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The Smethport area is an excellent choice for those wanting the experience of outdoor recreation.

Many hunters arrive in the hunting camps nestled in the hollows on the outskirts of town each autumn. Game hunting is extremely popular in the area. Deer, bear and turkey are all plentiful in the hills and valleys of the Allegheny Plateau region that surrounds Smethport.

Fishing is also a popular sport. There are several designated fly fishing streams near Smethport. Fish are stocked several times a year in Hamlin Lake, Marvin Creek, Potato Creek, and Kinzua Creek.

Snowmobile, cross-country skiers, and ATV enthusiasts can chose several trails to travel. Some of these are over improved trails through beautiful Allegheny National Forest near Smethport, or over old abandoned railroad grades, and old logging roads that permeate the area. The Seneca Highlands Snowmobile Club sponsors snowmobile radar runs at the McKean County Fair Grounds on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006. The all-day event includes a chicken barbecue and a ride over trails to the Forest House at Keating Summit. The club can be contacted at:
Seneca Highlands Snowmobile Club
c/o Corky Hull
361 Hamlin St.
Smethport, PA 16749
Yearly membership Fee $10

Seneca Highlands Snowmobile Club
c/o Corky Hull
361 Hamlin St.
Smethport, PA 16749
Yearly membership Fee $10
Download the form to sign up!

Snowmobile Trails

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Bicycling is growing in popularity due to widening of U.S. Route 6 and its designation as a biking route. The “Wheel Around The Hub” 53 mile bike race held in late September during Smethport’s Victorian Weekend adds local flavor to the sport. Motorcycle enthusiasts also find Route 6 a popular route for a weekend getaway, especially during the height of the autumn foliage season.

Nature photography is also a popular outdoor pursuit. There are abundant wildlife species, wild flowers, and scenic vistas, often with vibrant rainbows, colorful autumn foliage, and brilliant sunsets.

There are many examples of Americana along the narrow country roads outside of town. The visitor will find old country churches, rolling hills, quaint farms, and other unique slices of rural America that have disappeared a generation ago when they were replaced by the suburbs of ever-expanding urban centers.

Hiking and camping are popular outdoor sports, also. Large rock outcroppings are scattered in several areas throughout the region, and offer an exciting destination for the hiker traveling through the county’s abundant forests.