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The Armstrong Trail is a 52.5-mile long rails to trails conversion running along the banks of the Allegheny Kiskiminetas Rivers. It is a multi-use trail that can get busy, so expect to share the trail with other users.

You could write a book about the history of the Allegheny River and still not cover everything. Since time immemorial the river has been an important source of food, water, and trade for the Haudenosaunee (previously known as Iroquois) and their ancestors. It also played an important part in the French and Indian War as well as the Revolutionary War. The legacy lives on today as many songwriters such as Buster Red, Pete Seeger, and Old Crow Medicine show have penned songs about the famous stretch of water.

Crooked Creek is known as the source for Crooked Creek Lake and for the many historic covered bridges that cross it and its tributaries.

A short detour on Dutch Run Road will take you to the well-equipped town of Elderton. Thee Log Cabin Family Restaurant is a good place for a hot meat, and The Farmhouse Market & Bakery has great coffee and a wide selection of baked goods, many of which are gluten free.

There isn't much in the way of facilities in the small town of Atwood. However, there is an access point to Lake Keystone should you like to try your hand at fishing from the shore.

The Laneville Trailhead is the southernmost point of the Butler-Freeport Community Trail. This location offers a parking lot and convenient access to the Buffalo River to cool down after a hike.

The Butler-Freeport Community Trail spans 20 miles, winding through a scenic wooded valley along Little Buffalo Creek to Buffalo Creek and then to the Allegheny River at Freeport. The trail is a mix of surfaces, mainly crushed limestone, and well-placed mile and .5 mile markers along the way. Restrooms are available along the route and are open seasonally, from May to October. As you ride the trail, you'll encounter charming scenery, including old stone foundations, remains of brick kilns, small dams, and delightful waterfalls.

This trailhead is the southernmost point of the trail. There is a parking lot here with access to Buffalo River. The river is a great spot to rest and recharge in a beautiful setting before heading back on the trail if you are riding an out-and-back. Alternatively, you can stage another vehicle here if you want to plan a shorter ride.