. (East Main Street / Route 6)
Lantz Corners (intersection of Routes 6 and 219) - Sheetz and Nittany MinitMart
Lodging & camping
Lantz Corners - Lantz Corners Getaway Motel, High Pines Campground
Mount Jewett - There are a number of Airbnb options in and near town
Also check Visit ANF for more options in the area
More nearby opportunities for hiking, biking and other recreation
Be sure to check out other segments of the Knox & Kane Rail Trail
The nearby Kinzua Valley Trail is a beautiful choice for walking, biking and cross-country skiing, with a cozy restaurant/pub at the Westline trailhead.
Visit ANF lists many things to do in the area, including trails and points of interest in the Allegheny National Forest and for, mountain bikers, the famous Trails at Jakes Rocks.
Hospital / emergencies
UPMC Kane, Route 6 west
Call 911 from anywhere along the trail
Additional Snowmobile Information
From the Allegheny National Forest Snowmobile trail system, users can access the MJ2KB Trail Club’s segment of the Knox & Kane Rail Trail at Lantz Corners. Click here for the ANF trail map and here for more information from VisitANF about snowmobiling in the region.
In the winter, we post information on the club’s Facebook page about snow conditions and openings/closures on our trail.
SNOWMOBILERS - PLEASE YIELD TO GROOMER, HIKERS, SKIERS & BICYCLISTS. PLEASE DO NOT EXCEED 25 MPH ON KNOX & kANE RAIL TRAIL, DUE TO OTHER TRAIL USERS. THANKS