Allegheny National Forest

September 26, 2022

Roads open for 2022-23 hunting seasons in ANF, Bradford Ranger District

The USDA Forest Service will open 58 Forest Roads on the Allegheny National Forest’s Bradford Ranger District for hunter access between September 24, 2022, and January 22, 2023, unless otherwise noted. Traditionally many of the normally gated roads are opened each fall to allow preseason scouting and legal hunting during select Pennsylvania hunt seasons.

September 8, 2022

Summer youth work crew a success in Allegheny National Forest

This summer the USDA Forest Service - Allegheny National Forest hosted two crews of high-school-aged youth to complete six weeks of work in the ANF with hands-on stewardship of the land. One crew was recruited from within Elk County across the Marienville Ranger District and the Ridgway area, and the Bradford Ranger District hosted a crew of high-school-aged youth recruited from Warren and McKean Counties.

July 12, 2022

Tips to limit bear encounter risks

Bears have been reported at numerous campsites across the Allegheny National Forest. Dispersed campsites along Forest Road 259 and Forest Road 160 have had increased bear activity, with bears entering campsites, taking food, and damaging property. Remember these tips to limit your risk of bear encounters.

May 26, 2022

Allegheny National Forest motorized trails open May 27 at 8 am

Riders, start your engines! The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will open all-terrain vehicle and off-highway motorcycle (ATV/OHM) trails at 8 am on Friday, May 27 in the Allegheny National Forest for the summer riding season that runs through Sunday, September 25.

May 12, 2022

Harvesting Wild Leeks in Allegheny National Forest

On most Forest Service lands within the Allegheny National Forest the USDA Forest Service allows the harvesting of wild leeks (Allium sp.) for personal consumption. Personal consumption means harvesting only what you will use for yourself and your family.

September 17, 2021

Jakes Rocks Trail Fest September 24-26

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is excited for the upcoming “Trail Fest” at Jakes Rocks Friday, September 24-26, 2021. Trail Fest celebrates the exceptional mountain biking opportunities at Allegheny National Forest.

August 23, 2021

Pioneering the Forgotten: The adventure of rock climbing

Rock Climbing resources are in abundance, but the spirit of rock climbing still lies in the wilds. Dana Harrington's love for rock climbing has taken him on the best adventures and created a newfound respect for those who came before and (perhaps literally) created a trail.

August 2, 2021

ANF seeks public comments on recreation sites

The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is conducting a Recreation Site Analysis (RSA) of sixty-three developed recreation sites in the Allegheny National Forest. Public Comments are welcome and will be excepted until September 10th, 2021.

May 7, 2021

Plastic to Rock: Safely Adapting to Climbing Outside

Dana Harrington shows how rock climbers can transition to climbing outdoors safely through "bouldering". Learn techniques and safety tips as you take your love for rock climbing to the PA Wilds.

February 19, 2021

USDA Forest Service opens additional  ATV/OHM trails on Feb 20

The Allegheny National Forest will open the Rocky Gap and Marienville all-terrain vehicle and off-highway motorcycle (ATV/OHM) trails at 8 AM on Saturday, February 20, 2021.