Bicycling the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail (EPT)
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Bicycling the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail (EPT) Emlenton to Oil Creek SP Section: 47 miles (X2)
Venango and Crawford Counties, Pennsylvania
Total Miles: 94
https://www.avta-trails.org/index.php
https://www.avta-trails.org/documents/maps/AVTA-Map.pdf
https://www.traillink.com/trail/allegheny-river-trail/
Rain or Shine due to Wildcat Hollow Group Campsite Reservations.
We'll figure out how much is owed per person at the trailhead Saturday.
It's around $50 for the entire campsite.
Please bring a tent as shelter space is limited.
You can also join us for a day ride which you would have to turn around or arrange your own shuttle.
Moderate experience is required, the trail is easy. We’ll try and stick together but do what you feel like. There are no rules.
Please make sure your bike is in very good working condition,
Make sure you have a bike repair kit and are self-sufficient in it’s use.
Make sure you pack accordingly like your backpacking including water treatment. I have panniers (saddle bags) because carrying a pack on your back is not fun.
There are places we can stop for supplies and water and Oil City will be the last stop.
10AM: We’ll MEET at the trailhead in Emlenton behind the US Post Office NOT at the other trailhead. You can park at either trailhead or in Emlenton but be careful of no parking signs.
1030AM: We’ll start. If you are not there at 1030AM I'll surmise you are not coming or if you are than you'll have to catch up to the group or meet us at the Wildcat Hollow Group Campsite.
We’re in no big hurry.
We do need to have time to set-up our gear and prepare dinner.
I love this trail and so do my friends who join me. Steve has been on every one of our at least dozen rides. We ride once every Spring then once every Fall.
Points of Interest
Rockland Tunnel
Kennerdell Tunnel
Indian God Rock
Belmar Bridge
River Ridge Farm in Franklin from the EPT
Oil City
Oil Creek flows into the Allegheny River
Abundance of wildlife: Steve and I have seen many bald eagles, osprey, porcupines, foxes, turkey, deer, etc.
We should be back at the starting trailhead around 12-1PM on Sunday.
It's sort of fluid when you arrive back just load your bike and leave. Some of us may have things to do with the remainder of our Sunday.
Posted
Hopeless Wanderers
Free to Roam
Phoenix Backpacking Group