The Best Hiking Trails in Pennsylvania (United States)

Martin Hill Wild Lands

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Mountain Stream Flood

Distance

6.34mi

Elevation +

1844f

TrailRank

31

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This circuit hike makes use of the Mid-State Trail, Jackson Trail and Fetters Trail. From the parking area at the crest of Beans Cove Rd, proceed north on on the MST to the communications towers, then pick up the signed ...

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Enola Low Grade Rail Trail and Turkey Hill Trail, Manor Township, PA

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pjwetzel

Distance

13.18mi

Elevation +

817f

TrailRank

31| 5.0

I got to the Turkey Hill trailhead soon after sunrise. I had driven River Road for nine miles from where it coincided with the last bit of Conestoga Trail that I had hiked. I was surprised to see that Turkey Hill, a very...

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TOP OF THE WORLD/GRAVITY RR LONG

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davieclauss

Distance

7.71mi

Elevation +

1079f

TrailRank

30

You'll be sharing this unmarked trail with an ATV park. that "tolerates" hikers, so be sure to stay highly alert for Quads and Dirtbikes! The first mile is clear from off road vehicles, leading to the "Top of the world" ...

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Enola Low Grade Rail Trail, Martic and western Providence Townships, PA

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pjwetzel

Distance

8.58mi

Elevation +

75f

TrailRank

30

I parked at the Martic Forge trailhead parking area for this Rail Trail. I hiked an 0.8 mile section back to the Pequea Creek Trestle without problem then returned to the car and left at 11:30 to hike east Rail Trail, pl...

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Penn Roosevelt - Mid State Trail lollipop loop

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Margot Kaye

Distance

8.82mi

Elevation +

1398f

TrailRank

30

My phone ran out of batteries while we were camping overnight - but we finished up the trail by retracing our steps and returning to Penn Roosevelt State Park, where we had parked. That added on another 5 km to the whole...

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Brush Hollow Trail

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JLR44

Distance

6.93mi

Elevation +

525f

TrailRank

30

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This is a loop hike, approximately 7 miles long, in the Allegheny National Forest, on cross-country ski trails (also used for mountain biking). There are 3 stacked loops. This hike follows the perimeter around the longes...

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Dark Hollow Park

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antdilauro

Distance

3.97mi

Elevation +

121f

TrailRank

30

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Nice trail following Neshaminy Creek and some power lines. Mostly flat with one steep spot. Despite the lack of information about this trail online, it was in decent shape and pretty easy to follow. Trail goes on further...

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Kooser Tower 10 5 2014

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JLR44

Distance

9.34mi

Elevation +

1152f

TrailRank

30

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This is a 9-ish mile loop hike climbing down Laurel Ridge on Cherry Trail, past the elusive Kooser Tower (you can't climb it, but it takes nice photos), to Jones Mill Run Crossing and then back up Red Oak Trail. This is ...

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Moraine State Park

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Anca Foia

Distance

9.11mi

Elevation +

1844f

TrailRank

29

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Well marked trail, we followed blue signs. At the end we started walking off the path a 15 minutes portion. You can hike as much as you feel confortable.

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Tuscarora Trail: SGL 124

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Mountain Stream Flood

Distance

7.13mi

Elevation +

1716f

TrailRank

29

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Exploration of some of the old woods roads in SGL-124 off of the Tuscarora Trail. Great views can be had from the atop the mountain along the TT.

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SGL-53 Roaring Run

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Mountain Stream Flood

Distance

3.83mi

Elevation +

269f

TrailRank

29

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Meadow Ground Lake was being drained and Roaring Run was flooded so we couldn't make it to the waterfall. The Roaring Run gorge was still quite spectacular.

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Evansburg state park hike

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TMChicago

Distance

4.37mi

Elevation +

220f

TrailRank

29

Nice hike along creek and rolling embankments- the clay soil was muddy at places but very easy to avoid the wet spots.

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Kemblesville Elementary School, my school grades 5 and 6, from Mason-Dixon Trail, part two of two 23-FEB-17 01:05:27 PM

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pjwetzel

Distance

5.77mi

Elevation +

305f

TrailRank

29

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This completes my continuous footpath connections to all the schools I've ever attended, all the properties I've ever owned, and all the homes I've ever lived in with the exception of my birthplace and the first home I l...

