Wild Spaces
Explore the rugged backcountry, historic forest tracts, and scenic overlooks that make the Allegheny Plateau a premier destination for those looking to escape the everyday.
ANF Visitors Center (Warren)
The gateway hub for forest information and education.
Bear Town Rocks
A spectacular "Rock City" with a panoramic forest overlook.
Beaver Iron Furnace
A remarkably preserved 1848 cold-blast furnace.
Beaver Meadows
Remote 600-acre wetland complex and non-motorized hiking loop.
Bent Run Trail
A steep, rugged scramble alongside cascading falls.
Bent Run Waterfall
Cascading roadside waterfall near Kinzua Dam.
Bent Run Waterfall
A steep, cascading roadside waterfall near Kinzua Dam.
Blood Road
A historic forest road known for high-elevation vistas.
Blue Shanty
A historic forest crossroads near the reservoir.
Bluejay Bridge
The historic crossing point for the Tionesta valley road.
Bradford Highlands
The high-elevation forested ridges surrounding Bradford.
Brush Hollow Trail
A 7-mile cross-country ski and hiking loop.
Buckaloons Trail
Interpretive walking path through Seneca heritage lands.
Buzzard Swamp
Premier wildlife viewing area with 15 man-made ponds.
Buzzard Swamp Wildlife Area
A 11,000-acre sanctuary with 15 man-made ponds.
Cook Forest
Old-growth forest and river recreation corridor.
Cornplanter Peninsula
Reservoir peninsula with boat access.
Cornplanter Tract
The final ancestral lands of Chief Cornplanter.
Drake Well Museum & Park
The exact site of the world’s first successful oil well.
Duhring Road
A scenic forest corridor connecting motorized hubs.
Eagle Iron Furnace
The ruins of a mid-19th century industrial operation.
Elijah Run
Reservoir access for paddlers and campers.
Endeavor
Forest community along Route 666.
English Tire
A legendary local landmark and trail junction.
Farnsworth Cabin
A historic CCC-built cabin available for public rental.
Gardner Rocks
High-elevation boulders overlooking the Tionesta valley.
German Hill
Rural ridge community near Tionesta Creek.
Grunderville Road
The gateway to the Pleasant Township wilderness areas.
Guitonville
Historic oil and timber hub near the Marienville trails.
Handsome Lake Campground
Secluded boat-in campground on the reservoir’s eastern arm.
Hearts Content Scenic Area
A rare tract of old-growth white pine and hemlock forest.
Hector Falls
Unique 22-foot waterfall over massive sandstone blocks.
Hector Falls
A unique 22-foot waterfall cascading over sandstone blocks.
Hickory Creek Hiking Trail
The 12-mile loop into the heart of the wilderness.
Hickory Creek Wilderness
8,663 acres of untamed, federally protected forest.
Hookitup Campground
Small, primitive boat-in site for ultimate seclusion.
Hopewell Campground
A quiet, water-access-only retreat for boaters and hikers.
Irvine Flats
A prehistoric archaeological and pioneer site.
Irwintown Ghost Town
Remnants of a massive 19th-century chemical and lumber hub.
Jakes Rocks
Rock formations and mountain bike trail system.
Johnnycake Trail
A rugged descent from the plateau to the reservoir.
Kellettville
ANF interior village near Tionesta Creek.
Kinzua Bridge Rail Trail (East)
The scenic rail-to-trail segment leading toward Smethport.
Kinzua Heights
A high-elevation residential and scenic area near the dam.
Kinzua Point
Iconic roadside vista at the junction of Route 59 and 321.
Kinzua Valley Trail (Kusel Segment)
A peaceful woodland trail following the north bank of the creek.
Kinzua Valley Trail (Markham Run)
A remote trail spur following the Markham Run drainage.
Kinzua Valley Trail (Westline Segment)
A 7-mile rail-trail following the banks of Kinzua Creek.
Kinzua Wolf Run Trail
A 10-mile shoreline hiking trail near Red Bridge.
Knox & Kane Rail Trail
A 74-mile rail-to-trail corridor connecting ANF towns.
Knupp's Mill
A historic mill site and gathering spot on Tionesta Creek.
Little Drummer Historical Pathway
Wildlife-focused loop trail named for the Ruffed Grouse.
Logan Falls
A hidden 12-foot waterfall tucked in the deep woods.
Longfellow Trail
A walk through the "Cathedral Forest" of ancient pines.
Longhouse Scenic Byway
A 29-mile National Scenic Byway looping the reservoir.
Lynch
Small ANF access point along Route 948.
Marienville ATV Trail
A 14-mile technical loop for intermediate riders.
Marienville ATV/OHV Trailhead
The epicenter of motorized trail riding in the PA Wilds.
Marilla Bridges Trail
Iconic trail featuring a covered bridge and wooden trellis.
Marilla Reservoir
Scenic reservoir with trails and fishing.
Marshburg
Rural ANF access point along Route 59.
Minister Creek "Middle Loop"
The connector trail featuring the "Rock City" gateway.
Minister Creek "North Loop"
The rugged, high-plateau section of the Minister system.
Minister Creek "South Loop"
The iconic rock-scramble loop of the Minister system.
