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Allegheny National Forest - Brush Hollow XC Ski Trail

7.7 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Allegheny National Forest - Minister Creek Trail

6.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Allegheny National Forest - Tidioute Riverside RecTrek Trail

4.5 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt, Grass

Allegheny National Forest - Twin Lakes Trail

16.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Allegheny River Trail

29.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Armstrong Trails

48.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Beaver Meadow Trail

2.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Butler-Freeport Community Trail

19.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Clarion-Little Toby Trail

18.4 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Cowanshannock Trail

1.1 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

David S. Ammerman Trail (formerly Clearfield to Grampian Trail)

10.6 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

East Branch Trail (PA)

7.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Ernst Trail

12 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

John C. Oliver Multi-Purpose Loop Trail

11.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Kinzua Valley Trail

6 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Knox & Kane Rail Trail

47.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Mahoning Shadow Trail

15 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Marienville Bike Trail

23.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Moraine State Park Bike Trail

7.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Oil City Trail

3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Accordion

Oil Creek State Park Trail

9.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Queen City Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Rail 66 Country Trail

20.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Redbank Valley Rail Trail

50.8 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone

Roaring Run Trail

4.8 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Rock Furnace Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Samuel Justus Recreation Trail

6.98 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Sandy Creek Trail (PA)

12 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Shenango Trail

7.8 mi

State: PA

Dirt

Warren to North Warren Bike Trail

3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

West Creek Recreational Trail

19.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

West Penn Trail

15.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Apollo's Kiski Riverfront Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Clarion Highlands

12.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Five Bridges Trail

8.5 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Hoodlebug Trail

11.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

McClintock Trail

9.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Tredway Trail

5.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Wolf Run Trail (PA)

4.2 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Allegheny National Forest - Heart's Content XC Ski Trail

8.3 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Beaver Dam Trail

2.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Allegheny National Forest - Kellettville to Nebraska Trace

12 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Great Shamokin Path

3.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Allegheny National Forest - Deerlick XC Ski Trail

9 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Allegheny National Forest - Mill Creek Trail

5.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Clymer Trail

0.25 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Allegheny National Forest - Brush Hollow XC Ski Trail This trail is not groomed. Three stacked loops offer a variety of hiking and skiing opportunities at a range of difficulty levels. The trail starts out on a railroad grade along Big Mill Creek. This...	PA	7.7 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	2 reviews
	Allegheny National Forest - Minister Creek Trail This moderately difficult trail features great views of Minister Creek and passes by several outstanding rock outcroppings, the latter about 1 mile from the trailhead parking lot. This heavily used...	PA	6.6 mi	Dirt, Grass	4 reviews
	Allegheny National Forest - Tidioute Riverside RecTrek Trail Located on the western side of the Allegheny National Forest, this trail extends north to south, parallel to the Allegheny River from the town of Tidioute to Grove Run. The trail retains much of the...	PA	4.5 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Grass	6 reviews
