All
Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Trails
ATV Trails open May 26-September 24. The bike
portion of the Marienville ATV trail is closed
for rehabilitation until sometime in July, please
call ahead to (814) 927-6628.
Marienville ATV/Bike Trail
The Marienville ATV/Bike Trail is a system of 37
miles of interconnecting trails traversing
scenic, forested hills of the Marienville
District of the Allegheny National Forest. The
trails are designed for the enjoyment of ATV and
motorbike riders of all skill levels. The trail
is open from the Friday before Memorial Day to
September 24; and December 20 to April 1
("ATV Trail Area" only). Inclement wet
weather may cause the trails to close in short
notice--when in doubt, please call ahead.
Finding the Trail: Main trailhead parking
is located along State Route 66, about fifteen
miles southwest of Kane and 11 miles northeast of
Marienville (maintained for winter use).
Secondary trailheads are noted on the map. You
can also access the trail anywhere it crosses a
public road. A trail map is available on-line.
Riding the Trail: The trail is a system of loops
that enable the trail user to design their ride
with their skills and needs in mind. All trails
are marked with yellow, diamond-shaped blazes.
Key junctions on the trail are marked by numbered
wooden signposts corresponding to the junction
marker numbers shown on the map. "YOU ARE
HERE" maps are also located at these key
junctions to aid riders in navigating the trail.
The trail has been generally divided into a Bike
Trail Area and an ATV Trail Area, as shown on the
map. This is done to help users find the type of
riding experience most suitable for them,
depending on the type of machine being ridden and
the skill level of the rider. However, there is
no restriction against ATVs riding on the Bike
Trail Area, nor are motorbikes prohibited from
the ATV Trail Area.
Bike Trail Area: In general, bikers are
going to enjoy the Bike Trail Area more because
of its narrow, winding, serpentine design. Its
treadway is narrower and it contains more hill
climbs, switchbacks, and mudholes. The Bike Trail
Area is rated "most difficult," and
requires a high level of skill. Trails are
designated one-way travel only except where
otherwise posted. This trail is open only during
the summer.
ATV Trail Area: ATV riders will tend to
prefer the ATV Trail Area because of its more
scenic quality and wider travelways. This portion
of the trail uses many old roads and railroad
grades. Riding surfaces are generally wider
(averaging 10 feet in width) and more level.
Trails are designated one-way travel only except
where otherwise noted. The trails are rated as
"easier". This trail area is open
during both summer and winter.
In case of emergency, the nearest hospital is
located 15 miles north of the trailhead, in Kane,
PA. The nearest pay telephone is located in
Russell City, PA, four miles northeast of the
trailhead.
Safety: If
you note unsafe conditions on the trail, please
report them to the Marienville Ranger Station.
Things to report could include damage to the
trail surface, trees across the trail, damaged or
missing trail signs and blazes, dangerous stream
crossings, damaged bridges, boggy areas,
washouts, and other similar items. We appreciate
your help.
Regulations
Volunteers: If you, a friend, or your club
are interested in volunteering to help maintain
this trail, please inquire at the Marienville
Ranger District office.
This project was financed in part by a grant from
the National Recreation Trails Fund under the
administration of the Federal Highway
Administration and the Department of Conservation
of Natural Resources (DCNR).
Appreciation is given to our volunteers, Three
Rivers Competition Riders and Marienville Trail
Riders for their work on the trail.
Customer Service: The Marienville and Kane
area offers food, lodging, gas and medical
facilities.
For More Information: about the Marienville
ATV/Bike Trail contact local Tourist Promotion
Agencies or any local Forest Service office.
Timberline ATV Trail
The Timberline ATV TRail is a system of 38 miles
of interconnecting trails traversing scenic,
forested hills of the Allegheny National Forest.
The trails are designed for the enjoyment of ATV
riders at the beginner and intermediate skill
levels. Other vehicles, such as motorbikes,
mountain bikes, and snowmobiles can also enjoy
this trail.C The trail is open during the summer
from the Friday before Memorial Day to September
24 and during winter from December 20 to April 1.
Inclement wet weather may cause the trails to
close in short notice--when in doubt, please call
ahead. The trail ties into the Marienville
ATV/Bike Trail; brochures on that trail are
available from any ANF district office.
Finding the Trail: The trailhead parking
lot is located on Forest Road 232, one mile south
of SR 948 and SR 66 intersection. Parking is also
located along Township Road 458 (FR 136) near
Beuhler Corner and Township Road 322 at Pigs Ear
south of State Route 66. You may also access the
trail anywhere it crosses a public road. A trail
map is available on-line.
Riding the Trail: Consult the trailhead
bulletin boards for more information and
additional trails that may be open or closed. All
ATV trails are marked with yellow, diamond-shaped
blazes.
"YOU ARE HERE" maps are located at
these key junctions to aid riders in navigating
the trail. The Timberline ATV Trail provides an
enjoyable recreational experience. The trail
utilizes many old roads and railroad grades.
Riding surfaces are generally level and wide
(averaging 8 feet in width). Two-way travel is
permitted on the trail.
