Rocland tunnel closure anticipated dates are October 9 through October 23

Oil Creek Park Photos

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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