The Best Trails in Pennsylvania (United States)

Oakland, Greenfield and Squirrel Hill

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near Oakland, Pennsylvania (United States)

Sherwin P. Cedeno

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Distance: 6.54mi
Elevation +: 709f
TrailRank: 86| 5.0

Photo ofOakland, Greenfield and Squirrel Hill

I started this slightly longer walking or jogging trek at the Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain in Central Oakland at 40.44201°N and -79.95205°W. I walked along Schenley Drive crossing the Schenley Bridge at 40.44134°N and...

This is a very good walk and quite easily done. I enjoyed the small sections with some gradient through Squirrel Hill. T...

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Oakland Short Loop

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near Oakland, Pennsylvania (United States)

Sherwin P. Cedeno

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Distance: 5.04mi
Elevation +: 364f
TrailRank: 85| 5.0

I started this easy walk on a chilly winter evening in early January from the Forbes Field Outfield Wall along Roberto Clemente Drive at 40.44145°N and -79.95286°W. Turn right at the traffic lights at Schenley Drive and ...

Great walking trail in the late Spring or early Summer months. Lots to see and do along the way.

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Point State To Emerald View Trail

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near North Shore, Pennsylvania (United States)

Sherwin P. Cedeno

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Distance: 12.45mi
Elevation +: 1765f
TrailRank: 83| 5.0

Photo ofPoint State To Emerald View Trail

I started this very interesting trek from “The Point” at Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh. The western terminus of the Great Allegheny Passage sits at 40.44190°N and -80.01323°W and is clearly labelled. This park ...

This trail is one of the challenging trails in the Pittsburgh area but well worth doing.

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To McKees Point and Beyond

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near Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania (United States)

Sherwin P. Cedeno

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Distance: 24.43mi
Elevation +: 699f
TrailRank: 83| 5.0

I started this moderate length walking trek at the corner of Forbes & Murray Avenues in Squirrel Hill at 40.43803°N and -79.92303°W. I walked along Murray Avenue and turned onto Hazelwood Avenue at 40.41972°N and -79.928...

It's a good trail to get out and do. The only real issues I found were the long sections in direct sunlight exposure and...

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Greenfield To Schenley Park

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near Greenfield, Pennsylvania (United States)

Sherwin P. Cedeno

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Distance: 8.39mi
Elevation +: 968f
TrailRank: 83| 5.0

This short walk explores Schenley Park but starts in Greenfield. I started this trek at the traffic lights at the Alger Street, Ronald Street, Beechwood Boulevard, and Greenfield Road intersections at 40.42719°N and -79....

I was lucky enough to have seen a couple of white tail deer along this trek. It is relatively easy to do but, depending ...

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Squirrel Hill to McKeesport

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near Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania (United States)

Sherwin P. Cedeno

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Distance: 22.08mi
Elevation +: 719f
TrailRank: 83| 5.0

I started this moderate trek at the corner of Forbes & Murray Avenues in Squirrel Hill at 40.43803°N and -79.92303°W. From here a couple options exist. For the adventurous you can start walking along Murray Avenue. You c...

It's worth doing. The most interesting part of the trail was the leg between the Waterfront in Homestead right to the cr...

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Exploring Schenley Park

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near Oakland, Pennsylvania (United States)

Sherwin P. Cedeno

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Distance: 6.39mi
Elevation +: 627f
TrailRank: 83| 5.0

Schenley Park is a 456 acre park in the city of Pittsburgh. The park borders Oakland, Squirrel Hill and Greenfield. It contains many trails as well as natural and man-made attractions. Because of the physical size of the...

It is indeed a very nice area for walking. There's ample wildlife sightings along the trails. The deer appear un-phased ...

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Four Rivers and Five Trails

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near Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania (United States)

Sherwin P. Cedeno

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Distance: 39.17mi
Elevation +: 883f
TrailRank: 80| 5.0

This trail is one of the most entertaining that I have done in some time. It has a little of everything for everyone. It was marked as a hiking trail but it can be biked. I prefer to hike it to experience all that the tr...

This is a very nice adventure, for a cyclist! Long sections of the trail has nothing to see. I didn't enjoy the section ...

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Three Trails, a River, and a Park

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near Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania (United States)

Sherwin P. Cedeno

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Distance: 17.61mi
Elevation +: 906f
TrailRank: 80| 5.0

Photo ofThree Trails, a River, and a Park

I started this interesting yet moderate length walking trek at the corner of Forbes & Murray Avenues in Squirrel Hill at 40.43803°N and -79.92303°W. I walked along Murray Avenue and turned onto Hazelwood Avenue at 40.419...

I was fortunate enough that on the day I did this trail there were few cyclists and many more walkers along the Three Ri...

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Monongahela River Walk

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near Homestead, Pennsylvania (United States)

Sherwin P. Cedeno

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Distance: 3.23mi
Elevation +: 36f
TrailRank: 78| 5.0

I started this very easy trek along the banks of the Monongahela River at 40.408549°N and -79.91799°W in Homestead Pennsylvania. This trail is heavily used and well-marked with lots of very good views of the river. There...

It's a very picturesque trail but this section is short. I'd recommend doing the trail is good weather out to McKeesport...

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Belfast Junction

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near Belfast Junction, Pennsylvania (United States)

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Distance: 10.04mi
Elevation +: 148f
TrailRank: 52

An easy and peaceful trail. Paved, pet friendly and beautiful scenery. #pavedtrail #PATrails #PlainfieldTownship

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Emerald View Trail Short Loop

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near West End, Pennsylvania (United States)

Sherwin P. Cedeno

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Distance: 2.31mi
Elevation +: 344f
TrailRank: 52| 5.0

The Emerald View Trail is just about the most enticing trail that I have encountered in Pittsburgh. It's an actual hiking trail that's full of everything you need and so much more. You can start the trek at the "Points o...

This trail is challenging. I did this one after rainfall and it was very slippery. I think that it should be started wit...

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Pennypack Loop-Pine to Krewstown

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near Walnut Hill, Pennsylvania (United States)

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Distance: 7.49mi
Elevation +: 351f
TrailRank: 40

Photo ofPennypack Loop-Pine to Krewstown

A nice hike to enjoy Pennypack Park “off the beaten track”-following the dirt trails and avoiding the bike path.

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White Rocks Trail - Boiling Springs

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near White Rock Acres, Pennsylvania (United States)

minmans

Distance: 3.27mi
Elevation +: 554f
TrailRank: 39

Photo ofWhite Rocks Trail - Boiling Springs

And extremely rocky trail! Many areas of scrambling. Beautiful hike! A few scenic outlooks, lots of amazing rock formations!

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St. Peters Village - blue and yellow

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near Saint Peters, Pennsylvania (United States)

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Distance: 2.28mi
Elevation +: 259f
TrailRank: 39

Photo ofSt. Peters Village - blue and yellow

State Game Land No. 43, across French Creek from St. Peters Village. This was hiked and recorded with iPhone. Using this recording, I updated data on openstreetmap.org Trails are very rocky. Did this counterclockwise....

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Dans pulpit and Hawk mountain via the Appalachiantrail

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near Eckville, Pennsylvania (United States)

ela114

Distance: 13.33mi
Elevation +: 2316f
TrailRank: 37

Photo ofDans pulpit and Hawk mountain via the Appalachiantrail

Lots of rocks and boulders.Cant take dogs to Hawk mountain. A challenging hike.Loved every bit of it.

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AT from Swatara State park to Rte 325

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near Green Point, Pennsylvania (United States)

Veselina

Distance: 18.03mi
Elevation +: 2126f
TrailRank: 37

Photo ofAT from Swatara State park to Rte 325

we went through the beaver dam, didn't take the alternate route, it was challenging, made 1 mile+ detour to visit the General

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PA AT: Chimney Rock Loop

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near Old Forge, Pennsylvania (United States)

Mountain Stream Flood

Distance: 5.66mi
Elevation +: 1588f
TrailRank: 36

This is pleasant ~6mi hike on South Mountain in the Michaux State Forest in Pa, just north of the Mason-Dixon Line. The hike starts out with a steep assent (~1000ft in 1.5mi) to Chimney Rock and its views of the South M...

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Ricketts Glen State Park... Waterfalls Trail.

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near Red Rock, Pennsylvania (United States)

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Distance: 6.34mi
Elevation +: 1053f
TrailRank: 36| 5.0

Photo ofRicketts Glen State Park... Waterfalls Trail.

in winter, do not go without crampons the trail is covered with ice Falls Trail is a 6.3 mile loop trail located near Fairmount Township, PA that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily...

One of the best trails I have ever done. Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be

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Thousand Steps

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near Mapleton, Pennsylvania (United States)

alevanni19

Distance: 4.63mi
Elevation +: 1257f
TrailRank: 36

This trail was the everyday commute for the men working on the mines up the mountain. The climb is composed almost exclusively by stone steps, while on the top the path becomes quite flat and divides in two opposite dire...

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Painter Rock 8 2 14

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near Myersbrook, Pennsylvania (United States)

JLR44

Distance: 8.44mi
Elevation +: 1486f
TrailRank: 35

This hike starts at the parking area next to the Nedrow Cemetery on Painter Rock Rd, at first following the road north to the connector trail that goes over to the McKenna Trail. Go left on McKenna and follow to Painter ...

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Cycling - Valley Forge, PA

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near Valley Forge Trailer Park, Pennsylvania (United States)

ant1606

Distance: 12.54mi
Elevation +: 502f
TrailRank: 35

Cycling - Cloudy and windy day but no rain at least. Valley Forge National Historical Park has nice paved trails going up and down the hilly terrain. Located about 20 miles NW of the city of Philadelphia, traffic isn't ...

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White Rocks 9 29 2013

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near Hutchinson, Pennsylvania (United States)

JLR44

Distance: 9.45mi
Elevation +: 1890f
TrailRank: 34

This hike begins at the gate to Lick Hollow Picnic Area on US 40 east of Uniontown, PA and ends at the Hi-To Bar in Fairchance, PA. From the gate, you go down the paved road and cross the bridge over Lick Run at the bott...

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Enola Low Grade Rail Trail, Providence Township, PA

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near Quarryville, Pennsylvania (United States)

pjwetzel

Distance: 16.01mi
Elevation +: 220f
TrailRank: 34| 4.33

Photo ofEnola Low Grade Rail Trail, Providence Township, PA

I was hiking from the trailhead of the Enola trail near Quarryville at exactly sunrise, 6:52AM. I had 4.6 miles to hike west and didn’t want to carry an extra jacket thinking it would become a warm day. Stupid mistake. F...

Good gravel running and biking trail. Could be sun exposed during middle of the day. Very flat.

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