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Backpack the Black Forest Trail
Slate Run, Pennsylvania
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 the best backpacking trail in Pennsylvania and for good reason.
The trail includes many steep climbs...
Hike the Hemlock Mountain Loop
Brown Township, Pennsylvania
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 Forest Trail for the next 3.9 miles. The BFT will leave the skid trail at Naval Run and switchback to...
Hike the Gas Line Ridge Loop
Brown Township, Pennsylvania
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 instersect with the orange blazes of the the Black Forest Trail. Take the sharp right onto the Black F...
Hike the Golden Eagle Trail
Cammal, Pennsylvania
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 through forest and alongside grassy meadows. Shortly after cresting the first summit, hikers will reach R...
Hike the Bob Webber Trail
Cammal, Pennsylvania
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 Webber Trail starts across the road opposite the parking entrance. The trail is an out-and back rout...
Bob Webber Trail
Cammal, Pennsylvania
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.
Hike the Ruth Will Trail
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
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 trail will then pass by the Pump Station Fire Tower which was manned by Ruth Will for many years. The s...
Blackberry Trail
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
6.66 mi
/ 568 ft gain
Blackberry Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Slate Run, Pennsylvania.
Blackberry to Black Forest Trail Loop
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
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.
Places to stay
Tioga, Pennsylvania
Ives Run
Overview
Ives Run Campground sits on the eastern shore of Hammond Lake in north-central Pennsylvania. Surrounded by lush forested ridges,...
Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania
South Shore Recreation Area
Overview
South Shore Recreation Area is located on the south side of the Cowanesque Lake along State Route 49, just five miles west of La...
Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania
Tompkins
Overview
Tompkins Campground is on the north shore of Cowanesque Lake in the northern tier of Pennsylvania, less than one mile from the N...
Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania
Lawrence Recreation Area
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Lawrence Recreation Area is a day-use facility on the south side of Cowanesque Lake. It is conveniently located on State Route 4...
Troupsburg, New York
Bear Bridge Camp
A peaceful refugee situated on 73 idyllic, serene and private acres near the Finger Lakes region in the Southern Tier of New York on the ...
From $150 / night
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