Top Hiking Trails in W PA

Written By Wendy Dravis

We’re always up for a good hike! Just being outdoors does wonders for our bodies and minds. Here are a few of our favorite places in western PA for a great hike!

  • Rachel Carson Trail - Stretching from Harrison Hills park in Natrona Heights to North Park. My favorite stretch is between Log Cabin Road and Emmerling Park. Lots of hills!

  • Butler Freeport Trail - A rail trail stretchingbetween Butler and Freeport. Very scenic and flat.

  • Fall Run Park - A short 1 mile trail featuring a water fall. A nice place for a short walk and dip in the water.

  • Emerald View Park - Located on Mount Washington, this urban hike features lots of nature. Don't miss this opportunity to ride one of the inclines and visit Station Square.

  • McConnell's Mill State Park - Featuring 5 great trail with diverse scenery and difficulty. The gristmill is a pretty cool feature. North Country Trail - Spanning from Vermont to North Dakota with a fun part near Moraine State Park. Route 528 Bridge to Jennings Prairie is a 7 mile stretch with varying difficulty.

  • Clark Run Rager Mountain Trail Loop - located near my hometown of Johnstown, this 4.9 mile loop is challenging and you will likely have the trail to your self. Great for birding, hiking, and rock climbing.

Wendy Dravis
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