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Rough Trails/Little Run Adventure Hike 8 23 14

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JLR44

Distance

9.19mi

Elevation +

1188f

TrailRank

28

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Meetup hike; 22 attended. Combination of trails, several "3-un" trails (undocumented, unmaintained, unmarked); and several bushwhacks. Hike was clockwise from start. Do not try this without GPS.

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99 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - PENNSYLVANIA -Sección 4.1 -Port Clinton a Pulpit Rock, Pinnacle, Hawk Mountain Rd -Eckville Shelter

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Pablo de Gárate

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Distance

15.21mi

Elevation +

2516f

TrailRank

98| 5.0

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Etapa 99 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 98 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - PENNSYLVANIA - Sección 5.1 - Desde el Eagles Nest Shelter hasta el Schuylkill River, Port Clinton ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 100 - APPALACHIAN TRAI...

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In the forest of The Valley Forge.

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Jaime98150

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Distance

3.30mi

Elevation +

551f

TrailRank

28

To know a real atlantic forest in fall. No better than walking through narrow path in the Valley Forge.

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Rough Trails/Little Run Adventure Hike

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JLR44

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Distance

8.29mi

Elevation +

1660f

TrailRank

28

This is an 8-mile loop in the Mountain Streams area of Laurel Ridge, starting on the eastern corner of the loop along Tunnel Road. hiking off established trails down into the hollow of Little Run. The hike includes two b...

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102 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - PENNSYLVANIA - Sección 2.2 - Lehigh Gap hasta Little Gap y circular de regreso por la antigua ruta

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Pablo de Gárate

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Distance

11.20mi

Elevation +

2001f

TrailRank

97| 5.0

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Etapa 102 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 101 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - PENNSYLVANIA - Sección 3 - Desde la ruta PA-309 a The Knife Edge, Bake Oven Knob, a Lehigh Gap ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 103 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL...

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Quehanna Trail Hike 1.kml

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Distance

7.01mi

Elevation +

305f

TrailRank

27

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Beautiful hike. Includes Wykoff Trail, Bailey Log Trail, Gore Loop and Old Hoover Trail. Ample parking across the street from the start.

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Michaux State Forest: Glatfelter Area

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Mountain Stream Flood

Distance

7.39mi

Elevation +

1043f

TrailRank

27

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A figure-8 loop hike making use of new Middle Creek and Mount Hope trails in the eastern Glatfelter extension of the Michaux State Forest.

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Delaware water gap

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TaviMark

Distance

3.90mi

Elevation +

840f

TrailRank

27

Nice hike. If you follow the loop, the “up” side is quite steep in places and rocky underfoot, but the trail is well maintained. Payoff is a beautiful view. The “down” side is more gradual, and an easy hike.

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100 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - PENNSYLVANIA - Sección 4.2 - De ruta PA-309 a Dan´s Pulpit y Hawk Mountain Road - Eckville Shelter

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Pablo de Gárate

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Distance

11.53mi

Elevation +

1755f

TrailRank

94| 5.0

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Etapa 100 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 99 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - PENNSYLVANIA -Sección 4.1 -Port Clinton a Pulpit Rock, Pinnacle, Hawk Mountain Rd -Eckville Shelter ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 101 - APPALACHIAN T...

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Uwchlan & Struble Trail 7-19-2021

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Don2278

Distance

3.14mi

Elevation +

190f

TrailRank

26

My friend and I started at the LYA Shomona Field. We first picnic there and we had a big t hoagie. We decided to walked down to the Uwchlan Trail and go right uphill to Kinston Lane then left on to Welsh Ayers Way. It wa...

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Susquehannock Trail System

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chipmunk

Distance

85.24mi

Elevation +

12690f

TrailRank

26

Note: This is counter clockwise of what most people hike. Located in Pennsylvania's Potter and Clinton counties, the Susquehannock Trail System (STS) is an 85 mile loop hiking trail. It is marked with 2" x 6" orange p...

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Evansburg State Park 1-27-2022

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Don2278

Distance

9.03mi

Elevation +

646f

TrailRank

26

My friend and I walked from the Visitor Center to Mayhall Road to Thompson Road and we went left up the hill. To a small trail to Skippack Trail to Collegeville Road. It was chilly outside. About 30 degrees Fahrenheit. W...

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