Oil City, PA Mountain Biking Trails and Maps

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Brush Hollow Cross-Country Ski Trail

7.7 mi
State: PA
Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Butler-Freeport Community Trail

20.4 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

Knox & Kane Rail Trail

49.6 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Marienville Bike Trail

23.3 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Rail 66 Country Trail

20.1 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Redbank Valley Rail Trail

50.8 mi
State: PA
Ballast, Crushed Stone

Samuel Justus Recreation Trail

6.98 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Sandy Creek Trail (PA)

12 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Tidioute Riverside RecTrek Trail

4.5 mi
State: PA
Ballast, Dirt, Grass

Clarion Highlands

12.6 mi
State: PA
Dirt, Gravel

Five Bridges Trail

8.5 mi
State: PA
Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass

McClintock Trail

9.4 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Heart's Content Cross-Country Ski Area

8.3 mi
State: PA
Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Great Shamokin Path

3.6 mi
State: PA
Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
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
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
The Brush Hollow Cross-Country Trail, located within the Allegheny National forest, offers three stacked loops with a variety of hiking and skiing opportunities at a rangte of difficulty levels. This...
PA 7.7 mi Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
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 20.4 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt
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
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
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 49.6 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel
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
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
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
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
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
Located on the western side of the Allegheny National Forest, this trail extends north to south, parallel to the Allegheny River betweens the towns of Tidioute and Grove Run. The trail retains much of...
PA 4.5 mi Ballast, Dirt, Grass
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
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
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
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
The Heart's Content Cross-Country Ski Area, located within the Allegheny National Forest, offers three loops that are suitable for beginners. This trail is not groomed. The trail is marked with blue...
PA 8.3 mi Dirt, Grass, Gravel
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
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

Recent Trail Reviews

Pyamunting Valley Greenway

Spring Ride 2026

May, 2026 by vicki1960

A rare warm and sunny Spring day, got out for a nice bike ride along this trail. Parked at the police station on Maple street in Andover. Headed northwest to Leon Road. Scenery is Farmlands, most of the trail is straight as an arrow and not much shade. Once back to Maple street, zig zagged through Andover to Mill street and biked on the Southern section to Marvin Road. There is a new gravel parking lot at the Marvin road end of the trail.

Samuel Justus Recreation Trail

Spring Ride

May, 2026 by vicki1960

Spring ride along the trail. Trail is asphalt paved and follows the Allegheny River. As is every Spring, water levels very high. Enjoyable ride as always.

Butler-Freeport Community Trail

Spring 2026 Ride

May, 2026 by vicki1960

Trail is 21 miles in length and crushed limestone. Biked on a section of it, Spring 2026. The section I was on mostly through Farmlands. Parked at Bonniebrook. Saw the new painted mural at Marwood Road trailhead and parking.

Accordion

John C. Oliver Multi-Purpose Loop Trail

Rode on a cool spring day. Very smooth paved trail with rollercoaster like hills. Very fun enjoyable ride. 22 mi around the lake and back. Will definitely be back when visiting from VA.

May, 2026 by tonyg23455

Rode on a cool spring day. Very smooth paved trail with rollercoaster like hills. Very fun enjoyable ride. 22 mi around the lake and back. Will definitely be back when visiting from VA.

Pyamunting Valley Greenway

A Great Start to What Will Become a Great Trail

May, 2026 by orangedoug

The Pymatuning Valley Greenway is a developing rail trail being built in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Currently, the trail is centered around the village of Andover, Ohio. One portion of the trail runs northeast from the Village Hall on Maple Street to its current end, a trailhead located on Leon Road in Richmond Township. This paved trail is in excellent shape and runs through both woods and open farm fields. I really enjoyed riding this portion of the trail.

The other portion of the trail runs southwesterly from Mill Street to Marvin Road. As of the time of this posting TrailLink implies that you connect to this section of the trail by following an on-street route through town along Maple and Depot Streets. This implies taking the most direct route using N. Main Street (US-6) between Maple and Depot Streets. I would suggest otherwise. From my observation this street is heavily trafficked. There is little, to no berm, and it was obvious that a good number of commercial trucks use this route. My suggestion would be to use residential streets to reach a place to cross US-6. Travel away from N. Main on Maple Street, take a left on Gates Street and another left onto Hickory Street. Cross over N. Main St. at the end of Hickory. Then ride the sidewalk half a block until you reach Depot St. Follow Depot Street which will become Mill Street after you cross over E. Main Street (OH-85). The trailhead will be further down on Mill Street.

The southwest section of the Pymatuning Valley Trail is mostly shaded and runs by the Andover Golf Course, a pond, and one working farm on its way to its current end at Marvin Road. When the trail is extended beyond Marvin Road it will provide access to Ohio and Pennsylvania state parks on the Pymatuning Reservoir. This appears to be the area of the next phases of the trail’s construction. Connecting the trail to the reservoir will definitely increase the trail’s utility and popularity. I look forward to riding this trail again in the future.


Samuel Justus Recreation Trail

Beautiful Trail

April, 2026 by katie4nny

Rode this trail on an early April evening. Beautiful, well-maintained trail was a pleasant surprise to find on my weekend away. The memorial to Ms. Nellis was lovely and touching.

Armstrong Trails

Great Ride!

April, 2026 by chanin03

Great day for a ride; no debris at all on trail!

Pymatuning State Park Spillway Trail

spillway trail spring

March, 2026 by qdk7jztdhk

Great trail that is paved. Very nice views of Pymatuming Lake. Would definitely ride again.

Oil Creek State Park Trail

Warmer weather has melted the snow. Mostly clear, with plenty of small tree detritus. Watch for 3 short stints (just a few yards each) of gravel at the north end. As usual, a bit of moss and plenty of root ridges - speed bumps ¿. Happy Trails.

March, 2026 by gtarney

Warmer weather has melted the snow. Mostly clear, with plenty of small tree detritus. Watch for 3 short stints (just a few yards each) of gravel at the north end. As usual, a bit of moss and plenty of root ridges - speed bumps ¿. Happy Trails.

Allegheny River Trail

February Walk

February, 2026 by vicki1960

We parked at the end of Astral road, though not a designated trailhead, there is a small parking lot for fisherman. This is approx 4.3 miles South of Franklin. A good bit of snow and ice still on the trail. Big ice chunks floating down the Allegheny (River). Sandy Creek jammed up with ice at the Belmar Bridge.

Shenango Trail

Winter Hike

February, 2026 by vicki1960

February 2026 hike. A good 6" of snow on the ground. Shenango River frozen due to multiple weeks of below freezing temperatures.

Trout Island Trail

Northern End Walk

February, 2026 by vicki1960

Beautiful sunny but cold Winter Day to get out and enjoy the trail. A good 8" of snow covering the trail. We parked in the small lot out on Trout Island Road and walked to the end and back.

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