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Oil Creek State Park

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Trail description: 10-mile paved bicycle trail winds through Oil Creek Gorge. The south end of the trail connects with the Samuel Justus Trail.
Access fee: Park entry fee
Towns along the trail: Plumer, PA
Web site: Oil Creek State Park | Allegheny Valley Trails Association
Trail map: Available at the park and on the park's website
Trail surface: Paved
Designated activities: Bicycling, walking
Facilities on the trail: Picnic tables, benches, shelters and restrooms are situated at few points along the trail
Points of interest: Petroleum Centre commemorates the first oil well drilled in the US. Scenic railroad from Titusville to Oil City.
Lodging: Oil City and Titusville have a few choices of accommodations
Camping: Backcountry sites only
Bike shops:
Weather forecast: Franklin
Tourism info: Oil Heritage Region Tourism
Getting to the trail: The north end of the trail is at the Drake Well Museum on the south side of Titusville. The southern terminus is at the entrance to Oil Creek Park, 4 miles north of Oil City on Route 8 at the Rynd Farm Bridge.
Map of local region: Plumer

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 5.00  

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Trail name: Oil Creek State Park
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: July, 2005
Sections that I biked: All
My favourite sections of the trail: All
Best time to go: June thru Oct
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: All of thee above, and then some! Such Splendor! Wild Life, etc...
What I disliked: N/A
Comments: Thank You! For being such good stewards to make and keep this land beautiful.
Submitted by: LA
from: Ohio
Date submitted: July 14, 2005

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Trail name: Oil Creek State Park
Times biking the trail: Weekly
Date of last visit: July, 2003
Sections that I biked: All
My favourite sections of the trail: All the trail is similar and uneventful, aside from a passing train across the creek from the path or sporadic wildlife.
Best time to go: Summer or Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Surface is outstanding and upkeep is premier. This site needs updated, however, Accomodations in Oil City are pathetic. The one hotel here is poorly maintained an incredibly expensive (owned by Rushi Hospitality). Better yet, they are building a Comfort Inn in Titusville.
What I disliked: Nothing too exciting or breathtaking.
Comments: What I mentioned previously...Venago County offers more trails. One in Oil City extending to Franklin, then connecting with a trail near Astral Road outside of Cranberry and continuing on to Van and Emlenton. An incredible LONG and scenic ride...with an awsome expansion bridge over the Allgheny River.
Submitted by: AMM
from: Oil City, PA
Date submitted: July 12, 2003

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