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Map of the park at the Petroleum Center trail head Park office at the Petroleum Center trail head Egbert Farm day-use area at the Petroleum Center trail head It's a short road ride from the parking area to and from the trail at the Petroleum Center trail head
 
Beginning of trail at the Petroleum Center trail head Look for wildlife at this pond area Riding under a railway bridge on the way back to the Petroleum Center trail head Just under the railway bridge across Oil Creek you'll see some replicated derricks of the Benninghoff Farm Tableau A replicated barge that carried the 50 gallon wooden oil barrels downstream to Oil City
 
A tornado ripped through part of the trail in 1985 and this is one of the signs telling about that day A picnic area a couple miles from the Petroleum Center trail head One of the many interpretive signs along the trail relating the history of the area A distant view of the trail where it crosses Oil Creek a few miles into the ride from the Petroleum Center trail head A closer look at the bridge over Oil Creek
 
There are a couple shelters along the trail to take cover in when necessary At about the midpoint of the trail is a picnic area with outhouse facilities. There is also access to hiking trails here, one of which goes to an overlook The hike to the overlook is at least a half mile of steep switch backs Rest on the bench and take in the view from the overlook View from overlook
 
Benches along the trail invite you to stop and enjoy the scenic views The beautiful Oil Creek bike trail Check back for additions Check back for additions Check back for additions