This park contains 316 acres in McKean County and features the 2,053 foot railroad bridge which has been designated as a National Engineering Landmark. Park facilities are located at the south end of the bridge and include picnic tables, drinking water, scenic overlook and an interpretive kiosk. Common game species are deer, bear, and turkey. When the Kinzua Viaduct was built in 1882, it was the highest railroad bridge in the world. Built of iron, the original viaduct was 301 feet high, 2,053 feet long. In May of 1900 it was necessary to rebuild the entire structure to accommodate heavier trains. No train crossed the bridge between June 21, 1959 and 1987. The Knox, Kane, Kinzua Railroad, formed in 1986, now offers excursion rides from Marienville to the park, a round trip distance of 97 miles. The train may be boarded in Kane for a trip to the park, a round trip distance of 33 miles.
Location:
Mount Jewett Pennsylvania
Telephone
814-965-2646
Other Pennsylvania State Parks nearby:
(Clarendon) Chapman State Park
(Sigel) Clear Creek State Park
(Coudersport) Denton Hill State Park
(Johnsonburg) Elk State Park
(Renovo) Kettle Creek State Park
(Mount Jewett) Kinzua Bridge State Park
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01/10 Coming to The Mount Jewett area
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Buffalo Greek Fest Buffalo NY May31-June2 Acquaint yourselves with our Greek Orthodox Church. Step into our culture and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the birthplace of democracy – Greece. Enjoy the Greek food, feel the rhythm of the music, and dance a little!
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Sorrento Cheese Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival Buffalo NY August1-4 Cultural demonstrations including Tarantella Italian street dancers, Grape Stomping contests, Sicilian puppet shows. Second largest Italian street festival in the country.
Schuyler County Italian American Festival Watkins Glen NY August2-4 The Italian people, known for their love of family, food and friends are the foundation and spirit of this festival.
St Anthony Italian Festival Seneca Falls NY August30-September1 Music, rides, games, fireworks, delicious food and more await you and your family at the largest and most successful Italian festival in the country.
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