	Allegheny National Forest - Twin Lakes Trail This trail passes through a variety of pleasing landscapes. The area near Crane Run is especially scenic. The trail is marked with white diamonds. The skill level of this trail is rated more...	PA	16.6 mi	Dirt, Grass	1 reviews
	Allegheny River Trail The Allegheny River Trail runs on asphalt between Franklin and Emlenton for 27.5 miles and on an isolated section between Foxburg and Parker for 2.5 miles. About the Route Keep your eyes open...	PA	29.6 mi	Asphalt	158 reviews
	Armstrong Trails Armstrong Trails connects riverfront towns along the eastern bank of the Allegheny River as it winds through the lush Allegheny Plateau. The flat trail, currently 44.2 miles, runs along a former...	PA	48.1 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	53 reviews
	Beaver Meadow Trail Developed as a Safe Routes to School project, the paved section of the Beaver Meadow Trail runs eastward for 1.5 miles from the Dubois City Park along the northern bank of Sandy Lick Creek traversing...	PA	2.9 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Butler-Freeport Community Trail Located about 30 minutes northeast of Pittsburgh, the Butler-Freeport Community Trail is nestled in the scenic wooded valley that follows Little Buffalo Creek to Buffalo Creek and on to the Allegheny...	PA	19.9 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	54 reviews
	Clarion-Little Toby Trail The Clarion-Little Toby Trail lets you venture on the wild side for 18 miles as it traverses remote state hunting grounds adjoining the Allegheny National Forest. You’ll likely see deer and other...	PA	18.4 mi	Crushed Stone	40 reviews
	Cowanshannock Trail The scenic 1.1-mile Cowanshannock Trail is a great pathway for hikers, walkers, and bikers. The trail follows the Cowanshannock Creek on an abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad Company corridor. In the...	PA	1.1 mi	Crushed Stone	7 reviews
	David S. Ammerman Trail (formerly Clearfield to Grampian Trail) The David S. Ammerman Trail rolls through Pennsylvania coal country for nearly 11 miles between Clearfield and Grampian, skirting the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and two of its tributaries....	PA	10.6 mi	Crushed Stone	28 reviews
	East Branch Trail (PA) The East Branch Trail is a rare dual-lane rail-trail. The 8-foot asphalt lane serves walkers, bicyclists, in-line skaters, and people in wheelchairs. Horses, specifically horses pulling Amish buggies...	PA	7.9 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	13 reviews
	Ernst Trail Connecting Meadville, known as the home of the zipper, and Conneaut Lake, the 12-mile Ernst Trail meanders through farms and forests. The trail is named for Calvin Ernst, who owned the unused...	PA	12 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	60 reviews
	John C. Oliver Multi-Purpose Loop Trail The 11.7-mile John C. Oliver Multi-Purpose Loop Trail is a centerpiece of Maurice K. Goddard State Park, which spans 2,856 acres in northwestern Pennsylvania. The mostly shaded, paved, off-road trail...	PA	11.7 mi	Asphalt	64 reviews
	Kinzua Valley Trail Deep within the Allegheny National Forest lies a rail-trail with a past. The Kinzua Valley Trail follows the route of the former Kinzua and Hemlock Railroad (later Valley Railroad) near the town of...	PA	6 mi	Crushed Stone	11 reviews
	Knox & Kane Rail Trail Winding through the fields and forests of northern Pennsylvania, the Knox & Kane Rail Trail follows a former railroad corridor. Spanning four counties (Clarion, Elk, Forest & McKean), the Knox & Kane...	PA	47.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	13 reviews
	Mahoning Shadow Trail If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on Groundhog Day, Mahoning Shadow Trail users expect six more weeks of winter before spring arrives. The 15-mile Central Pennsylvania trail passes through the...	PA	15 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	21 reviews
	Marienville Bike Trail The Marienville Bike Trail is part of a system of roads and trails in the Allegheny National Forest. The trails are open to mountain bikes, trail bikes, and ATVs and are rated as difficult because of...	PA	23.3 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
	Moraine State Park Bike Trail Moraine State Park features a paved multiuse trail, which runs along the north shore of Lake Arthur for 7.1 miles. Along the way, enjoy beautiful scenery, especially during the fall as trees line the...	PA	7.1 mi	Asphalt	22 reviews
	Oil City Trail The Oil City Trail connects the Samuel Justus Recreation Trail and the McClintock Trail through the center of Oil City, Pennsylvania. The 2-mile walking and biking pathway runs along the Allegheny...	PA	3 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete	1 reviews

