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| Lower Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.5 mi (26.6 km) |
| Location | Blair County, Pennsylvania |
| Designation | National Recreation Trail |
| Trailheads | Flowing Springs Alfarata |
| Use | Cycling, Running, Hiking, Bird-watching, Cross-Country Skiing, and Horseback Riding |
| Grade | 0.2% |
| Difficulty | Easy, ADA accessible |
| Season | Year-round |
| Surface | Smooth crushed stone |
| Right of way | Pennsylvania Railroad |
The Lower Trail (/'laʊ.ər/, rhymes with "flower") is a 16.5-mile (26.6 km) rail trail that follows the Juniata River in West-Central Pennsylvania from Flowing Springs in Blair County to Alfarata in Huntingdon County. The Lower Trail is owned and maintained by Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania, a 501c3 organization. The trail follows the path of the former Pennsylvania Railroad Petersburg Branch along the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River. It is open free of charge to the public, though donations are accepted at all trail heads. The portion of the Lower Trail from Alfarata to Williamsburg is part of the Pennsylvania Mid State Trail and Great Eastern Trail. In 2009, the trail was designated as a National Recreation Trail by the United States Department of the Interior.