One of the prettiest bike rides I've ever taken! This amazing rails to trail fully paved bike path…read moreis 24 miles round trip through some truly spectacular scenery and woodlands. The largest of 7 wooden bridges along the path spans the Allegheny River and the smaller ones cross several creeks. What you don't see are any roads along this gorgeous wilderness path. There is a slight upward grade during much of the 12 miles from Fishermans Cove to the end of the line - the good news is it's nearly imperceptible until you turn around and head back. You feel like you're flying on your return trip which is really fun! This area is the definition of remote so go prepared with food, water & flat tire supplies. There's decent cell service, so bring your phone. There is also a fairly long tunnel mid-trail with reflectors down the center. A light would likely make you feel a tad more comfortable on a cloudy day. The reflectors work decently to direct you on a sunny day. This bike trail is located slightly over an hour north of Cranberry Township. Google map Seneca Hills Bible Camp which is where you turn off Old Route 8 off I-80. At the T heading to the Bible Camp you head right to Fisherman's Cove to the trailhead. If you're interested in more information and specific directions, here is a link: www.avta-trails.org ' sandy-creek-trail

Wow. This is a spectacular trail!! Such a pleasant ride through the woods crossing the river and…read morecreek multiple times on a paved surface. I don't even know how they managed to get blacktop back into some of these remote areas but they did!! It's mostly shaded as well so even on hot days this would be a great choice when you just want to ride! We started at the western end of the trail called Fisherman's cove. A little tricky to find and accessible by a gravel road about 3 miles off old route 8. Parking here is limited and is roadside so I can imagine it getting pretty crowded on weekends. But it is so worth it. The eastern end is 12 miles out at Van. The ride back seemed a lot quicker since there appears to be a minor downhill heading back although it is an easy ride in both directions. The fact that it's quite remote means there are no road crossings so you can just ride completely carefree!! If you feel up to it you can extend the ride by joining up with other rails to trails and make a long day out of it!! We absolutely loved it and will no doubt be heading back there this fall to enjoy the ride and the scenery! Highly recommended!!

very pretty, kinda hard to find if your not from the area but definitely worth to seeing if your…read morewilling to look !

What a beautiful hike! The boys loved the waterfall and furnace. It was like a shaded magical…read morewonderland.

This is a very nice trail located in Amish Country which runs North and South of the small town of…read moreSpartansburg. It is named after the East Branch of Oil Creek, which it follows. The trail-head is located in town next to the Dutch Treat restaurant, and is also next to Clear Lake (There is a bridge so you can walk over and view the dam). The trail is not very long, but the natural scenery makes this a worthwhile visit. I have ridden this trail on numerous occasions, and have seen lots of wildlife, including one time, where I saw a bear cross the trail. Sometimes there are Amish horse and buggies using the trail also. P.S. I had no signal in the town of Spartansburg, so I was unable to check-in there, but near the end of the trail near Sportsmans Road I did have a signal, so I was able to check in there.

It's a trail. I don't know what attributes a trail needs to be well rated. It's 6 miles long and…read morecrosses a big road and a couple smaller roads (with no signals). There are snakes and mosquitoes because you're near a murky mud puddle they (ironically?) call Clear Lake and a swamp. The length of it is paved. Alongside the pavement there's grass on one half and gravel on the other half of the length. There are a couple of benches. There is aggressive signage that's all kinds of pissy with buggy drivers about how "we'll close this gate if you amish keep using this trail for driving..." or something similarly sh*tty that seemed uninviting, prejudiced and unnecessary. There are no trash receptacles except at the very beginning of the trail so if you walk your dog be ready to carry your poop bag the whole way. Also, bikes are allowed on the trail so keep an eye out.