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Oil Creek State Park Trail It’s hard to believe that the world’s first oil boom occurred along the path of what’s now the Oil Creek State Park Trail. The park’s forests, beaver ponds, and trout streams were once the site of oil...	PA	9.5 mi	Asphalt	32 reviews
Queen City Trail Running 1.5 miles, the Queen City Trail serves as a community connector for the small city of Titusville, where the American oil industry began in 1859. The trail provides a short, paved connection...	PA	1.5 mi	Asphalt	7 reviews
Rail 66 Country Trail Paralleling PA-66, the Rail 66 Country Trail runs between Marianne in Clarion County and the county line with Forest County. This paved, multi-use rail-trail lies on the historic Knox-Kane railroad...	PA	20.1 mi	Asphalt	35 reviews
Redbank Valley Rail Trail The Redbank Valley Rail Trail carries trail users along the forested banks of Redbank Creek for nearly 51 miles to the Allegheny River and along a 9-mile perpendicular spur to Sligo. The entire...	PA	50.8 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone	58 reviews
Roaring Run Trail Overview Evidence of the Roaring Run Trail’s past lives are readily visible all along the 4.8-mile corridor in western Pennsylvania. Stone remains in the Kiskiminetas River (Kiski for short) mark...	PA	4.8 mi	Crushed Stone	17 reviews
Rock Furnace Trail The 1.5-mile Rock Furnace Trail is a scenic path in Roaring Run Recreation Area. The trail follows Roaring Run Creek from its confluence at the Kiski River to a small parking area off Brownstown Road....	PA	1.5 mi	Asphalt	10 reviews
Samuel Justus Recreation Trail Oil flows through the veins of the Samuel Justus Recreation Trail. Its northern departure point is Oil City, which was founded during the 1860s oil boom and became the headquarters for several...	PA	6.98 mi	Asphalt	22 reviews
Sandy Creek Trail (PA) Trail users will want to pack water, food, and flashlights to travel the Sandy Creek Trail, as it crosses 12 miles of remote, but scenic, countryside in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Named for separate...	PA	12 mi	Asphalt	72 reviews
Shenango Trail The Shenango River Trail once served as a towpath along the Erie Canal Extension. During the mid-1800s, mules pulled boats along the canal, linking goods from the Great Lakes to Pittsburgh and beyond....	PA	7.8 mi	Dirt	90 reviews
Warren to North Warren Bike Trail Located along the banks of Conewango Creek, the open 3-mile segment of this proposed 11-mile trail follows an old New York Central branch north from the city of Warren. Designed to serve primarily as...	PA	3 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
West Creek Recreational Trail The West Creek Recreational Trail connects St. Marys and Emporium in a forested area of northern Pennsylvania known as elk country. The 19.5-mile trail follows the route of the Philadelphia and Erie...	PA	19.5 mi	Crushed Stone	14 reviews
West Penn Trail The West Penn Trail meanders 15 miles between Saltsburg and just west of Blairsville. The rail-trail winds through woods, fields, and along the Conemaugh River. About the Route Other than the...	PA	15.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	26 reviews
Apollo's Kiski Riverfront Trail Apollo's Kiski Riverfront Trail, built on the former M-Line Railroad bed, begins in downtown Apollo and follows the scenic Kiskiminetas River (called "Kiski" locally) to North Apollo. The nearly level...	PA	1.5 mi	Crushed Stone	3 reviews
Clarion Highlands The Clarion Highlands Trail is one of the highest rail-trails in the Commonwealth. It traverses the Allegheny Plateau, passing over the divide between the Clarion and Allegheny Rivers. Its highest...	PA	12.6 mi	Dirt, Gravel	7 reviews
Five Bridges Trail The Five Bridges Trail in northwestern Pennsylvania uses a portion of the former Pittsburgh and Shawmut Railroad corridor, which ran from Brockway to Brookville. Begin at the western end of the...	PA	8.5 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass	10 reviews
Hoodlebug Trail If you have a tendency to tootle along when you walk or bicycle, then consider taking the Hoodlebug Trail. You’ll find many diversions in and around the college campus in the borough of Indiana and...	PA	11.8 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	20 reviews
McClintock Trail As it winds along Oil Creek, McClintock Trail connects Oil Creek State Park with Oil City. Note that much of the route is on-road. Just south of the park, a 1.8-mile section on Waitz Road, a dirt...	PA	9.4 mi	Asphalt	12 reviews
Tredway Trail The Tredway Trail's full name is the Wynn and Clara Tredway River Trail, a 9-mile multiuse rail-trail on the eastern side of the Allegheny River just north of New Kensington. The trail is included in...	PA	5.5 mi	Crushed Stone	19 reviews
Wolf Run Trail (PA) Running parallel to State Route 219, this 4 mile section of trail has been built on a former line of the Pennsylvania Railroad (Line 651) and runs from Sandy Township in Clearfield County (near...	PA	4.2 mi	Gravel	7 reviews
Allegheny National Forest - Heart's Content XC Ski Trail This trail is not groomed. The three loops are suitable for beginners. The trail is marked with blue diamonds. Check out the short 1.2 mile Hearts Content Interpretive Trail which offers a scenic hike...	PA	8.3 mi	Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
Beaver Dam Trail Located in one of Pennsylvanias most popular State Parks, the Beaver Dam Trail follows old railroad grades at Parker Dam State Park in Clearfield County. The trail runs past streams, beaver dams,...	PA	2.3 mi	Crushed Stone	2 reviews
Allegheny National Forest - Kellettville to Nebraska Trace The route is primitive and unimproved. The trail crosses several streams that are not bridged. The trail follows the scenic Tionesta Creek with lots of great scenery and fishing.	PA	12 mi	Dirt, Grass	3 reviews
Great Shamokin Path The Great Shamokin Path runs for 3.6 miles between Yatesboro and Numine. The mixed-terrain path parallels Cowanshannock Creek in its entirety. About the Route The western end of the Great...	PA	3.6 mi	Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
Allegheny National Forest - Deerlick XC Ski Trail This trail is not groomed. The trail is a combination of logging roads, railroad grades and pipelines that offer challenges to a wide range of skill levels. Trail is marked with blue diamonds.	PA	9 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
Allegheny National Forest - Mill Creek Trail The Mill Creek Trail serves as a connector between Twin Lakes Recreation Area and the Brush Hollow Trail. Just south of Forest Road 138, the Mill Creek Trail leaves the Twin Lakes Trail and heads...	PA	5.6 mi	Dirt, Grass	1 reviews
Clymer Trail Clymer Trail offers a short, but pleasant route along a wooded hillside on Clymer Borough's west end. The rail-trail follows the former Sample Run Mine Branch of the Cherry Tree & Dixonville Railroad....	PA	0.25 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Allegheny River Trail

