Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Hike the Bear Run Nature Reserve Loop
4.08 miBear 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...Read more -
Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Explore Cucumber Falls
4.30.25 mi / 30 ft gainJust 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 ...Read more -
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...Read more -
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 ...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 -
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