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Hiking the area: Slopes along the reservoir and along the small
streams which drain the area are steep. Rock ledges and large boulders can
be found on the steeper hillsides. Most of the area is heavily forested in
second growth timber; primarily oak, scattered with beech, black cherry, and
hickory. Hemlock is found in small groves along the streams, and some
magnificent old white pines can be found in scattered locations.
Opportunities to view wildlife are plentiful.
Regulations: The trail is marked with off-white markers. Dispersed
camping is permitted along the trail. Campfires are permitted as long as
they are maintained in a fire ring and are fully extinguished upon
departing. The developed Tracy Ridge Campground and primitive areas of
Handsome Lake and Hopewell are along the trail. If you chose to camp along
the trail and are not in one of the above mentioned locations, a Forest
Order requires that camps be set up 1500 feet from the treeline of the
reservoir.
Forest trails policy prohibits the use of saddle, pack or draft animals
on hiking trails.
Directions:
The trailhead parking lot is located 18 miles west of Bradford via SR 346
and SR 321, or from the Allegheny Reservoir/Morrison Bridge area via SR 59
and SR 321 at the Tracy Ridge Campground.
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