Samuel Justus Recreational Trail

one moment while we fetch a trail picture

Samuel Justus Recreational Trail - Amenities Overview

Rest rooms, water: No water, seasonal chemical toilets at Franklin trailhead. Seasonal rest rooms in Oil City at the PA Fish and Boat Commission access.

Bike shop, rentals: None.

Restaurant, groceries: Restaurants and groceries in Oil City and Franklin.

Camping, simple lodging: Motels and B&Bs in Oil City and Franklin.

Swimming, fishing: The Allegheny River has strong currents and power boats. Good fishing for bass and walleye.

Winter sports: Cross-country skiing.

Wheelchair access: At the Franklin trailhead, park on the north side of the 8th St/US322 bridge, near the former bike shop, to avoid a sharp dip under the bridge. Aside from gravel in the parking lot, there are no problems.

Summary Rest rooms, bike rental, food, fishing

Amenities are organized by major trailheads. These trailheads are listed in order from the start of the trail to the end of the trail. In the trailhead listing the amenities are grouped around the nearest access place, and listed in the order of those closest to the trailhead to those farthest from the trailhead.

The following table amenities in oder of their access point along the trail. if there are multiple amenities of the same type at a given access point there are listed in closet to farthest from the access point.