Find Your Connection
Pennsylvania
25 counties • 340+ trail miles • From Flight 93 to the Delaware River
Counties Crossed
Trail Miles
Partner Trails
National Memorials
A Journey of Remembrance
Pennsylvania is home to the Flight 93 National Memorial, where 40 passengers and crew members gave their lives to prevent further tragedy on September 11, 2001. The Pennsylvania section of the 9/11 Trail connects this sacred site to the broader memorial route, weaving through historic landscapes that honor sacrifices spanning American history.
From the mountains of Somerset County to the canal towpaths of Bucks County, this route combines physical challenge with emotional significance—bridging the sacrifices of the past with September 11 commemoration.
Trail Map
Pennsylvania hosts the longest section of the 9/11 Trail, spanning from the Flight 93 Memorial to the Delaware River.
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Trail Segments
Western Pennsylvania
Somerset CountyBegin your journey at the Flight 93 National Memorial, honoring the heroes of United Flight 93. The trail connects via the Great Allegheny Passage through a mix of rail-trail and rural backroads with light traffic.
Key Highlights
- Flight 93 National Memorial
- Great Allegheny Passage connection
- Somerset County countryside
Central Pennsylvania
Johnstown to HarrisburgTravel through the steel heritage of Johnstown, following the Juniata River valley through Blair and Huntingdon Counties. Low-speed country roads and riverside paths lead to Pennsylvania's capital.
Key Highlights
- Johnstown Flood National Memorial
- Juniata River valley views
- Capital Area Greenbelt (20-mile loop)
- Harrisburg riverfront
South Central Pennsylvania
Adams CountyRoute through historic Adams County connects to Gettysburg National Military Park, where the sacrifices of the Civil War echo the heroism commemorated along the entire trail.
Key Highlights
- Gettysburg National Military Park
- Historic battlefields
- Scenic farmland
Southeastern Pennsylvania
Lancaster, York & Bucks CountiesThe eastern section features some of Pennsylvania's finest rail-trails and canal towpaths. From the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail along the Susquehanna to the Delaware Canal State Park Trail.
Key Highlights
- Northwest Lancaster County River Trail
- York Heritage Rail Trail
- Delaware Canal State Park Trail
- Garden of Reflection (PA 9/11 Memorial)
- Washington Crossing Historic Park
Partner Trails in Pennsylvania
The 9/11 Trail utilizes these established trail systems throughout Pennsylvania.
Trail Towns
Communities along the Pennsylvania route offer services, lodging, and local flavor.
Somerset
Somerset County
Gateway to Flight 93
Johnstown
Cambria County
Steel heritage
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
State capital
Gettysburg
Adams County
Where History Remembers
Lancaster
Lancaster County
Amish country
York
York County
Heritage rail trail
New Hope
Bucks County
Delaware Canal
Memorial Sites in Pennsylvania
Flight 93 National Memorial
Shanksville, PA — Honoring the 40 passengers and crew who prevented a greater tragedy.
Plan Your Visit →Garden of Reflection
Yardley, PA — Pennsylvania's official 9/11 memorial honoring those lost with Bucks County connections.
Plan Your Visit →Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg, PA — Where sacrifices of the Civil War echo the heroism of 9/11.
Plan Your Visit →Start Your Pennsylvania Journey
Whether you ride the entire Pennsylvania section or explore a single segment, every mile honors the heroes of 9/11.