Coal Knob

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Situated just south of the Allegheny Reservoir, Coal Knob is just one of many recreation-friendly roads in the 514,029 acres of public land that make up the Allegheny National Forest. This area has multi-use motorized roads, hiking trails, and designated camping. For those who enjoy multiple motor...Read More
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Highlights of Coal Knob

Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Highest Elevation
2075 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
259
Nearest Town
Sheffield
Nearest Services
Warren
Management Agency
Allegheny National Forest
District
Bradford Ranger District

Overview

Situated just south of the Allegheny Reservoir, Coal Knob is just one of many recreation-friendly roads in the 514,029 acres of public land that make up the Allegheny National Forest. This area has multi-use motorized roads, hiking trails, and designated camping. For those who enjoy multiple motorized platforms, the Allegheny National Forest boasts 76 miles of interconnecting OHV-specific trails. Like much of the eastern United States, visiting in September and October is a real treat, with leaves changing to vibrant yellow, orange, and red. With various sizes of designated campsites that are plentiful and easily accessible, Coal Knob is an excellent option for solo travel and families alike, .

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18 Waypoints
56 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
1 Video
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