During the winter season, this trail provides
snowmobile access from the south and southeast to
the Allegheny Snowmobile Loop system. Because of
concurrent use of ATVs and snowmobiles, this
trail is not groomed.
In case of emergency: Hospitals are located in
Kane, PA, via SR 66 10 miles north of the
trailhead and 14 miles southeast of the trailhead
in Ridgway, PA. The nearest pay telephone is
located in Highland, PA, one mile south of the
trailhead.
Safety: If you note unsafe conditions on
the trail, please report them to the Marienville
Ranger Station. Things to report could include
damage to the trail surface, trees across the
trail, damaged or missing signs and blazes,
dangerous stream crossings, damaged bridges,
boggy areas, washouts, and other similar
conditions. We appreciate your help.
Regulations
Volunteers: If you, a friend, or your club are
interested in volunteering to help maintain this
trail, please inquire at the Marienville Ranger
District Office.
This project was financed in part by a grant from
the National Recreation Trails Fund, under the
administration of the Federal Highway
Administration and the Pennsylvania Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources.
Customer Service: The Ridgway, Kane, and
Marienville areas offer food, lodging, gas and
medical facilities.
For more information about the Timberline ATV
Trail and other recreation opportunities, contact
local Tourist Promotion Agencies or any local
Forest Service office.
Rocky Gap ATV Trail
The Rocky Gap ATV Trail is a 20.8 mile loop trail
traversing the forested hills of the Allegheny
National Forest. It was constructed for the
enjoyment of ATV and motorbike riders of
intermediate and expert skill level. C The trail
is open from the Friday before Memorial Day to
September 24; and December 20 to April 1.
Inclement wet weather may cause the trails to
close in short notice--when in doubt, please call
ahead.
Finding the Trail: The trailhead parking
lot is located along the Warren to Tidioute road,
at the intersection of Forest Road (FR) 155 (6
miles south of Warren, PA). You can also access
the trail anywhere it crosses a public road. A
trail map is available on-line.
Riding the Trail: Once on the trail,
riders may travel on any part of the trail
system. All ATV trails are marked with yellow,
diamond-shaped blazes.
The trail is divided into two sections by the
Warren to Tidioute road. The southern section is
a two-way trail, 5.3 miles long; the northern
section is a one-way trail, 10.5 miles long.
Riding time on the trail will vary depending on
your skill level and riding style. An
intermediate rider can expect to take up to four
hours, while a more experienced rider may cover
the trail in one to two hours.
The trail is suitable for both motorcycle and ATV
use. However, due to steep side slopes, the ATV
user may experience difficulty in some sections.
Please exercise extra caution in these areas.
Regulations
In case of emergency, the nearest hospital and
pay telephone are located six miles north of the
trailhead, in Warren, PA.
Safety: If you note unsafe conditions on
the trail, please report them to the Bradford
Ranger Station. Things to report could include
damage to the trail surface, trees across the
trail, damaged or missing signs and blazes,
dangerous stream crossings, damaged bridges,
boggy areas, washouts, and other similar
conditions. We appreciate your help.
Volunteers: Appreciation is given to our
volunteers, who have adopted this trail, help
maintain and improve this trail in cooperation
with the Forest Service. If you, a friend, or
your club are interested in volunteering to help
maintain this trail, please inquire at the
Bradford Ranger District office.
Customer Service: Warren areas offers food,
lodging, gas and medical facilities.
For more information about other recreation
opportunities or area events, contact local
Tourist Promotion Agencies or any local Forest
Service office.
Willow Creek ATV Trail
Willow Creek ATV Trail is an 10.8-mile loop trail
traversing scenic, forested hills on the Bradford
District of the Allegheny National Forest. The
trail is designed for enjoyment of ATV and
motorbike riders representing all skill levels.
The trail is open from the Friday before Memorial
Day to September 24. Inclement wet weather may
cause the trails to close in short notice--when
in doubt, please call ahead.
Finding the Trail: The main trailhead
parking for the trail is located along Forest
Road (FR) 137, approximately two miles south of
SR 346 and 11 miles west of Bradford. A trail map
is available on-line.
Riding the Trail: The trail is a one-way
system divided into two loops. Access is from the
trailhead on FR 137. All trails are marked with
yellow, diamond-shaped blazes. The trail is
suitable for ATVs and motorbikes. Skill levels
vary from beginning to intermediate.
Regulations
In case of emergency, the nearest hospital is 13
miles east of the trailhead, in Bradford, PA. The
nearest pay telephone is four miles northwest on
SR 346.
Safety: If you note unsafe conditions on
the trail, please report them to the Bradford
Ranger Station. Things to report could include
damage to the trail surface, trees across the
trail, damaged or missing signs and blazes,
dangerous stream crossings, damaged bridges,
boggy areas, washouts, and other similar
conditions. We appreciate your help.
Volunteers: If you, a friend, or your club
are interested in volunteering to help maintain
this trail, please inquire at the Bradford Ranger
District office.
Customer Service: The Bradford area offers
food, lodging, gas and medical facilities.
For more information about the Willow Creek ATV
Trail, contact local Tourist Promotion Agencies
or any local Forest Service office.
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