Oil Creek Trail
Oil Creek State Park, Venango County, PA
Out-and-back trail in Oil Creek State Park, Venango County, PA. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 18 mi (28.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 226 ft (69 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 40 min
- High point
- 1,207 ft (368 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Adelson's Navy 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Shelter 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
- Shelter 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from start
- Shelter 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Oil Creek Trail
How long is Oil Creek Trail?
Oil Creek Trail is 18 mi (28.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 40 min. It climbs 226 ft (69 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,207 ft (368 m).
How hard is Oil Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Oil Creek Trail?
Parking at the start. 4 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Oil Creek Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Oil Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (98% under trees).
What can you do on Oil Creek Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Is this a good week for Oil Creek Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Oil Creek Trail
- Interpretive Trail Oil Creek State Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- East Side Trail Oil Creek State Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Gerard Hiking Trail Oil Creek State Park · Hard · 11.2 mi (18 km)
- Gerard Hiking Trail Oil Creek State Park · Expert · 15.1 mi (24.4 km)
- Well Trail State Game Lands Number 253 · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Venango County · Hard · 12.3 mi (19.8 km)
- McClintock Trail Venango County · Easy · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
- Main Loop Two Mile Run County Park · Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km)
More hikes in Oil Creek State Park
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