A National Recreation Trail, this historical trail enables users to start 300 yards west of the breached South Fork Dam on an off-road section of trail and follow the same watercourse that floodwaters took in 1889, when they surged into Johnstown.

The Path of the Flood Trail provides numerous trail-side markers that tell the story and enable users to visualize the scene within the Little Conemaugh River valley, which remains largely unchanged more than 130 years later. This trail is naturally beautiful and challenging with some steeper grades and varying trail surfaces. The Path of the Flood offers a 13.86-mile bicycle ride that’s both intellectually and physically satisfying.

In Spring 2023, the final 300-yard piece of trail to the breast of the dam was completed, allowing visitors to enjoy the full 14-mile Path of the Flood Trail.

Part of the Trans Allegheny Trails

Hiking Information:

Rating: Easy
Length: 14 miles round trip
Time: 5 hours
Elevation: 62 feet