Lower Rail Trail: Guided Outings
Sun, Aug 03
|Rails To Trails, Williamsburg Station
Stroll along the Lower (pronounced lau-er) Trail and keep an eye out for rare bird species in this important migratory bird area and pass along the Frankstown Branch Juniata River with flowing vistas.


Dates & Times
Aug 03, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Rails To Trails, Williamsburg Station, 11 Juniata St, Williamsburg, PA 16693, USA
About the event
Stroll along the Lower (pronounced lau-er) Rail Trail and keep an eye out for rare bird species in this important migratory bird area and pass along the Frankstown Branch Juniata River with flowing vistas. Visitors are welcome to bring their bikes to experience more of the rail trail. Originally a tow path for the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal, the trail has been transformed into a community treasure by the dedication of Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania Inc.
Google Maps link for this location: Rails to Trails, Inc, 11 Juniata St., Williamsburg, PA 16693
Difficulty: Easy
Hike Distance (miles): 1.75
Bug spray, sunscreen, a water bottle, and comfortable shoes are recommended for all programs.
Free Transportation
Limited seating is available on our free shuttle van from State College to the Lower Rail Trail guided outing on Sunday, July 27 at 11 AM. For pickup locations and to RSVP: Reserve A Seat
Need Gear? Reserve items from our Gear Library.
All Guided Outings are held rain or shine. Cancellations for severe weather or unhealthy conditions will be announced on our website, Facebook, and Instagram.