Bumpy Emlenton to Kennerdell Bumpy but shaded

September, 2025 by vicki1960

Parked in Emlenton, 27 miles South of Franklin and headed North to just North of the Kennerdell Tunnel approx 13 miles South of Franklin. This section has two lengthy tunnels, need a light. Very well shaded with views of the Allegheny River. The trade off is that this section is super bumpy with uplifted asphalt pavement due to tree roots. You'll ride along and then all of a sudden hit a series of roots which catch you off guard as they are not marked and difficult to see. Some stretches it's uplifted asphalt one after another. We usually ride this section once per year and since last year it's gotten progressively worse. Other than the washboard areas, this is a good trail. Once a year is enough.

John C. Oliver Multi-Purpose Loop Trail

Labor Day Weekend super shaded!

September, 2025 by vicki1960

Participated in Mercer County Trails Associations annual Pedal the Lakes organized bike ride. The trail is super shaded and even thicker foliage than over the Summer. End of Summer ride showing slight signs of upcoming Autumn. It was a beautiful day at the park, Maurice K. Goddard State Park. The trail offers some great views of Lake Wilhelm as well as rolling Pennsylvania terrain.

Allegheny River Trail

Scenic and well maintained!

August, 2025 by joekr160

Rode from the Franklin trailhead off of route 322 to the Kennerdell Tunnel and a bit beyond. The majority of the trail was paved and smooth. The gravel section just North of Kennerdell was challenging for my wife and the couple riding with us, (Skinny tires) Otherwise a scenic and fun adventure! (A 5 Beer Rating)🍺🍻🍻😎

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Ernst Trail

Western end @ Conneuat Lake is rough

August, 2025 by vicki1960

We biked the entire length of the trail and it's various surfaces. Meadville end is paved and well shaded. On the western side of Route 19 it's gravel for a few miles, very rough. Traveling further West towards Conneaut Lake it's dirt and bumpy and seems to have gotten worse since we last rode on this section. Will stick to it on foot or snowshoeing in the Winter. Pretty scenery though and a good bit shaded. We ate at Silver Shores in Conneaut Lake across the street from the trail. At the Conneaut Lake trailhead, just behind Conneaut Wine Cellars, there is a new pavlion which is very nice.

Shenango Trail

Summer Hike

August, 2025 by vicki1960

After weeks and weeks of record breaking temperatures, finally a break and a cooler day to head to the Shenango Trail. Very well shaded but a bit buggy being along the river. Still a great day for a hike and to spend time in the woods. After June flooding, and now a draught almost, the water level very low and muddy.

John C. Oliver Multi-Purpose Loop Trail

To many steep hills

August, 2025 by bylerboy57

To many steep hills

Samuel Justus Recreation Trail

Enjoyable Ride

August, 2025 by vicki1960

We accessed this trail in Franklin where the Allegheny River Trail ends. Seamless connection offers an additional 7 miles from Franklin to Oil City. Flat rail trail, paved, follows the Allegheny River. Historic signs and sights along the way. A little bit of shaded areas.

Allegheny River Trail

Emlenton to Rockland

August, 2025 by vicki1960

While in the area, we rode the Foxburg to Parker section, we drove to nearby Emlenton and biked from there to Rockland (tunnel) and back. There is a missing link of trail between Foxburg and Emlenton that has been under development for a few years and they are getting closer but not as of yet. This entire trail section is 27.5 miles in length, flat and paved. Some rooty sections but to be expected with all the shade you will get in return. We did not ride the tunnels due to we forgot our lights. A nice day on the trail enjoying the shade and views of the Allegheny River. Trail services in Emlenton a pizza shop, ice cream shop, Dollar store and convenience store.

Allegheny River Trail

Foxburg to Parker

August, 2025 by vicki1960

Foxburg to Parker detached section is paved and 2.5 miles in length. Parking at each end. This section is very well shaded, trail conditions: a few roots sprouting up in the asphalt. Trail services in Foxburg include places to eat. Trail services in Parker which is a commute by road across the bridge, there is a place to eat. Enjoy the shade!

Moraine State Park Bike Trail

Nice ride along the lake. But a few bumps on the trail. Needs small repairs

August, 2025 by freddoodles

Nice ride along the lake. But a few bumps on the trail. Needs small repairs

John C. Oliver Multi-Purpose Loop Trail

Summer 2025 well shaded

July, 2025 by vicki1960

This trail is paved and encircles Lake Wilhelm within the Maurice K. Goddard State Park. Rolling Pennsylvania terrain and plentiful shade makes this trail great fun in the hot Summer months. Stay for the day at this park and enjoy boating and kayaking, fishing, picnic areas and a children's playground. The new Marina/Snack Shop is opened having been rebuilt 2024/2025.

Allegheny River Trail

Always a great ride

July, 2025 by vicki1960

Franklin to Brandon and back, always an enjoyable ride on this trail. Beautiful views of the Allegheny River. Water levels are down from last month when we had so much rain. Trail gates recently painted look great!

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