Minister Creek Overlook
A stunning vista atop the Minister Creek rock city.
Minister Creek Trail System
A rugged 6-mile loop through massive quartz conglomerate boulders.
Minister Run Cascades
Secluded waterfall series in the Minister Creek Wilderness.
Minister Valley Overlook
Ridge-top vista overlooking the Minister Creek valley.
Minister Valley Overlook
A panoramic ridge-top vista of the deep forest canopy.
Morrison Trail & Campground
Rugged 12-mile loop trail and boat-in camping.
Morrison Trail Loop
A 10-mile "figure-eight" hike through oak and pine forests.
Nebraska Bridge
A historic crossing often submerged by Tionesta Lake.
North Arm
Remote reservoir arm with coves and camps.
North Country National Scenic Trail
The longest National Scenic Trail in America, crossing the ANF.
Old Town Road ATV Trail
A rugged connection between Marienville and the Clarion River.
Onoville Marina
Major marina on the reservoir’s north end.
Page Hollow Overlook
A high-point vista overlooking the Allegheny River valley.
Panther Rocks
A massive "rock city" hidden in the deep forest.
Peanut Rock
A uniquely shaped sandstone formation near Jakes Rocks.
Penoke ATV/OHM Trail
A rugged 23-mile loop for skilled riders and dirt bikes.
Pigeon Falls
A small, secluded series of cascades on Pigeon Run.
Pigs Ear
A historic crossroads and gateway to the interior.
Pine Camp Trailhead
A primitive access point for the Marienville Main trail.
Pinecross Campground
Water-access campground nestled in a stand of tall pines.
Pithole City
The legendary "Oil Boom" ghost town.
Pleasant Drive Vista
A roadside overlook in Pleasant Township.
Quaker Lake
Southern lake area with beach and campgrounds.
Quaker Run Valley
A historic valley settled by Quaker missionaries.
Red Bridge
Historic bridge site and major reservoir access point.
Red House Lake
Central lake area of Allegany State Park.
Rimrock Overlook
Overlook and family-friendly beach area.
Rocket John Trailhead
A central hub for the Marienville trail system.
Rocky Gap ATV Trail
Northern ATV system offering scenic vistas near Warren.
Rocky Gap Trailhead
Access point for the high ridges of Warren County.
Ross Rocks
Remote rock city with massive boulders and deep fissures.
Rumbaugh House
Historic farmstead ruins within the ANF interior.
Russell City
Remote ANF community near snowmobile trails.
Scandia
Rural ANF access point near Kinzua Dam.
Seldom Seen
A remote historic settlement site in the southern forest.
Seneca Iroquois National Museum
The cultural heart and archive of the Seneca Nation.
Seneca Point Overlook
The premier panoramic vista of the Clarion River valley.
Sherman Memorial Lighthouse
Pennsylvania’s tallest inland lighthouse on Tionesta Island.
Sherman’s Rocks
A hidden "rock city" near the Tionesta lighthouse.
State Game Lands 29
Rugged public hunting and hiking tract west of Warren.
State Game Lands 86
River-hill game lands with stunning Allegheny vistas.
Sugar Bay
Reservoir cove with camping and boating.
Sugar Run Overlook
A northern vista overlooking the Seneca Nation lands.
Tanbark Trail
A rugged 9-mile journey through scenic glens and massive boulders.
Thomas L. Kane Memorial Chapel
Historic stone chapel and burial site of Kane’s founder.
Thompson Island
Historic site of the only Revolutionary War battle in NW PA.
Tidioute Overlook
Spectacular twin vistas of the Allegheny River and Tidioute.
Timberdoodle Flats
Wildlife interpretive trail focusing on woodcock habitat.
Timberdoodle Flats
An interpretive trail focusing on woodcock habitat.
Timberline ATV Trail
A 38-mile motorized loop through the southern hardwoods.
Tionesta Fish Hatchery
A major propagation center for muskellunge and walleye.
Tionesta Market Village
Artisan shopping village built of miniature "Western" storefronts.
Tionesta Research Natural Area
A protected 2,113-acre living laboratory for forest ecology.
Tionesta Scenic Area
Old-growth laboratory showcasing forest regeneration.
Tracy Ridge Hiking Trail
The premier high-plateau wilderness loop system.
Tracy Ridge Wilderness Area
The largest roadless area in the Allegheny National Forest.
Twin Lakes Overlook
A secret vantage point overlooking the Twin Lakes valley.
Warren County Historical Society
The premier archives for Allegheny Forest history.
Webbs Ferry
Historic river access near Warren.
Westline & Kinzua Valley Trail
Historic timber village and scenic 7-mile rail-trail.
Westline Inn
A landmark restaurant in a former chemical company office.
Wetmore
Forest community near ANF trail systems.
White Gravel ATV Trail
Challenging motorized loop in the southern ANF.
White Pine Trail
An interpretive loop through the Hearts Content old-growth.
Wilder Museum of Warren County History
Premier collection of Allegheny regional artifacts.
Willow Bay
Marina, campground, and lakeside recreation.
Willow Creek ATV Trail
A scenic 10-mile loop near the New York border.
Wolf Run Marina
Full-service marina and restaurant on the reservoir.