[1] The course of the park generally follows Paint Creek, a stream that flows southeast towards the Clinton River.

The trail is composed of crushed limestone and has a slope of 2% going south to north,[2] and has a width of 8 feet.

The original rail line was completed in 1872, and was in service until Penn Central's railroad operations were taken over by Conrail in 1976.

The trail is used for a combination of recreation and exercise, with activities such as walking, jogging, running, cycling, and horseback riding.

[2] The trail is conducive to other outdoor activities such as geocaching and bird watching; as well as trout fishing in Paint Creek.