Review Date
July 16, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: Joe Oi ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I live about 10 miles from Hillsville proper and had never ridden these trails until the other day. Not bad overall. Quad trails for the most part, miles and miles of them (did ten miles of trails with out hardly trying, plus ten down and ten back made for a good ride). Trail surface is gravelly for the most parts with some dirt sections in the woods.
As far as what type of riding you are going to get, it's really a mixed bag. Rhythm sections, rollers, steep climbs, sketchy downhill sections, some with large amounts of loose rock and gravel, just all kinds of stuff. Sometimes scenic, but you never really forget you're in a quarry. There are places in here that are so bleak you could film a Doctor Who episode in them.
I went on a weekday morning/afternoon and didn't come across anyone until the sand dunes, but I can definitely recommend being cautious around here. If you think about it though, probably less chance of a collision if you're on a mountain bike than any kind of ORV; at least non-motorized you can here them coming.

Recommended Route:
I used the satellite maps discussed above and though I relied on some rough reckoning a couple of times I had no real problems. I entered off of Hoffmaster and came out at the old coal company on 224.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Poland Woods, Brady's Run

Review Date
August 4, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 5 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: fourtyounce ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Great place to ride. Haven't ridden there in the past 4 years, but went back this spring and all is gravy. Weekdays are best for less chance of getting run over, but weekends are good too because there aren't as many people riding motorcycles/quads here anymore, but they're still there. I guess you need permission, but if you're on a MTB don't worry.

Recommended Route:
from ohio- 224, veer right at the V or go to the fireworks store and turn right.

Review Date
April 18, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 5 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: cds00bsmg ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Despite what others have posted, the quarry is NOT CLOSED, READ IS NOT CLOSED! There are a number of people who claim to "own" the quarry, and a lot of people will tell you BS. I live here, you can ride there, I was there just a few days ago. I have detailed where to park so you won't have any issues, just be smart, and be safe. Enjoy! Now, on to the review....

The Hillsville Quarry is limestone strip mine, which in recent years is being stripped again. Near Hoffmaster road, toward Bessemer PA, all of this area is what I would call un-ridable, and unsafe because it is being stripped once again.

The quarry covers Bessemer PA, Hillsville PA, Edinburg, and some of North Beaver PA. It is near Poland OH, but is NOT in it, however the BFI dump is, which has some good trails, and then there are also quarry areas in Poland.

Anywho, there is something for everyone here. Downhill, XC, you name it. You will find something to suit your skill level here. The area is frequented by many ORVs, so a weekday ride, or Sat. ride would be your best bet over Sunday. As far as total mileage or acerage, I am unaware, it would all depend on the routes you chose.

Nearby there are other trails that will take you along the Mahoning river towars Loweville OH (not the Lawrence county bike trail), and also other trails that will lead you to Ouaker town/Ouaker Falls.

I have made a detailed satellite image map showing points of interest, and safe areas to park your vehicle. If anyone is interested, I am more than willing to be a free trail guide.

If anyone has ANY questions, feel free to PM me at cds00bsmg or AIM me at cdsporscheturbo

Recommended Route:
On Rt 224 in PA, head towars Christine lane in Edinburg PA, zip code 16116. There is a plaza called Hilltop Centre at the entrance of Christine lane. You can park your vehicle here safely and without any issues, plus there is a snack place there to get some grub. This is the safest place to park your vehicle. You can also park your vehicle at the Mahoning township building with no issue.

To access the quarry, ride across 224 into the housing development, and follow the main road stright back into the wooded area. You are now in the quarry, and the path is yours to choose.

To access the trails that run along the mahoning river and rail road tracks follow Christine lane back into the housing development. (This is Gregg Circle.) Follow Christine lane down the hill towards the beige/gray house at the end, and you will see the trail entrance. Follwo the trails to the railroad tracks, and head LEFT to go towards Loweville. One you get to the bridge crossing, continue to follow the tracks until you see a trail entrance on your LEFT. Follow these trails to get to Ouaker Falls/Quaker Town, and then onto Loweville OH.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
To access the trails that run along the mahoning river and rail road tracks follow Christine lane back into the housing development. (This is Gregg Circle.) Follow Christine lane down the hill towards the beige/gray house at the end, and you will see the trail entrance. Follwo the trails to the railroad tracks, and head LEFT to go towards Loweville. One you get to the bridge crossing, continue to follow the tracks until you see a trail entrance on your LEFT. Follow these trails to get to Ouaker Falls/Quaker Town, and then onto Loweville OH.

Review Date
July 6, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Review Date
May 30, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week