State College, Pennsylvania
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Top Backpacking Spots in and near State College
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Brown Township, Pennsylvania
Hike the Gas Line Ridge Loop
3.8 mi / 900 ft gainPark 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...Read more -
Brown Township, Pennsylvania
Hike the Hemlock Mountain Loop
5.06.48 mi / 1200 ft gainThe 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...Read more
