Valley In Motion is excited to begin planning a new project to connect South Scranton with the natural beauty of Pinchot State Forest. This new walking and biking trail will connect to newly-acquired portion of the Montage Tract, allowing rare access to thousands of acres of state forest lands within city limits.
VIM is working with landowners and other partners to determine access, maintenance, liability, and other issues. Thanks to a Pocono Forest & Waters Conservation Landscape mini-grant awarded May 30, 2025, we hope to start a feasibility study and concept plan soon. Working with Individual Abilities in Motion, we intend to design a outdoor recreation resource that is robust and whose benefits are shared broadly to people of all abilities. VIM will engage with nearby housing communities, asking critical questions and leading community engagement activities to make sure the trail has features that best serves its South Scranton neighbors.
This project highlights collaborative partnerships to ensure the Lackawanna Valley’s vast resources find their best and highest uses, strengthening sense of community and quality of life for our neighbors.