The Kiski-Conemaugh River Valley is at the center of an outdoor revolution, providing an oasis from Johnstown to Pittsburgh for people with a passion for fishing, kayaking, cycling, camping, and more.
Conservation
Take a closer look our award-winning Stream Team. Volunteers work year-long to reverse the effects of pollution throughout the valley by monitoring local watersheds and creeks throughout five counties.
Recreation
The CVC is constructing new river access points and blazing trails across the region, opening the valley to low-impact recreation opportunities! We invite you to explore the West Penn Trail, a 17-mile multi-use trail from Blairsville to Saltsburg.
Upper Basin Projects
CVC proudly partners with organizations across the region to increase our reach and the power of our combined conservation efforts. In the Johnstown area, CVC is working with partners to design, develop, and expand trails; all while our sister organization, the Stonycreek/Quemahoning Initative (SQI) continues development of Whitewater Park, a 300-yard river park for kayaking & tubing.
Make a Difference.
Connect with CVC in a way that make sense for you.
When you join CVC, you initiate change. You’ll get our newsletter, access to exclusive CVC outings, and more.
If you share our passion for Nature, consider helping us with trail cleanup, water sampling, or lend us a hand at a CVC event.
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir
A Race Like No Other
Each October, CVC hosts the Annual West Penn Trail Triathlon! Unfortunately, we were unable to have the race in 2020 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. It is our hope to bring the race back in 2021! It’s an adventure race like no other…you’ll kayak, bike, and run your way through beautiful Historic Saltsburg.
The Sojourn is Back!
June 3-6, 2021: Make friends and connect with Nature on this epic four-day river adventure. We’ll paddle 44-miles from Johnstown to Apollo, through the deep ravines and river gorges of the Kiski-Conemaugh River Valley, camping as we go. Make it a weekend or join us for the day of your choosing. We will be following Covid-19 guidelines.