The trail is a loop system enabling users to design their ride according to skill. Trails are one-way travel marked with yellow diamond shaped blazes. Junctions are marked with wooden signposts. The route is divided into a bike trail and an ATV trail although both may be used by the other. The bike trail is narrow and winding with more hill climbs, switchbacks and mudholes.
Trail access is also available at public road crossings.
Camping is available at Beaver Meadows Recreation Area north of Marienville. Riders may also camp along the trail so long as equipment does not block passage of other vehicles. Timberline ATV Trail Timberline contributes another third of the ATV trails designated in the Allegheny National Forest. In addition to ATVs, mountain bikes, motorbikes and snowmobiles may also use this trail. The trail is open from the Friday before Memorial Day to September 24.