Please note that the address shown isn't either end of the trail, nor is it the trailheads. It's…read morebased on the Trail Link maps of where the parking is at the east end. And it's not even close to where my husband Rick and I began our ride on the trail. Anyway, the Clarion Highlands Trail is part of a network of bike trails centered around the Oil City/Franklin/Emlonton/Polk, PA areas. The cluster of trails includes the Sandy Creek Trail, the Allegheny River Trail, the Samuel Justus Trail, as well as this one. You can ride them in any and all combinations for a truly fascinating ride. I should let you know that the Clarion Highlands Tail is the roughest of them all. The trail is not only the highest in Pennsylvania, it's also in many places a dirt trail with only ruts to bike through. And it's not always well marked. A good map or your GPS will help while cycling. And a mountain bike is an absolute must--no other bike can traverse this trail in places. Finally, the trail is isolated and only experienced cyclists, or newbies with a guide, should attempt it. But if you are an experienced cyclist, the trail is a very rewarding ride. My husband Rick and I combined it with a trip on the Sandy Creek Trail. We began our ride on the Sandy Creek Trail and headed east out of the junction with the Samuel Justus Trail and the Allegheny River Trail. We saw some restrooms at the junction. If you're beginning your trip on the Sandy Creek Trail like we were, better stop here. These are the only restrooms on the trip. The segment on the Sandy Creek Trail was easily the easiest on the trip. The trail is paved all the way and it's the most scenic. About 2/3rds the way between the trail junctions and Cranberry Rockland Road, we passed through a couple of tunnels. But so much for the Sandy Creek Trail--this review is after all about the Clarion Highlands Trail. We reached the trail at Lake to the Seas Highway/28th Division Highway. As I mentioned before, here the trail turns more difficult. While this is a rails-to-trails conversion, I've been unable to determine the history of the route. You should also be aware that a lot of the bridges that used to carry the rail tracks across the local roads have been removed. There are some very steep downgrades at these crossings. Just after picking up from the Sabdy Creek Trail, the Clarion Highlands Trail passes south of State Gamelands #45. It heads along in an ESE direction, passing a golf course before coming up to one of the trailheads. At Ashland, PA it passes Phipps Cemetery, near Elmo, PA. This is the highest point on the trail, some 1,472 feet above sea level. From there it curves into a NE direction before turning east. A couple miles east is the aforementioned parking lot, but Rick and I toughed it out another mile or so to the end. Oh and the trail ends in the middle of nowhere at a side road. So after a rest stop here, we headed back and while I enjoyed the ruggedness of the trail, I was sure glad to get back to some pavement on the Sandy Creek Trail. Anyway, this is a very rewarding ride but again, it isn't for the faint of heart. If you do decide to take it, please take the necessary preparations. 1) As usual, make sure you and your bike are in tip-top condition. 2) Make sure you either bring a good map or a GPS. The trail is poorly marked. It's path isn't always obvious. 3) Make sure you bring plenty of water and snacks (especially if you're a diabetic like I am). There are no places anywhere along the trail to obtain them. Dried fruits, nuts, apples, Cliff Bars, raisins, and peanut butter sandwiches travel well. 4) Make sure you have a tire repair kit, mini pump, and a chain tool. 5) A mountain bike is a necessity. 6) It's a fun trail. Have fun.

Very well marked trails..Any place that has MTB Trails in Ohio gets 5 stars from meread more

Beautiful park not too far from Pittsburgh. The park has many trails and nice bike paths across the…read moresurprisingly large park area. A generous amount of well kept up restrooms throughout the park. We started at a cabin that was modern and good looking. Each cabin sleeps six. Note: the cabins have nice showers and furniture but there are no other things aside from a refrigerator. Stove with oven, and microwave. Bring your own plates, cutlery bedding and glasses/cups. We were aware so we brought a press for coffee. Great park for families.

I have loved Moraine for the kayaking, boating, fishing trips, but as a hiker I hadn't explored…read moremuch of the trails till last Saturday. I hiked the Sunken Garden Trail that is near the park office. It was a pretty cool hike. It goes along the lake and around in different loops through some woods. Along my hike I ran into a hollowed out tree, a swamp and wetland, lichen, skunk cabbage, blooming yellow trees, and several bridges. It was also cool when I hear the call of Spring peeper frogs making high pitched noises as I exited. I wanted to see some Spring peepers, but they hide very well. I went by the giant snow man that usually sells ice cream and snow cones, but they were not open for the season yet. It still looks cool.

Its a nice bike trail but its worth noting its an uphill slope if youre going from Freeport to…read moreButler. Its barely noticable but coming back down is a much easier ride.

Beautiful green lush landscape surrounds trails through this area. Be careful in case you…read moreencounter ticks.

