Bedford, Pennsylvania
Top Spots in and near Bedford
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Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Soak at Berkeley Springs State Park
5.0Berkeley Springs State Park is the only government-run spa in the United State and worth a weekend excursion. The hot springs here flow at a constant 74.3 degrees and have long been thought to possess restorative and healing powers for both body and mind. On one end of the park you'll find the ...Read more -
Oldtown, Maryland
Hike to Paw Paw Tunnel
3.82.4 miThis hike is short and sweet, with it only being 2.4 miles to the other side of the tunnel and back. It's easily accessible, located right off the highway at the Paw Paw Tunnel Campground on the Potamac River at the border of Maryland and West Virgina. The town of Paw Paw is on the West Virgina s...Read more -
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Hike to Wolf Rocks
3.35 miYou'll find the trailhead for Wolf Rocks at top of Linn Run Rd off Laurel Summit Rd. Off the left-hand side you will find what is referred to as parking lot D - the route to Wolf Rocks begins there.The hike is nothing to write home about, though with only a 5 mile total for the out-and-back it's ...Read more -
Boswell, Pennsylvania
Cross-Country Ski on Laurel Mountain
5.0Start at the Loop trail, directly across from the warming hut. This groomed trail rolls smoothly along through native rhododendron, hemlocks and large rocks. From there you can connect to a number of trails: try linking from Albert trail to Picnic trail, then continuing on to Wolf's Rocks, where ...Read more -
Salisbury, Pennsylvania
Primitive Camp along Wolf Rocks Trail
3.01.5 mi / 50 ft gainThis is a GREAT location for beginning backpackers with minimal backpacking rules, short trails and cell service. Although all trails (with a few exceptions found in this brochure -labeled as "Areas Closed to Camping") in the Forbes State forest allow primitive backpack camping (primitive backpac...Read more -
Stahlstown, Pennsylvania
Adams Falls Trail
1.26 mi / 210 ft gainLinn Run State Park is one of my favorite adventure spots. From the moment you enter the park you are surrounded by tall hemlocks and rhododendrons. Most of the hiking trails run along a stream accompanied by beautiful cottages - a perfect scene for awesome photos. When entering the park you wil...Read more -
Mill Creek, Pennsylvania
Thousand Steps Trail to Dinky Shed
1.56 mi / 942 ft gainThe 1000 Steps Trail is part of the Standing Stone Trail as it travels up Jack's Mountain in State Game Lands Number 112. There happens to be 1,037 steps but who's counting! This is a great workout hike with many great views and an interesting piece of history if you hang a left at the top and ...Read more -
Markleton, Pennsylvania
Cross-Country Ski at Laurel Ridge State Park
Laurel Ridge Cross-Country Ski Center is a great place to try cross-country skiing! The ski center maintains and grooms 30 kilometers of cross-country ski trails through Laurel Ridge State Park. You can rent skis from the rental center onsite. As of January 2021, they do not take reservations f...Read more -
Swanton, Maryland
Hike the Big Savage Mountain Trail (Southern Terminus to High Rock)
11 mi / 1500 ft gainThis is not a casual hike; it is one which should be taken taken seriously. However, it will be an enjoyable experience for anyone with the resolve to face the early 1,500 ft. climb in elevation, as well the ascent of a slightly dodgy (but still structurally sound) mid-20th century fire tower. ...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Bedford
Saxton, Pennsylvania
Weaver Falls Shelter
Overview
Weaver's Falls Recreation Area is located at the south end of Raystown Lake. The recreation area is accessible from PA Route 913...
Saxton, Pennsylvania
Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA Holiday
If a mountain retreat near the lake is what you are looking for, you've come to the right place. A little slice of peace on earth? Yup, t...
James Creek, Pennsylvania
Tatman Run Picnic Shelter
Overview
Tatman Run Recreation Area is located on the southern end of Raystown Lake. The recreation area is easily accessible from Route ...
Little Orleans, Maryland
Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite
Overview
The Fifteen Mile Creek Campground is located at Mile 140 on the C&O Canal Towpath, in the town of Little Orleans upstream of...
James Creek, Pennsylvania
Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (Pa)
Overview
The Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground, in the central region of Raystown Lake, is the perfect secluded getaway camping spot. Loc...
Mapleton, Pennsylvania
Seven Points Picnic Shelters
Overview
There are five picnic shelters located within the Seven Points Recreation Area at Raystown Lake. They include Allegheny, Dogwoo...