State forests in the Allegheny Forest (northwest) area of Pennsylvania offer outdoor fun and recreation.
Clear Creek State Forest
158 South Second Ave
Clarion PA 16214
814-226-1901
Located in Jefferson County PA, southern Forest County and Venango County PA in the Allegheny Forest PA region.
hiking – Little Clear Creek Trail, Silvis Trail, Trap Run Trail, Beartown Rocks Trail, North Country Trail
- primitive camping
- fishing – Allegheny River, Dennison Run, Bullion Run, Callen Run, Clarion River, Maple Creek, Clear Creek
- boating
- hunting
- Bear Town Rocks is a vista with stunning views of the Allegheny Plateau. Accessible 1/8 miles off Corbett Road or by Beartown Rocks Trail from shelter 5 at Clear Creek State Park
- Take an automobile tour of the forest. The office has a brochure.
- mountain biking – roads and select trails
- horseback ridingon roads and select trails
- state parks near the forest – Clear Creek State Park and Cook Forest State Park
- Hotels by Clear Creek
Cornplanter State Forest
323 North State Street
North Warren PA 16365
814-723-0262
In western Forest County PA.
- Hunter Run Forest Demonstration Area
- Lashure Trail – 1 1/2 miles of walking trail
- Cross country skiing trails – 4 miles N of Tionesta off Rte 36
- has a Woodcock management area with various mammals and birds
- Hotels near Cornplanter
Elk State Forest
258 Sizerville Road
Emporium PA 15834
814-486-3353
In Elk County and Cameron County PA.
- primitive camping
- hunting (license)
- fishing (license)
- hiking – 6 trails: Bucktail Path (start at Sizerville State Park), Quehanna Trail is in southern Cameron County, Fred Woods Trail – great scenic views, Pine Tree Trail (2 mile walking trail), Dividing Ridge/Eddy’s Run – 10 mile walking trail, Elk Trail – almost 16 miles long, see elk.
- Quehanna Wild Area
- Johnson Run Natural Area
- Lower Jerry Run Natural Area – a special protection area for reptiles and amphibians
- Pine Tree Trail Natural Area
- Bucktail State Park Natural Area – has a 75 mile scenic drive from Emporium to Lock Haven
- Wykoff Run Natural Area – also a special protection area
- snowmobile trails – in Cameron County area of forest
Susquehannock State Forest
PO Box 673
Coudersport PA 16915
814-274-3600
- hiking – main trail begins at Rte 6, Potter County PA
- camping
- fishing – Kettle Creek, Cross Fork Creek, Hammersley Fork
- boating
- hunting
- drive on the road for wildlife watching
- Lots of vistas for stunning views
- In winter: cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling
- ATV trail – from Memorial Day to last weekend in September in Potter County accessible at Lyman Run State Park SR 44
- mountain biking – on roads and a trail
- horseback riding – roads only, no trails
- Pennsylvania Lumber Museum – On Rte 6, 10 miles W of Galeton
Enjoy your visit to Allegheny Forest area state forests.