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Clarion/Little Toby Creek Trail

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Trail description: 18 mile multi-use trail connecting Brockway and Ridgway. The middle section of the trail may not yet be upgraded.
Access fee:
Towns along the trail: Du Bois, Ridgway, PA
Web site: Tricounty Rails to Trails
Related link: DCNR Rail Trails | Allegheny Online
Trail map: Available on the TRT website
Trail surface: Gravel where the trail has been upgraded
Designated activities: Bicycling, walking, cross-country skiing
Facilities on the trail:
Points of interest: Clarion River has been designated as a "Wild and Scenic River". A suspension bridge at the ghost town of Blue Rock crosses Toby Creek.
Lodging:
Camping: Allegheny National Forest is nearby
Bike shops: Ridgway has a bike store
Weather forecast: Du Bois
Tourism info: Ridgway - Elk County Chamber
Getting to the trail: Trailheads are located at each end of the trail
Map of local region: Du Bois | Ridgway

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Number of ratings: 4
Average rating: 4.25  

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Trail name: Clarion/Little Toby Creek Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: August, 2004
Sections that I biked: From games lands, 8 miles towards Ridgway.
My favourite sections of the trail: The ghost towns, swinging bridge and beautiful scenery.
Best time to go: spring/fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: scenery, fairly level grade, condition of the trail.
What I disliked:
Comments:
Submitted by: JMH
from: Reynoldsville, PA
Date submitted: Aug 15, 2004

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Trail name: Clarion/Little Toby Creek Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: August, 2003
Sections that I biked: From Ridgway trail head to about 12 Miles south.
My favourite sections of the trail: North along the Clarion river
Best time to go: Summer and early fall
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Senery, few people, smell of the trees and river.
What I disliked: Mosquitos at sunset.
Comments: Bridges and rocks along river and creeks, I've already discussed the series of deep ruts across a small part of the trail. I intend to find places to eat along the trail. There are a couple of picnic tables avaiable on the northern section.
Submitted by: RC
from: St. Marys, Pa.
Date submitted: Aug 4, 2004

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Trail name: Clarion/Little Toby Creek Trail
Times biking the trail: Once
Date of last visit: June, 2004
Sections that I biked: WE BIKED FROM BROCKWAY ABOUT 8 MILES
My favourite sections of the trail: THE SWINGING BRIDGE AREA
Best time to go: FALL
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Poor
Rating: 2 stars
What I liked: THE SCENERY, THE RIVER IS VERY NICE
What I disliked: The trail is maintained only fair
Comments: hard to find the trailhead i brockway
Submitted by: mike
from: pa
Date submitted: July 26, 2004

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Trail name: Clarion/Little Toby Creek Trail
Times biking the trail: Once
Date of last visit: August, 2003
Sections that I biked: We biked from Ridgway to Brockway and back.
My favourite sections of the trail: The sections of trail that ran along the Clarion River and Toby Creek were our favorite sections.
Best time to go: Late Summer/Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Scenic, wildlife, well maintained. Met nice folks along the route.
What I disliked: Nothing
Comments: We began our ride early in the morning. Saw a decent number of deer and small mammals such as squirrels and chipmunks. Also saw an immature bald eagle. Very smooth riding. My wife and I covered the 36 miles round trip in less than five hours. This included a snack break at the very nice Brockway pavillion and the usual pit stops along the way.
Submitted by: RVJ
from: Kane, Pa
Date submitted: Sept 2, 2003