| Welcome to Forest
County-"a biker's paradise".
Throughout the County you will find serene, relaxing and revitalizing roads and trails to ride. Your journey will take you along beautiful streams and rivers and through some of the most scenic and majestic sections of the Allegheny National Forest. Whatever type of riding you enjoy,
you'll enjoy it even more riding here!
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| The Back
Roads Escape
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For a spectacular ride, start at Marienville and head out the Abraxas Road. At approximately 6 miles, turn left on the Forest Service road to Kelletville (watch for the small sign!). Ride clear to intersection with Rt. #666 (right after crossing bridge), turn left onto Rt. #666. Proceed a short distance and at the bottom of the hill turn sharp left and proceed through Kelletville. Once through Kelletville, stay on dirt road (Tionesta Creek Road) and ride along Tionesta Creek. At the end of a long hill, intersect German Hill Road and turn left to proceed to Tionesta. |
| Not-so-long Escapes
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From Tionesta-Cross the bridge
over the Allegheny River heading S. on Rt. #62. Turn left at first road
and proceed back under the bridge. Start on the old railroad bed and proceed
to West Hickory on a mixture of rail bed and secondary roads. Or, shorter
still, ride from Tionesta out Elm Street extension to the outflow and up
the back way to the Dam.
From Marienville-Take a scenic ride out Abraxas Road to Beaver Meadows, or head out S. Forest St. and take a ride to and around Buzzards Swamp. For a little longer ride, try a run to Loleta and back to Marienville. |
| Wherever
it takes me-
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For the hard core rider, the county offers virtually unlimited riding opportunities. With close to 51% of the county a part of the Allegheny National Forest, exploring the woods can be a life long adventure. These rides are best planned ahead. The Forest Service provides printed brochures which detail established trails for bikers. In addition, individual riders are free to explore the vast woodlands and bask in the beauty of some of the best nature has to offer. |
The
best rides are well planned. Make sure you are comfortable with your understanding
of the routes and where they will take you. Maps of the area are available
from the County, the Forest Service, and area merchants. Be sure to bring
plenty to drink, and for longer rides bring an energy snack, pack a lunch,
or pick one up from one of our many area restaurants. If you really want
to escape, take along a fishing pole and relax and enjoy your stay. You
might consider packing a first aide kit just in case, and make sure someone
knows your plan and when you should return.
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