Gravel & Bikepacking Routes

From Franklin, riders can explore everything from gentle farm-country loops to some of the most demanding climbs in the Allegheny Mountains. A shorter ride circles Flint Knob and the quiet valleys of Thorn Creek, where gravel farm lanes pass working pastures and historic homesteads. An intermediate route loops through the Buffalo Hills and the rural community of Upper Tract, linking trout streams, orchards, and small country stores along scenic backroads.

For riders seeking bigger adventure, the most challenging route climbs toward Sweetwater Farm Trail Center and the high ridges of the George Washington National Forest, culminating in the legendary ascent of Reddish Knob.