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Marienville & Timberline OHV Trails
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Allegheny National Forest, Timberline ATV Trail, Marienville ATV Trail, Pigs Ear, Four Corners, Slater Run, Gilfoyle Run, Owls Nest, Twin Lick, Red Lick, Pine Run, Threemile Run, Three Mile Run, Wagner Run, Spring Creek, Warner Run, Watson Run, Crow Run, Irwin Run, Buehler Corner, Millstone Creek, Maple Run, Penoke Trail |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This large trail system offers many miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Advanced riders will enjoy the Penoke Bike Trail, which offers a challenging 23 mile one-way only trail loop with loose chunk rock, tree roots and rugged elevation climbs. The Marienville Trail is a 14 mile ATV trail that consists of old forest roads and railroad grades while the Timberline section offers an additional 39 miles of novice friendly flat gravel and dirt roads.
Timberline and Marienville Main trailheads offer paved parking, information kiosks with maps and vault toilets. Rocket John trailhead also has the same amenities as Timberline and Marienville Main except for paved parking. The others trailheads provide parking and information boards with maps. Buehler and Penoke offer limited roadside dispersed camping. For those looking for RV hookups with direct trail access check out The Forest Lodge and Campground.
A trail permit is is required to ride at this location which can be purchased at several local vendors or by contacting the Marienville Ranger District Office. ATVs must provide proof of liability insurance and registration to obtain the permit.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Allegheny National Forest ATV/Motorcycle Permit |
| Dates Open | Friday before Memorial Day through the last Sunday of September | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, RI, UT, VT, WA, WI) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (64 inches) | has entrance gate or posts Penoke Trail has a maximum width of 50". |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | (maximum width 64 inches) Permitted on Timberline and Marienville ATV Trails. |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Yes | vehicles must have headlights |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trails |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Passengers permitted if in approved after-market seat and wearing a helmet. If child is required to ride in safety seat or booster in vehicle, same is required for UTV. A child seat may not be used, machine must come with manufacturer installed seat belts. | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 76,800 acres (120 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 76 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1300 to 1800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | trails are marked with yellow, diamond shaped markers on trees |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | play pit located off Timberline D loop |
| Single Track |  Many | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little | Penoke Trail is rated as most difficult - skilled riders only. |
| Comment | Timberline is mile-marked with loop letter and mile marker on 2 yellow diamonds tacked to trees. Small ATVs and UTVs can ride Penoke Bike Trail but it is not recommended unless attempted skilled riders. | |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Gravel Pit |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Uni-Mart (814) 837-1073 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Kwik Fill (814) 837-9741 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (N) | Whispering Winds Campground (814) 968-4377 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | The Forest Lodge And Campground (814) 927-8790 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | The Forest Lodge And Campground (814) 927-8790 |
| Campground | On Site | Camping permitted at Timberline, Pine Camp, and Rocket John - limited roadside dispersed camping near Buehler and Penoke. |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Tops Market (814) 837-7812 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($10.00 per OHV) $35/annual permit/machine |
| Camping | (None) |
| Comment | Allegheny National Forest ATV/Motorcycle permit required - $10/daily pass per machine or $35/annual pass per machine. |
RATINGS
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| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Marienville, PA | ||
| From: Marienville, PA
For Pigs Ear Trailhead: 1) Take PA-66 North about 13 miles 2) Turn right (south) onto Pigs Ear Road, continue about 2 miles toward the trailhead. For Marienville Trailhead (from Marienville, PA): 1) Continue north on PA-66 10.7 miles 2) Trailhead entrance is on the right. For Rocket John Trailhead (from Marienville, PA): 1) Take PA-66 North about 9 miles 2) Turn right onto Pipeline Road, continue 1.3 miles. For Penoke Trailhead (from Marienville, PA): 1) Take PA-66 North about 3.2 miles 2) Turn right onto FS Road 521, continue about 1 mile toward trailhead. For Timberline Trailhead (from Marienville, PA): 1) Take PA-66 North about 15 miles 2) Continue straight onto PA-948, continue 1 mile 3) Turn right onto dirt road (look for Forest Service signage) 4) Continue .2 miles toward trailhead. For Buehler Trailhead (from Ridgeway, PA) 1) Take Spring Creek Road west about 9 miles 2) Turn right (north) onto Arroro-Portland Road, continue .6 miles toward trailhead. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Allegheny National Forest - Marienville Ranger District 131 Smokey Lane Marienville, PA 16239 (814) 927-6628 sm.fs.anf@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Pennsylvania ATV Registration / Insurance Info P.O. Box 8553 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8553 (866) 545-2476 (717) 783-9227 ra-snowatv@pa.gov www.dcnr.pa.gov |
| Contact Info | The Forest Lodge And Campground 44078 Rt.66 Marienville, PA 16239 (814) 927-8790 forestlodgecampground@gmail.com forestlodgecampground.com |
| Comment | Campground with direct trail access, also sells the ANF ATV/Motorcycle Permit. |
Marienville and Timberline Trail Photo
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Marienville and Timberline Trail Photo
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Marienville and Timberline Trail Photo
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