Trails: Allegheny National Forest has 10 separate
hiking networks with about 100 miles of trails. In addition,
there are 87 miles of North Country Trail running through the
forest and two state parks with about 40 miles of trails. A
15-mile orienteering course is located near the Hearts Content
National Scenic Area.
Trail name: Tanbark Trail Trail description: Excellent trail for intermediate or new
hiker. The north end is 600 ft. elevation gain. (North to south)
Large rocks at half-way point. Plenty of reliable water. Camping
anywhere with no fee. Organized campground near the south end
with water and vault toilets. Trail surface: Some rock, lots of gravel, some roots Difficulty rating: Some challenging sections, lots of
intermediate, lots of easy, Trail markers: Yes Facilities: Restrooms, picnic tables, campgrounds, Directions to the trailhead: North end: 10 miles north of
Tidioute or 12 miles south of Warren Pa. on US Rt 62
South end: At forestry Rd 116 near Hearts Content
Trail name: Hickory Wilderness Trail Trail description: some rock, lots of gravel, some mud,
some roots Difficulty rating: Lots of intermediate, lots of easy, Trail description: Excellent trail for a 2 day excursion,
or one day walk-thru. Plenty of reliable water with campsites.
Mostly in wilderness area. Organized campgrounds at beginning. Trail markers: Yes Facilities: Restrooms, water fountains, picnic tables,
campgrounds Directions to the trailhead: Starting at Warren Pa. South
on Rt 337, Pleasant Dr. for 12 miles. Signs to Hearts Content
Campgrounds. Trailhead and parking on the east side of road. Well
marked.
Access fee: None Nearest town: Warren, PA Trail map: Available at the Allegheny NF office in Warren
and on their website Web site:Allegheny National Forest Points of interest: Other activities: Mountain biking, xc skiing Lodging: Warren has a few choices of accommodation Camping: About 12 campgrounds are operated by the national forest. Chapman State Park has 80 sites Weather forecast:Warren Tourism info:Allegheny National Forest
Vacation Bureau | Northern Alleghenies
Vacation Region Map of local region:Warren Update submitted by: Cloudy from: Tidioute. Pa. Date submitted: March 3, 2003
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