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Travel Guide & Map 2012-13 Allegheny National Forest Region & Kinzua Sky Walk TRAIL CENTRAL Trail Information - Pages 8 to 15 visitANF.com 1.800.473.9370 McKean County 2 Allegheny NationAl Forest region McKeAn county, PennsylvAniA 3 YOu’re on the Trail to Something Big Explore an area that abounds with natural beauty, an abundance of four-season trails, pioneer stories, delicious food and wine, outdoor adventures and small-town charm. Located in northwestern Pennsylvania, we invite you to enjoy the freedom offered by space and choice. Choice of where to stay, what to do, and which trail to forge or follow! ANFVB Visitor & Welcome Centers ........................................................4 Things to See & Do .................................................................................6 Trail Central-Trail Information & Maps ............................................. 8-13 Snowmobile Trail Map .................................................................... 14-15 ANF & Outdoor Adventures ............................................................. 16-19 Water Adventures ........................................................................... 20-21 Trails of History ....................................................................................22 Eldred WW II Museum ..........................................................................23 Kinzua Sky Walk ............................................................................. 24-25 Fair, Festival & Events .................................................................... 26-27 MAP ................................................................................................ 28-29 Seasonal Adventures ............................................................................30 Local Businesses & Services ......................................................... 32-47 Directory ......................................................................................... 48-53 Outdoor Resources & How to Get Here ................................................54 ANF Visitors Bureau Welcome Center Stop in for FREE maps, trail, local event, tourism and travel information. ANFVB Bradford Welcome Center 80 east corydon street Bradford, PA 16701 exit from rt. 219 at elm street or Forman street. Free parking in the back. Open Year Round. Mon-Fri 9 AM to 5 PM ANFVB Lantz Corners Information Center 3188 rt. 219, lantz corners, PA 16735 Seasonal information center. For personalized assistance or for group travel information: Phone: 800-473-9370 Fax: 814-368-9370 E-mail: [email protected] This guide is published by the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau, the official tourist promotion agency of McKean County, Pennsylvania. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any process except by prior authorization of the publisher. Linda Devlin, Executive Director, 800-473-9370. 4 Allegheny NationAl Forest region An EscApE for EvEry sEAson Nestled at the edge of the Allegheny National Forest, Glendorn, a 1,280 acre retreat, invites you to experience rustic elegance. Offering beautifully appointed accommodations in the “Big House”, a redwood lodge, or private luxurious cottages with wood burning fireplaces. Enjoy world-class activities-ORVIS Fly-fishing, horseback riding, hike/ bike trails, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, golf, spa services, and 4-star cuisine with award winning wine cellar. Adventure, Romance, and Corporate Packages. Weddings and Corporate Retreats. 1000 Glendorn Drive, Bradford, pA 16701 800 843 8568 glendorn.com Things TO See & DO Trail Central trail central is a series of endless trails leading to just the adventure you need and desire. Whether it is shopping or skydiving, birding or bargain hunting, hiking or antiquing-the AnF is the heart and soul of the region’s abundance. Whether you choose the trail less traveled or a more beaten path, your AnF journey will be a life-changing experience. All Types of Trails… Four-Seasons of Adventure choose from more than 600 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and backpacking; over 100 miles for ATV riding and more than 300 miles for snowmobiling. seasonal trails are perfect for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. easy strolls within the forest to multi-day backpacking adventures are available. Scenic Drives: Perfect for touring by motorcycle, car or RV, the Longhouse Scenic Drive, the Kinzua Bridge Scenic Byway and Pennsylvania Route 6 provide relaxing ways to view the lush forests and wildlife within our region. Plan your visit in late september or early october to catch Mother nature’s premier show of fall color. Fall really is bigger here! Shopping & Dining: some of the best antiques and handcrafted items in the northeast are