Mapleton, Pennsylvania
Top Spots in and near Mapleton
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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 -
New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania
Hike the Buffalo Ridge Trail
2.5 miThis hike is marked as one of the most difficult at Little Buffalo, but we didn't find it to be overly exhausting. For someone that is used to hiking, this trail is a breeze. There are a few semi-steep inclines, but for the most part the trail is easy to navigate. There are picnic tables located ...Read more -
Newville, Pennsylvania
Camp at Tom's Run Shelter
3 mi / 85 ft gainStarting from the small parking area on Bunkerhill Rd, head north (turn right) onto Michaux Rd. After about 1/3 of a mile you will reach the Appalachian Trail where you will want to head west (turn left).This will lead you on a leisurely hike through the woods (follow the white blazes). It won't ...Read more -
Gardners, Pennsylvania
Hike to Sunset Rocks in Michaux State Forest
4.08.3 mi / 1000 ft gainSunset Rocks is a scenic two-mile spur off the Appalachian Trail in southern Pennsylvania's Michaux State Forest. If you hike it as a loop--incorporating 6 miles of the AT into the circuit--you can visit some of the AT's most notable landmarks in this area, including the remains of Michaux Camp (...Read more -
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Rock Climb at White Rocks
White Rocks, a segment of the slightly larger Pond Bank area, is a single pitch top rope or traditional climbing area. To get there, follow 30 until you are a few miles west of Caledonia State park and reach an intersection of 997. You can then head south on 997 until you reach White Rock Road. ...Read more -
Newville, Pennsylvania
Hike Pole Steeple, Pine Grove Furnace SP
3.61.5 mi / 1250 ft gainPole Steeple begins in Pine Grove Furnace State Park and ends in Michaux State Forest. The hike is short, only a .75 mile climb up, and ends at the rock outcropping where you get a great view of the entire park. Pole Steeple is the main trail to the summit but there is also a longer, less steep o...Read more -
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Hike to the Cumberland Valley Overlook
4.06 miThis hike is steep at points but the climb up the mountain has lots of switchbacks so it isn't just straight up. The hike is beautiful and during the summer there are lots of blackberry and raspberry bushes along the trail that we stopped to snack on. The Overlook is just before you crest the top...Read more -
Marysville, Pennsylvania
Hike to the Susquehanna Overlook
3.57 miOnce you reach the power lines, about a mile after cresting the top of the mountain you can look one way and you’ll see the Susquehanna River. Look the other way, and you’ll see beautiful woods and farm fields in Perry County. Return by the same route for a total of about 7 miles.Parking is at th...Read more -
Duncannon, Pennsylvania
Hike Hawk Rock, PA
4.02 mi / 750 ft gainThis is a steep and rocky hike, but is well worth the absolutely stunning view of Perry County - including Shermans Creek and the Susquehanna River.This particular trail is also part of the Appalachian Trail and the AT can be accessed part way up the trail if you wish to head north on the AT, oth...Read more -
Marysville, Pennsylvania
Hike Trout Run
1.01 miHike along the creek for about a half mile, we stop where the trail meets the stream and let the kids play in the water for a bit and then head back. There are 2 large pull-off parking areas alongside of the road. The spot is exactly 3.7 miles from Adventure Park in Mechanicsburg. If you are unfa...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Mapleton
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Corbin's Island Picnic Shelter
Overview
Corbin's Island Recreation Area is located at the northern end of Raystown Lake, just downstream from the Raystown Dam. The rec...
Hesston, Pennsylvania
Susquehannock
Overview
Susquehannock Campground is located on the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lake ...
Hesston, Pennsylvania
Seven Points (Pa)
Overview
The Seven Points Campground, located in the central region of Raystown Lake, is perfectly situated for outdoor recreation. Withi...
James Creek, Pennsylvania
Aitch Picnic Shelter
Overview
Aitch Recreation Area is located approximately near the geographic middle of Raystown Lake along the western side. The recreati...
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...