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Willow Creek ATV Trail
Saturday, November 2, 2024
| Other Names | South Branch River, Whitney Run, Dry Brook, Sugar Railroad Run, Bradford Ranger District, Allegheny National Forest |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This 10 mile scenic ATV loop winds through a beautiful hardwood forest of sugar maple, black cherry and yellow poplar trees. Rated as most difficult, this trail system is marked as one way and is open for multiple use.
The trails are open year-round but motorized use is only permitted beginning the Friday before Memorial Day through the last Sunday of September, weather permitting. A permit is required and must be obtained in advance since there is no self pay kiosk. The permit can be purchased via mail, through local vendors or by visiting the Bradford Ranger District.
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 (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 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 | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | Yes | vehicles must have headlights |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
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 per machine or $35/annual per machine. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Bradford, PA | ||
| Address | Fire Road, Bradford, PA 16701 | ||
| From: Bradford, PA
1) Take SR-346 west to FR 137, about 10 miles 2) Turn left (south) on FR 137 3) Continue about 2 miles toward the trailhead. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Allegheny National Forest - Bradford Ranger District 29 Forest Service Drive Bradford, PA 16701 (814) 362-4613 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 |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 5,120 acres (8 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1800 to 2300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack | Little | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | None | |
| Rocks |  Mostly | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | None | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | Mostly |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (E) | Uni-Mart (814) 368-3348 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (E) | Country Fair (814) 362-3410 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Willow Bay Recreation Area (814) 723-5150 |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Kinzua East KOA (814) 368-3662 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (W) | Tracy Ridge Campground (814) 362-4613 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (W) | Tracy Ridge Campground (814) 362-4613 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (E) | Parkview Supermarket (814) 368-9911 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS