Trails & Rec
If you want great places to hike and bike, Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors region is blessed with hundreds of miles of marvelous trails awaiting your exploration. From flat, leisurely rail-trails to steep and rugged mountain routes offering year-round usage for hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, photographers, and others. Fred Woods Trail in Cameron County, Longfellow Trail in Cook Forest State Park, Clarion-Little Toby Trail in Elk County, and Minister Creek Trail in Forest County are just some of many options hikers can enjoy.
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10-mile hiking trail along the Clarion River linking Cook Forest and Clear Creek State Parks with scenic overlooks and vistas.
Home of the Black Cherry National Recreational Trail and fishing pier. Bathhouse pavilion, swimming, and picnic areas open from March through October.
Impressive geological formation, formed by the effects of wind and water over millions of years, accessible by a hiking trail. Directions to Umbrella Rock
19-mile rail-trail from St. Marys to Emporium for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Open year round.
Walking trail with wooden observation deck and interpretive educational signs providing information on wetland functions and species. Pavilion with picnic tables and benches. Open dawn to dusk June-October.
Interpretive 3/4-mile easy hiking trail, encircling 81 acres of prime elk-viewing habitat with educational panels featuring artwork from local high school students.
1,215-acre state forest natural area in the Elk State Forest with 4.8-mile hiking loop, Quehanna cross-country ski trail, and two stunning waterfalls along Wykoff Run Road.
