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Franklin Trailhead (Allegheny River Trail)

Franklin Trailhead (Allegheny River Trail) is a free public kayak and canoe launch on the Allegheny River near Franklin, Pennsylvania.

The Allegheny River from Allegheny Islands State Park
Allegheny River, the water this launch is on. The Allegheny River from Allegheny Islands State Park Photo: Clint · CC BY-SA 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2006) reported in Allegheny River 3.2 km from this launch (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 20, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
Fee
Free
Ramp surface
grass
Coordinates
41.38767, -79.81800

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Conditions

Water level

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USGS gauge Allegheny River at Franklin, PA, 0.2 mi from this launch on Allegheny River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On Allegheny River

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Sources

Why it is listed as public: web.archive.org: A canoe ramp, seasonal restrooms, picnic and camping facilities, and an information kiosk are available on site.. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.