The Mercer County Trails Association, Inc. was formed with the primary purpose of developing and maintaining multipurpose trails in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, for public use, exclusively for charitable purposes.
Our goals are to:             

• Promote health and fitness by providing a safe and pleasant setting for many recreational activities including biking, jogging, walking, cross-country skiing, in-line skating, and wheelchairs.
  
• Encourage tourism and contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.
  
• Help protect our environment and natural resources by making transportation links in our area that are not dependent on the automobile.

The Shenango River Trail Project

The Shenango Trail will run from Greenville on the west side of the Shenango River and follow the abandoned Erie and Pittsburgh Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad north to Jamestown and the Pymatuning State Park area. The trail will be built to the same standards as the Trout Island Trail. Eventually the trail may extend southward on the former railroad grade to connect with the Trout Island Trail, thus linking two of Mercer County's major recreation areas - Pymatuning and Shenango Lakes.
     How will these trails be funded?

Funding for the trail development will come from many sources including contributions from private citizens, foundations, state and federal grants.  We are registered as a 501 (c) (3) organization through our association with the Shenango Valley Foundation which means that any gift or donation may be tax deductible.

How can I help?

The Mercer County Trails Association, Inc. needs people who care about the health and well-being of our community.  You can show your support by volunteering your time, expertise, ideas, and by becoming a member of our Association or by making a tax deductible donation.  We encourage all interested citizens, organizations, and government entities to participate and promote our projects.

Copyright 2006