Beautiful park and manor house. We did a Sunday tour: $5 for adults and free for children under 5…read more It is a nicely restored home and it has some really cool nooks and crannies. I love how the family was linked to the Seiberling family. (Basically they were in the railroad industry and transported their tires). The house is large, but not flashy nor extravagant. Just well-decorated and captures a snapshot of the era(s) when they lived there. I am excited go back at christmastime.

Although not all the paths are clearly marked ( which makes it easy to get lost) trapped in a mud…read morepit or smacked in the face by the unkempt brush this is easily one of my top 10 favorite parks. There is a number of things to see and explore ; from The Manor House( the former H.B. Stewart family home) to fishing at the 2-acre Shady Lane Pond, a stunning garden or mountain bike trails- this is a great park for all to enjoy! If you have children, there is a wonderful nature center with hands on activities, a large playground and live animals such as owls & hawks. You can also enjoy camping, plenty of hiking trails & even cross-country skiing during the colder months. My best friends had their wedding ceremony in the garden last summer...a lot of great options for pictures from a stone arch wall, the gazebo to the beautiful flowers themselves. There are also horse trails available as well as geocatching, a gift shop & a concessions stand with ice cream,etc.

It is so cool to see a bike shop like this thriving in the area. When I lived here, this didn't…read moreexist. These guys are doing big things for the local mtb community. There are now groomed trails that can be ridden year-round! How freaking cool is that! The first think you may notice when driving by is the green wood-paneled Cadillac limo. This rad thing is their shop van! These guys load up and hit up bike parks in this thing. This is by far the coolest shop van I've ever seen. The guys at the shop are the nicest humans you'll find. They are all so good at what they do, and won't make you feel like an idiot when you come in. I had the pleasure of camping here for a women's weekend event, and the guys at the shop made sure we had what we needed and let us have our fun. Shop dog Willow is the cutest! If you stop by, make sure you get a sticker of sweet Willow. I'm almost bummed that I don't live here anymore, but now I have an excuse to come visit! I will be back, and I would recommend this shop without hesitation!

While in New York for snowy weekend we decided to rent snowmobiles. The people that we stay with…read morenormally rent from this place. I first have to explain the building. It is my dream man cave with rough-hewn lumber for siding on the inside and smells of 2-cycle engines and gasoline. Complete with the friendliest people you could ever meet. Snowmobile people generally stick together and it seems like everyone in this crew including all of the customers came in and out of this place during the day seem know each other and were really friendly. Now going into this place I want to let you know that renting snowmobiles is not a cheap way to spend your morning. The snowmobiles they have are not 12 year old pieces of junk most of them are current model year and have very few miles on them. The particular sled I was on retails for about $16,000 and I paid around $230 to rent for 4 hours. Not a bad deal if you're only going to snowmobile once or twice a year. This dealership was located in a town of Ellery and the way the trail system works here is that these snowmobile clubs are all volunteer and they maintain the trails which go through private properties. So they have to respect the property owners so the trails are maintained. We had an incident with one of the snowmobiles where we ended up flipping it into a very small body of water. It was completely unintentional however fellow on a snowmobile have to be driving by and knew where we rented the sled from call the owner, helped us get this let out of the water unfortunately the engine was hydrolocked. This stranger than helped us towed the sled a few miles up to the street where the owner, Bryce, met us with the trailer and he wasn't even mad. We helped him load the sled in the trailer and got it back to the shop or he even encouraged us to grab another sled and go out and finish up a rental. But to be honest we're pretty much done at that point. Fortunately the damage was minimal and the shop did not charge us for the damage. These are Stand Up Guys working very hard in a small company and I would encourage you 110% to give them a try.

Finally had the opportunity to come here with a few of my friends while on vacation. For a while…read moregetting here, I thought I was in the wrong area but I assure you, the GPS takes you to the right place. This place is quiet and peaceful! There's a great deal of trails and rivers. Most of which I didn't have time to fully discover but everything here is well maintained! Thankfully not alot of people come here but this place also features an outhouse and a grill. Definitely reccomend coming here!

This place is gorgeous. It's a photographer's go-to. Hikers love it, too. It's pristine and…read morewell-kept. Miles of hiking and gorgeous scenery. There are several falls that are beautiful. Watch out for the stairs--there are a lot! From anywhere in NE Ohio, it's not a far drive, and so worth it.