Champion, Pennsylvania

Top Spots in and near Champion

  • Stahlstown, Pennsylvania

    Adams Falls Trail

    1.26 mi / 210 ft gain
    Linn 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...
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  • Somerset, Pennsylvania

    Hike to Wolf Rocks

    3.3
    5 mi
    You'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 ...
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  • Boswell, Pennsylvania

    Cross-Country Ski on Laurel Mountain

    5.0
    Start 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 ...
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  • Mill Run, Pennsylvania

    Hike the Bear Run Nature Reserve Loop

    4.0
    8 mi
    Bear Run Nature Reserve features a number of trail loops that range from 1.7 miles in length to 11.9 miles.  By hiking overlapping trails, you can complete an 8 mile hike that passes by Paradise Overlook, which provides great views of the Youghiogheny River Gorge.  Start at the trailhead, which i...
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  • Mill Run, Pennsylvania

    Explore Fallingwater

    4.8
    "Fallingwater is the name of a house built over a waterfall in southwest Pennsylvania. Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s most famous architect, designed the house for his clients, the Kaufmann family. Fallingwater was built between 1936 and 1939. It instantly became famous, and today it is a Natio...
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  • Dunbar, Pennsylvania

    Hike the Sugar Run Trail

    1.6 mi
    This trail connects Old Mitchell Trail to Johnathan Run Trail. It is a short but fun hike down to the falls. We parked by the helicopter landing field and the trail head was right by the entrance to the parking lot.The hike down to the falls was nice and easy, but coming back up was tough. The tr...
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  • 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...
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  • Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

    White Water Raft the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle

    Enjoy the thrill of rafting on Class III rapids on the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle! The Youghiogheny River has exciting whitewater boating for all experience levels. Only sturdily constructed rafts, kayaks, and closed-deck canoes intended for whitewater use may be used in the river. River leve...
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  • Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

    Meadow Run Natural Water Slide

    Ohiopyle State Park, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, is full of adventure along the Youghiogheny River. During your visit, make sure you stop by the Meadow Run natural waterslide for some serious fun.  You can park for free at the Meadow Run parking lot, and then take a short walk down ...
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  • Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania

    Explore Cucumber Falls

    4.3
    0.25 mi / 30 ft gain
    Just off Kentuck Road, at the southern end of Ohiopyle State Park, you arrive at Cucumber Falls' marked parking lot. Access to this lot is limited (about 20 cars). Most of the time you will be able to find a spot, but when not, parking on the side of the road is perfectly acceptable.Walking down ...
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  • Salisbury, Pennsylvania

    Primitive Camp along Wolf Rocks Trail

    3.0
    1.5 mi / 50 ft gain
    This 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...
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  • Eighty Four, Pennsylvania

    Mingo Creek Paved Path

    5.0
    6.46 mi / 443 ft gain
    Mingo Creek Paved Path is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Eighty Four, Pennsylvania.
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  • Morgantown, West Virginia

    Hike to the Henry Clay Furnace

    3.0
    1.8 mi / 70 ft gain
    Across the road from the McCollum camping area entrance of Coopers Rock sits the entry point of the Clay Run Trail. With a hiking distance of 1.8 miles (1 hour and 10 minute walking time), this adventure will lead you to a jaw-dropping landmark, the Henry Clay Furnace.Built between 1834 and 1836,...
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  • South Park Township, Pennsylvania

    Montour Trail

    5.0
    36.02 mi / 1568 ft gain
    Montour Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
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  • Bruceton Mills, West Virginia

    Raven’s Rock Overlook

    4.8
    2.4 mi / 554 ft gain
    The Raven’s Rock Trail leading to the Raven’s Rock Overlook is easily the second most photographed area of the Coopers Rock State Forest! There are two ways to access the trail which doubles as an access road. The first trail access can be found along the WV County Road 73/16 also known as Coope...
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  • Masontown, West Virginia

    Coopers Rock Overlook

    5.0
    0 mi / 0 ft gain
    The Coopers Rock Overlook is the crown jewel of Coopers Rock State Forest. The name is derived from a legend about a fugitive who hid near the overlook to elude capture. He was a cooper by trade and continued to make and sell barrels to the local communities to support himself while living in the...
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Camping and Lodging in Champion

Outflow Camping
Confluence, Pennsylvania

Outflow Camping

Madison / Pittsburgh S.E. KOA Journey
Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania

Madison / Pittsburgh S.E. KOA Journey

Conemaugh Lake Pavilions
Clarksburg, Pennsylvania

Conemaugh Lake Pavilions

Crooked Creek Lake
Ford City, Pennsylvania

Crooked Creek Lake

Damsite And Spillway Recreation Area
Ford City, Pennsylvania

Damsite And Spillway Recreation Area

Hancock Bend Boat Launch And Recreation Area
Ford City, Pennsylvania

Hancock Bend Boat Launch And Recreation Area