Buffalo Valley Rail Trail strengthens connections in Lewisburg area

The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail continues to serve as a central recreational and transportation corridor through parts of Union County, including connections around Lewisburg. The hard packed, accessible path links residential neighborhoods, public parks and downtown businesses with regional attractions, providing a safe route for walking, running, cycling and winter use for residents and visitors.

Municipal agencies and volunteer groups share responsibility for maintaining the trail. That mix of public support and grassroots stewardship has sustained regular seasonal cleanups, routine maintenance and a schedule of community events that attract families, students and older residents. Local programming and fundraising events regularly use the trail as a focal point, reinforcing its role in broader health and community connection initiatives.

In recent years officials and volunteers have focused on extensions, targeted maintenance work and improvements at trailheads to enhance connectivity. Those efforts are intended to better link Bucknell University with Market Street and surrounding boroughs, making it easier for students, workers and residents to travel without relying on cars. Trailhead upgrades have improved access points and parking, and surface work has kept the corridor suitable for mobility devices and strollers.

For Union County residents the trail is more than open space. It provides low cost opportunities for exercise, safer routes for neighborhood travel, and venues for civic activity that boost local nonprofits and businesses. The trail's year round utility, including winter recreation, helps sustain outdoor programming that supports public health objectives and community engagement.

As the corridor continues to evolve, coordination between municipal planners and volunteer organizations will determine how well future extensions and maintenance meet neighborhood needs. For now the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail remains a widely used community amenity and a visible example of local investment in accessible, shared outdoor infrastructure.