Stony Valley Railroad Grade

The Stony Valley Railroad Grade (SVRG) is a rail trail that stretches along 21.5 miles through Dauphin, Lebanon, and Schuylkill counties for 21.5 miles, from Ellendale to the Lebanon Reservoir, traveling through 44,342 acres of state game land.

Unique to trails in Pennsylvania, the SVRG is available for use by motor vehicles one day out of the year.

Minimal traffic can be expected on the trail as travelers make their way through a densely wooded path.

The Stony Creek Valley was originally settled in 1824 after the discovery of coal and due to the availability of fresh waters from Cold Springs.

The Game Commission converted the Schuylkill and Susquehanna Railroad corridor into one of the nation's first rail trails.

Possibly, the only opportunity comes at the hand of the rails-to-trails conservancy, which has an ultimate goal of connecting trails from former rail lines nationwide.

The Stony Valley Railroad Grade travels through the secluded woodland of Dauphin, Lebanon, and Schuylkill County.
Trail markings are visible along the trail to assist travelers.
The SVRG is run through state game land, which is overseen by the Pennsylvania Game Commission