In addition to the Black Forest Trail, the BFT System is comprised of loop and connnecting trails near the BFT. The loop trails were primarily developed as cross-country ski trails, but can be easily hiked and allow various dayhikes with a variety of lengths. The BFT also has two link trails, the North Link and the South Link that connect the BFT with the Susquehannock Trail System. These links are on the western side of the BFT loop. The Black Forest Trail is a rugged trail with many vistas as the trail winds up to heights overlooking Slate Run, Morris Run , Big Dam Hollow, Naval Run, and Pine Creek. There are many steep climbs on the Black Forest Trail but the vistas are well worth the effort. In the spring, when the water is high, the many creeks that traverse the trail provide numerous beautiful scenes. The beauty and grandeur of the BFT however does have a drawback, because it is one of the most popular trails in Pennsylvania this means the BFT offers little opportunity for solitude.

The name Black Forest was derived from the dense,dark (Black) virgin coniferous forests that originally covered the region. The BFT was constructed and maintained by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, Tiadaughton District.