Willow Creek ATV Trail Rocky Gap ATV Trail

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Willow Creek ATV Trail
Rocky Gap ATV Trail
Allegheny National Forest
Allegheny National Forest
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Allow for future use of the outdoors,
leave it better than you found it.
Discover the rewards of responsible
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Land stewardship ethics courtesy of Tread
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Warren, PA 16365
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Forest Supervisor’s Office
4 Farm Colony Drive • Warren, PA 16365
814-723-5150 • www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/allegheny
Bradford Ranger District
29 Forest Service Drive • Bradford, PA 16701
814-362-4613 • www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/allegheny
Allegheny National Forest Vacation Bureau
80 E. Corydon St., Suite 114 • P.O. Box 371
Bradford, PA 16701 • 1-800-473-9370
www.visitanf.com
Warren County Visitors Bureau
22045 Route 6 • Warren, PA 16365
814-726-1222 • 800-624-7802 • www.wcvb.com
ENJOY THE TRAIL!
Please reuse your brochure.
NOXIOUS WEEDS
Noxious weeds generally possess one or more of the
following characteristics: aggressive and difficult to
manage, poisonous, toxic, parasitic, a carrier or host of
serious insects or disease and being native or new to or
not common to the United States or parts thereof. (FSM
2080)
ANF Trail users can help prevent the spread of
noxious weeds by:
• Washing equipment before arriving at the trail and after
trail use.
• Staying on designated trails.
• Learning how to identify noxious weeds such as purple
Loosestrife, Multiflora Rose, and Giant Hogweed.
To learn more, please contact the nearest ANF office.
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WILLOW CREEK
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE (ATV) TRAIL
CUSTOMER SERVICE – The Bradford (SR 346) area
offers food, lodging, gasoline, and medical facilities. Also,
the Bradford Ranger Station, located at the junction of SR
59 & SR 321, has additional books and materials to help
you enjoy the Forest.
EMERGENCY – Call 911. The nearest hospital is 13
miles east of the trailhead, in Bradford, PA. The nearest
pay telephone is four miles northwest on SR 346.
If you note unsafe conditions on the trail, please report
them to the Bradford Ranger Station. Things to report
could include trees across the trail, damaged or missing
signs and blazes, damaged bridges, washouts, and other
similar conditions. We appreciate your help.
The trail is open, dependent on weather and trail
conditions, from the Friday before Memorial Day
through the last Sunday in September.
Call ahead. Trails may be closed during adverse conditions.
Willow Creek ATV Trail is a 10.0 mile loop trail traversing
scenic, forested hills on the Bradford District of the
Allegheny National Forest. It is for the enjoyment of ATV
and motorcycle riders of intermediate skill level.
FINDING THE TRAIL – Main trailhead parking is located
along Forest Road (FR) 137, approximately two miles
south of State Route 346 and 11 miles west of Bradford.
This trail can be found on the Stickney quadrangle map.
RIDING THE TRAIL – This trail is open to Class I ATVs,
motorcycles, horses, and mountain bikes. All ATV trails
are marked with yellow diamonds. Consult the trailhead
bulletin boards for more information and additional trails
that may be open or closed.
This 10.0 mile system is rated MORE DIFFICULT and is
suited to ATVs and motorcycles. The trail is ONE-WAY
travel except where otherwise posted.
CAMPING – Camping is NOT permitted at the Willow
Creek trailhead.
We would like to hear about your trail experience.
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to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights,
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800)
795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 ( TDD).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and
employer.
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ROCKY GAP
REGULATIONS
Travel is permitted on designated, blazed routes
only. The trail is clearly marked with yellow diamonds
on trees. Off-trail travel may damage the forest
resources or pose a safety hazard to other forest
users. Please respect the rights of others. ATV riding
on unmarked routes is a violation of federal law.
Mountain bikes and horses are permitted to use the
trails all year-round. ATV and motorcycle use during
closed seasons is not permitted.
All ATVs must be registered in accordance with State of
Pennsylvania law or in a reciprocating state with
recreational vehicle registration. Registration is available
at local ATV dealers or all Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Resources Snowmobile/ATV units. The
fees are used to help maintain the ATV trail system.
It is illegal to drive an OHV while under the influence
of any amount of drugs or alcohol.
Mufflers and spark arresters are required on all ATVs
and OHMs.
Lights must be used between sunset and sunrise.
Adults must accompany and supervise drivers under
the age of 16.
No child under the age of 8 is allowed to operate an
ATV/OHM on ANF trails.
All operators ages 8-15 must have an ATV training
certificate in their possession.
ALL–TERRAIN VEHICLE (ATV) TRAIL
CUSTOMER SERVICE – The Warren area offers food,
lodging, gas and medical facilities.
EMERGENCY – Call 911. The nearest hospital and pay
telephone are located six miles north of the trailhead, in Warren, PA.
If you note unsafe conditions on the trail, please report them
to the Bradford Ranger Station. Things to report could include
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.
The trail is open from the Friday before Memorial Day
through the last Sunday in September; and December
20 to April 1.
Call ahead. Trails may be closed during adverse conditions.
The Rocky Gap ATV Trail is a 21.9 mile loop trail traversing
the forested hills of the Allegheny National Forest. It was
designed for the enjoyment of ATV and motorcycle riders
of intermediate and expert skill level.
FINDING THE TRAIL – The trailhead parking lot is located
along Pleasant Drive (State Road 3005/337), 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. This trail can be found on the Warren
quadrangle map.XXX
RIDING THE TRAIL – This trail is open to Class I ATVs,
motorcycles, horses, mountain bikes, and snowmobiles as
CAMPING
There are numerous private and public campgrounds near
the ATV Trails. They offer restrooms, drinking water, and
some provide warm showers and utility hookups. The
following National Forest campgrounds are located within
a half-hour’s drive of these trails:
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• Marienville ATV TraiI: Loleta and Beaver Meadows
Recreation Areas.
• Rocky Gap ATV Trail: Hearts Content and
Buckaloons Recreation Areas
• Timberline ATV Trail: Twin Lakes Recreation Area
• Willow Creek ATV Trail: Tracy Ridge and Willow
Bay Recreation Areas
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
prohibits discrimination in all its programs
and activities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, age, disability, and where
applicable, sex, marital status, familial
status, parental status, religion, sexual
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with disabilities who require alternative
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information (Braille, large print, audiotape,
etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET
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posted. All ATV trails are marked with yellow diamonds. Consult
the trailhead bulletin boards for more information and additional
trails that may be open or closed.
The trail is divided into two loops by Pleasant Drive (State
Road 3005/337). 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. The southern loop is
10.8 miles and is rated MORE DIFFICULT. The northern
loop is 11.1 miles and is rated MOST DIFFICULT. Both trails
are ONE-WAY travel only except where otherwise posted.
CAMPING – Camping is not permitted at the Rocky Gap
Trailhead.
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SAFETY MESSAGES
• Become familiar with Forest Service
regulations and State ATV Laws.
• Wear a helmet and eye protection at
all times when operating an ATV.
• Carry passengers only if your ATV is
designed for them. (i.e., a Class II ATV)
• Speeds of over 25 mph are prohibited.
• Drive within your level of skill and ability.
• Be aware of other users of various
ages and skill levels on the trail.
• Riders in two-way travel areas should
keep right and be alert for oncoming
traffic.
• Be alert for STOP, BRIDGE AHEAD,
LOGGING AREA, and other signs on
the trail.
TREAD LIGHTLY!