Oil City Trail - Access Points

Vicinity: Directions begin headed north on US62/PA8 from the bridge over French Ck in Franklin. To reach this point from Pittsburgh, go north on I79, east on I80, and north on PA8 to Franklin.

Oil City Memorial Landing (northern) trailhead: In Franklin, continue on US62/PA8 for 7.3 miles to the outskirts of Oil City. Follow the PA8 Bypass, i.e. do not turn right as PA8 crosses Oil Ck. Go 0.7 miles to the stop sign where the bypass rejoins PA8. Continue north on PA8 for 400 feet and just after crossing the trail turn right/south down into the Oil City Memorial Landing Trailhead. This parking lot is also the southern trailhead for the McClintock Trail (page NE-71).

Oil City Boat Launch trailhead: In Franklin, continue on US62/PA8 for 7.3 miles to the outskirts of Oil City. Follow US62 North when it turns right to cross Allegheny River. After crossing the river, turn right at the second light on West 1st St (SR3025). Go 0.5 miles to Wyllis St. Turn right/northwest and go two blocks to the parking lot for the PA Fish and Boat Commission access area on the south side of Oil City.

Oil City Sewer Plant (southern) trailhead: In Franklin, continue on US62/PA8 for 7.3 miles to the outskirts of Oil City. Follow US62 North when it turns right to cross Allegheny River. After crossing the river, turn right at the second light on West 1st St (SR3025). Go 1.6 miles to the trail turnoff, which is marked “Samuel Justus Trail” and “Wastewater Treatment Plant” (this is across from the entrance to Venango Campus of Clarion College). Turn right and follow the road along the wastewater treatment plant to park near the Samuel Justus trailhead. This parking lot is also the northern trailhead for the Samuel Justis Trail (page NE-81).