What to do and see in Pennsylvania, United States: The Best Hiking Trails

July 9, 2021 Jasper Kershner

Discover the best top things to do in Pennsylvania, United States including Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, Allegheny River Trail, Peters Lake Park, Pine Creek Rail Trail, Cedar Creek Park, Oak Hollow Park, Appalachian Trail, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Chester Valley Trail, Montour Trail - Bethel Park Branch.
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1. Cumberland Valley Rail Trail

23 McFarland St, Newville, PA 17241-1534 http://cvrtc.org/
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Cumberland Valley Rail Trail

2. Allegheny River Trail

Route 322, Franklin, PA http://www.avta-trails.org/allegheny-samuel-trails.html
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Allegheny River Trail

Reviewed By Gvis2020traveler - Middlefield, United States

We travel all over the country biking on rail to trails. This one is the best. It blows Utah and Colorado away! Tunnels, bridges, eagles, deer, and tons of other wildlife abound. The history of the area is a bonus. Only downside: Middle-aged (like me) guys dressed in Lance Armstrong costumes who think they are on the Tour de France. These losers travel in packs, at high speeds, and yell, grunt, and complain if you don't stop and let them by. We bid a lot, and this is the only place we've run into this. It's not a wide path, but these glory day reenactors think they own that. Nevertheless, even with these losers, the path is still the best I've encountered. We've been on it at least 5 times this year, and we have to drive 2 hours to get there.

3. Peters Lake Park

560 Center Church Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317-3535 +1 724-941-4180 http://www.peterstownship.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={617EFFB1-7E23-42E2-9B34-040FD016D544}&DE={A0DA697F-51CA-4F95-A34B-873F0F31C332}
Excellent
81%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Peters Lake Park

Reviewed By CR089

This is my favorite place in Canonsburg Beautiful place to go for a hike, fishing, or a walk. Very relaxing and peaceful, usually not too crowded. Great on the weekends and during the week. I don't have much luck with the fish, but it's great for a relaxing time.

4. Pine Creek Rail Trail

Us Hwy 6, Wellsboro, PA http://www.pinecreekvalley.com/Pine_Creek_Rail_Trail_About.asp
Excellent
86%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
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1%
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5.0 based on 183 reviews

Pine Creek Rail Trail

Reviewed By Firedude01 - Wellsboro, United States

Had a beautiful walk along pine creek in pa Grand Canyon on the rail trail he trail runs along pine creek through the canyon to jersey shore if you decide to go the entire length the trail is scheduled to be extended into wellsboro

5. Cedar Creek Park

453 Evergreen Dr, Belle Vernon, PA 15012-3543 +1 724-830-3950 http://co.westmoreland.pa.us/730/Cedar-Creek-Park
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Cedar Creek Park

Reviewed By LibLadyB - Monessen, United States

Just a beautiful park! From trails to bike paths to playgrounds, it's a great resource. Glad it's not far from my house!

6. Oak Hollow Park

2130 Timothy Drive, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 +1 724-863-3806 http://www.nhtpa.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Oak-Hollow-Park-2
Excellent
88%
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13%
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Oak Hollow Park

Reviewed By Educator67 - Cranberry Township, United States

The park has very nice pavilions and large spaces for activities. The restrooms were very nice and clean. A large grill was available for grilling and the tables were clean.

7. Appalachian Trail

PA http://www.appalachiantrail.org/
Excellent
64%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
18%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Appalachian Trail

8. Pocono Environmental Education Center

538 Emery Rd, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328-9427 +1 570-828-2319 [email protected] http://www.peec.org
Excellent
69%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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4.5 based on 93 reviews

Pocono Environmental Education Center

Learn Naturally! The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is the perfect place for learning, exploring, getting away, and connecting. With 6 hiking trails, weekend educational programs, and summer camp, PEEC is a great place for nature lovers of all ages, families, friends, photographers, youth and adult groups, scouts, students, and teachers. An independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, PEEC is the education partner of the National Park Service in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. PEEC's mission is to advance environmental education, sustainable living, and appreciation for nature through hands-on experience in a national park.

Reviewed By DEP3 - Binghamton, United States

Did a Sunday Labor Day weekend outing with our 2,4, and 6 year olds. PEEC is both literally and figuratively a breath of fresh air during these trying Covid times. Lots of different trails, from easy to more challenging. Staff at PEEC is very helpful at its visitor center to guiding you. There are maps for each trail, with information about the flora and fauna at each of the numbered stops on the trails. Picnic tables, parking, lots of taxidermy and fossils inside the center. We did the trail around the two ponds and saw canoers and kayakers; looked like equipment was provided gratis, with two attendants overseeing everything. Kids loved the trail and the various colored mushrooms as well as the uprooted large trees, and just being in the outdoors on a beautiful day.Not terribly crowded when we were there at around 2:30pm. Clean and safe with just about everyone very mask- conscious. Definitely worth a visit when in the Delaware Water Gap area- with kids or without. But the kids truly enjoyed this outing as much as we did.

9. Chester Valley Trail

Exton, PA 19341 http://www.chesco.org/1239/Chester-Valley-Trail
Excellent
61%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Chester Valley Trail

10. Montour Trail - Bethel Park Branch

Bethel Park section begins at Irishtown Road, Bethel Park, PA +1 412-831-2030 [email protected] http://www.montourtrail.org/
Excellent
74%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 102 reviews

Montour Trail - Bethel Park Branch

Reviewed By RichOBC

Great place to walk, bike, run, etc. A branch of the trail is near our house, which is a bonus. There are various access points on the trail, which offer a variety of scenic stretches.

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