Saxton, Pennsylvania
Top Spots in and near Saxton
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
Camping and Lodging in Saxton
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 ...
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...
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...