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Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

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  • Waterville, Pennsylvania

    Hike the Lake Shore Trail at Little Pine State Park

    5.0
    5 mi
    Once you pass the famous Happy Acres Resort you better slow down. Coming up quickly on your right is the parking area for the Lake Shore Trail.The trails uses the Little Pine Creek damn as its starting point, which itself is a great place to sit and watch for birds, but to have the best experienc...
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  • North Bend, Pennsylvania

    Take in the View from Hyner View State Park Overlook

    5.0
    Hyner View State Park is located in North Central Pennsylvania Between Lock Haven and Renovo on Route 120 along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.The park has plenty of parking, picnic areas and spectacular views.  What makes this State Park unique is the foot launch for hang gliders and p...
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  • Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania

    Stroll along the Rapid Run Nature Trail

    1.09 mi
    There are multiple ways to access and start the trail, there is a small parking area near the intersection of McCall Dam Road and Route 192 or you can access from the other end near the beach at Halfway Lake.  The trail is well marked with yellow blazes and easy to fall.  This is a simple hike, b...
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  • Waterville, Pennsylvania

    Kayak and Fish at Little Pine Lake

    5.0
    Little Pine State Park is a beautiful park in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania near Waterville. The lake is just above the campground and dam. Follow the signs at the picnic area to the boat launch.The lake offers a variety of fishing, stocked and native trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel, sunfish, ...
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  • Cammal, Pennsylvania

    Bob Webber Trail

    5.0
    3.63 mi / 1424 ft gain
    Bob Webber Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.
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  • Cammal, Pennsylvania

    Hike the Bob Webber Trail

    4.0
    3.4 mi / 1220 ft gain
    To get to the Bob Webber Trail, start by heading up one of the most beautiful valleys in Pennsylvania: Pine Creek. Shortly after Waterville jump onto 414 and enjoy the drive past Cammal. About one mile after Cammal you will come to the Ross Run parking area on the left and you are there. The Bob ...
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  • Cammal, Pennsylvania

    Hike the Golden Eagle Trail

    5.0
    9.2 mi / 4382 ft gain
    The Golden Eagle Trail, otherwise known as the GET, is a challenging day hike north of Cammal, Pennsylvania. Hikers have the option of taking the loop clockwise although most would say counter-clockwise is the best. The climb to the first summit, which is the most challenging, brings hikers throu...
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  • Williamsport, Pennsylvania

    Kayak from Susquehanna State Park

    This adventure can be started from the boat launch at Susquehanna State Park in Williamsport, PA.   The river is slow moving and calm in this section.   Since the river is slow you can easily paddle up river and then return to the same boat launch. A short round trip can be made by paddling west ...
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  • Brown Township, Pennsylvania

    Hike the Hemlock Mountain Loop

    5.0
    6.48 mi / 1200 ft gain
    The trail starts where Naval Run Road ends. Follow the the blue blazes into Naval Run. After crossing Naval Run continue right up an old logging skid trail along the run. The trail will intersect with the Black Forest Trail at Naval Run Falls.The trail will follow the orange blazes of Black Fo...
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  • Brown Township, Pennsylvania

    Hike the Gas Line Ridge Loop

    3.8 mi / 900 ft gain
    Park at the end of Naval Run Road, at the end of the road to the right, follow the sign for Lance Raisch Trail marked with yellow blazes.  This is the first of three trails that this loop will use.  The Lance Raisch Trail climbs in elevation along Naval Run and after about a quarter mile will ins...
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  • Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

    Hike the Ruth Will Trail

    3 mi
    Their is a large gravel parking area about 12 miles north of Haneyville on route 44.  Parking is on the east side of route 44.The trailhead is on the opposite side of the road, follow the trails blue blazes right to hike the loop counter clockwise.  The trail initially parallels route 44.The trai...
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  • Slate Run, Pennsylvania

    Backpack the Black Forest Trail

    5.0
    42 mi / 8550 ft gain
    The Black Forest Trail is an orange blazed horseshoe loop with many options for a starting point which over the years due to reroutes may make the trail a little longer than 42 miles . I started at the traditional trailhead on Slate Run Road and hiked counter clockwise. Many consider this trail t...
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  • Montgomery, Pennsylvania

    Hike through SGL 252

    4.7
    6 mi / 400 ft gain
    What was once known as the town of Alvira PA, is now known as State Game Lands number 252. During WWII the land was seized by the army and used as an army ordnance. Because of its past, while you are exploring, be on the lookout for old ammunition bunkers that have succumb to years of neglect, an...
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  • Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

    Blackberry to Black Forest Trail Loop

    4.0
    5.27 mi / 453 ft gain
    Blackberry to Black Forest Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.
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  • Morris, Pennsylvania

    Kayak or Canoe Pine Creek: Blackwell to Black Walnut Bottom

    The start of this trip is at the Blackwell boat launch.  Get some friends together and organize a trip, leave a car at Black Walnut Bottom for the take out.  Pine Creek can be very low in summer, check this water gauge, I recommend a minimum level of 1.8 feet.  Optimal would be 2.5-3.5 feet.  If ...
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  • Morris, Pennsylvania

    Hike the Gillespie Point Loop

    5.3 mi / 1166 ft gain
    From the Blackwell parking access at the route 414 bridge that crosses Pine Creek, walk on 414 east towards Babb's Creek. Shortly after crossing the single lane bridge over Babb's Creek, you will turn right onto Big Run Road.Follow Big Run Road for about 2 miles and when the road makes a sharp t...
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Camping and Lodging in Lock Haven

Bellefonte / State College KOA Holiday
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

Bellefonte / State College KOA Holiday

Williamsport South / Nittany Mtn. KOA Holiday
New Columbia, Pennsylvania

Williamsport South / Nittany Mtn. KOA Holiday

Guides, Insights and Stories from Lock Haven

10 Awesome Hikes in Pennsylvania

10 Awesome Hikes in Pennsylvania

The Outbound Collective

Keystone Dreamin': A Road Trip on Pennsylvania Route 6

Keystone Dreamin': A Road Trip on Pennsylvania Route 6

Jack Tumen