The old railbed of the Portage Trail was previously used as a trail by Native Americans and French Canadians to gain access to Chautauqua Lake and the Ohio country.
Hike the Portage Trail section from the Rail Trail Junction to Lakeview, Lakeview to Route 430, and then Route 430 to where the trail is closed. At the request of the property owners, the Portage Trail sections from Qulliam to Parker, and from Parker to the south of the beaver pond are now closed.
The trail is closed for hunting seasons from October 1st to January 1st.