Path of the Flood Trail: Out-and-Back
Travel the path of a catastrophic flood in 1889 on a historical rails-to-trails route.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 351 m
- Descent
- 351 m
Hiking in Pennsylvania
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Hiking Routes in Pennsylvania
Stone Valley Vista Loop
A stunning viewpoint towering over a historic iron making center in Greenwood Furnace SP.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 289 m
- Descent
- 289 m
Mount Nittany Blue Loop
A must-do day hike near State College with 6 beautiful overlooks.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 295 m
- Descent
- 295 m
Bald Knob Ridge
A classic overlook hike in the Shingletown Gap area of Rothrock.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 206 m
- Descent
- 206 m
Allegheny Front Trail
An epic multi-day hike circling Black Moshannon State Park.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 63 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Black Moshannon Bog Trail
An interperative boardwalk with waysides highlighting unique wildlife and plants found around this reconstituted bog.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 745 m
- Ascent
- 13 m
- Descent
- 13 m
Alan Seeger Loop
A short walk through an old-growth hemlock grove.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 14 m
- Descent
- 14 m
1000 Steps
A popular overlook hike on the Standing Stone Trail, with a steep flight of rock stairs to test your stamina.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 344 m
- Descent
- 344 m
Little Flat Fire Tower
An easy hike on a gravel forest service road to one of Rothrock's four maintained fire towers.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 59 m
- Descent
- 59 m
Rhododendron Loop
Mellow loop through a stunning forest filled with rhododendron in Clear Creek State Park
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.6 km
- Ascent
- 235 m
- Descent
- 235 m
Mount Davis Loop
An approachable loop hike near Pennsylvania's High Point
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 256 m
- Descent
- 256 m
Blue Marsh Lake Border Trail
A long loop around Blue Marsh Lake popular with runners, hikers, and mountain bikers.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 45 km
- Ascent
- 998 m
- Descent
- 998 m
Mid State Trail: US-22 to Jo Hays Vista
A long ridgeline traverse with endless views along the way.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 32 km
- Ascent
- 945 m
- Descent
- 535 m
Standing Stone Trail: Greenwood Spur
A link from the Standing Stone Trail to the Mid-State Trail.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 522 m
- Descent
- 452 m
Standing Stone Trail: Mapleton to Greenwood Furnace State Park
The northern portion of the Standing Stone Trail, including Thousand Steps and Hawk Watch Overlook.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 48 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Standing Stone Trail: Cowan's Gap State Park to Mapleton
The southern portion of the of the Standing Stone Trail.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 74 km
- Ascent
- 2.3 km
- Descent
- 2.5 km