available in our region. local shops are bursting with art, photography and items crafted from the native hardwoods of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Focus on local foods and wines served at many of our locally owned restaurants to round out your experience. History & Heritage: the historic Kinzua Viaduct has been reinvented as the Kinzua Sky Walk and is located at the Kinzua Bridge state Park. the McKean County Historical Society has a variety of special exhibits and programs planned for the 150 Anniversary of the American civil War. the Eldred World War II Museum and the Penn Brad Oil Museum are both local “must” see attractions. Things to See and Do: • Allegheny national Forest Wineries: • Allegheny (Kinzua) reservoir • Flickerwood Wine cellar & lounge • Antique, Artisan & specialty shops • Allegheny cellars Winery • ArtWorks at the Depot • Winery at Wilcox • Bradford national historic District Nearby: • eldred WW II Museum • Allegany state Park • golf • Blair Museum & store • historic crook Farm • chautauqua institution • Kinzua sky Walk & Kinzua Bridge state Park • cutco Ka-Bar visitors center • Performing Arts • elk country visitors center • Mount Jewett heritage Mural • Mystic Water resort • old Jail Museum • rock city Park • old Powerhouse Museum • seneca-Allegany casino • olmsted Manor Adult retreat • seneca-iroquois national Museum • oz Free Fall skydiving Ski Resorts • Penn Brad oil Museum • ellicottville, NY- holiday valley • smethport Mansion District • holiMont ski resort • Zippo/case Museum 6 Allegheny NationAl Forest region Recreation in the Allegheny National Forest Areas of Operation: Willow Bay Buckaloons Dew Drop Hearts Content Kiasutha Loleta Minister Creek Red Bridge Tracy Ridge Twin Lakes Morrison Pine Grove Handsome Lake Hopewell Hooks Brook Elijah Run Webbs Ferry Roper Hollow Farnsworth Cabin We have a camping experience for everyone. Primitive to Developed Tent and RV Camping, Cabin Rentals, Boat Rentals and Outfitting Needs For More Info (814) 368-4158 alleghenysite.com McKeAn county, PennsylvAniA 7 visitANF.com Trail Central “Lace Up Your Hiking Boots” Time to leave the city behind and find your own trail. Trail highlights within the Allegheny National Forest Hiking – 13 trails; 201 miles Cross-Country Skiing – 8 trails; 53 miles Interpretive – 10 trails; 18 miles Backpacking and Hiking North Country National Scenic Trail - With 96.6 miles of completed trail marked with blue blazes, the north country trail is the longest trail in the Allegheny national Forest (AnF). it is one of three designated national scenic trails in Pennsylvania and provides vistas of the Allegheny reservoir as it passes through rock outcroppings, open hardwoods, old growth forests and stands of hemlock. A trailhead with a parking area is located along rt. 346 west of the city of Bradford. From this northern point, situated along the new york-Pennsylvania state line near Willow Bay recreation Area, the north country trail winds south to tionesta scenic Area. the trail then heads west to Dunham siding, through Kellettville, and to the AnF boundary near Muzette. Perfect for backpacking, the northern section from rt. 321 to the red Bridge recreational Area is about 29 miles, so allow two to three days. Difficulty level is rated moderate to difficult. Minister Creek Trail - this 7.3 mile trail begins at the Minister creek campground and forms a loop. the trailhead parking lot is located on rt. 666 west of Minister creek campground, 14.7 miles southwest of sheffield. Marked with grey diamonds, this trail is for hiking and skiing. Difficulty level is rated more difficult. Morrison Trail - A 10.8 mile loop trail. the eastern side is the Morrison trail loop and the western side is the rimrock trail loop. Day hikers can complete either portion of the trail in one day. combining both trails with the cross connector, this system is perfect for a two to three day backpacking adventure. Passing through open hardwoods and large rock formations, the ground cover is thick with strands of mountain laurel. the trailhead parking lot is located along rt. 59, 17 miles west of the city of Bradford. Difficulty level is rated moderate to difficult. 8 Allegheny NationAl Forest region TRAIL CENTRAL Rimrock Overlook & Trail - 1.3 mile pedestrian trail connects the overlook with Kinzua Beach recreation Area. highlights of the overlook include the massive rock formations and scenic vistas of the shorelines of the Allegheny reservoir. From Bradford, travel west on rt. 59 to a left-hand turn onto Forest road 454 and drive 2.7 miles to access rimrock Parking/Picnic Area or travel further west on rt. 59 (19 miles from Bradford) to access Kinzua Beach recreation Area. Difficulty level is rated easy to moderate. Timberdoodle Flats Interpretive Trail - two trail loops totaling 1.5 miles. the timberdoodle