
State Forest Hiking Trails
Pennsylvania's State Forests are premier hiking destinations and offer trails that cover a variety of terrain and all difficulty levels.
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This is a true wilderness hike deep within the Tioga and Tiadaghton State Forests. |
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Rise to challenge of the Bucktail that lies within the heart of the Elk State Forest. |
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This 53-mile trail covers some breathtaking views in the Sproul State Forest. |
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This 90-mile trail is sure to challenge even the experienced hiker. |
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Part of this historic trail traverses the beautiful Clear Creek State Forest. |
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This trail provides some stunning views of the Pine Creek valley within the Tiadaghton State Forest. Enjoy the view from the Raven's Horn. |
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This scenic trek covers 18 miles within the Gallitzin State Forest. |
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This creatively named trail covers 26 miles, nine of which are in the Gallitzin State Forest. |
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Walk among some of the most picturesque settings you'll find anywhere on this trail that lies within its namesake, the Loyalsock State Forest. |
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This famous trail will take the adventerous spirit through portions of five different state forests. |
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This premier trail covers 27 miles within the heart of the Loyalsock State Forest. |
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This trail is named after former PA Governor and conservationist Gifford Pinchot and covers 23 miles within the Lackawanna State Forest. |
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For a true backcountry wilderness experience it doesn't get much better than this 75-mile trail that will take the adventerous deep within the Moshannon and Elk State Forests. |
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This is the perfect shorter hike for someone looking for a taste of what the Michaux State Forest has to offer. |
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The vast majority of this challenging hiking experience is within the big woods country of the Susquehannock State Forest. |
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Half of this trail that covers a variety of habitats and terrain lies within the Delaware State Forest. |
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This challenging hike will take you up and over some of the ridges of the Buchanan and Tuscarora State Forests. |
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This trail provides some truly breathtaking views of the famed Pennsylvania Grand Canyon within the Tioga State Forest. |





















