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Four images from a bike ride along the Ghost Town Trail in western Pennsylvania. The first image shows a cyclist riding over a wooden bridge surrounded by lush green trees. The second image features a sign for the Eliza Furnace Historic Site, with a stone furnace and informational displays in the background. The third image captures an orange bicycle parked in front of a graffiti-covered wall that reads "Ghost Town Trail" amidst dense forest. The fourth image depicts a narrow, tree-lined trail with steep rock walls, where the same orange bicycle is parked on the path.

Biking the Ghost Town Trail in Western PA

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - June 3, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about biking the Ghost Town Trail in western PA, you're in the right place! The Ghost Town Trail, a rail trail which spans more than 50 miles across Indiana and...

A collage of four images showcasing the Bob Webber Trail in Tiadaghton State Forest, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania: A person in a red sweatshirt and orange beanie stretches out on a wooden bench, overlooking a snowy vista with a panoramic view of the mountains. An informative signboard under a sheltered kiosk detailing the Bob Webber Trail, with photos and descriptions of the trail's features and hiking information. A wintery scene of the forest along the trail with patches of snow on the ground amidst leafless trees and evergreens. The same person in the red sweatshirt and orange beanie stands on a rocky outcrop, looking out over a river valley from a high vantage point.

Hiking the Bob Webber Trail in Lycoming County

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - February 6, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about hiking the Bob Webber Trail in Lycoming County, you're in the right place! The Bob Webber Trail is a 3.4 mile out-and-back hike (1.7 miles each way) that climbs...

A collage of four scenic photos from the Bear Meadows Loop Hike in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Top left: A wooden sign marks the Bear Meadows Natural Area within Rothrock State Forest. Top right: A narrow trail flanked by evergreens and rhododendron bushes. Bottom left: A lush green tunnel-like pathway created by overhanging rhododendron branches. Bottom right: A panoramic view of a wetland with golden-brown reeds and a clear reflection of the sky and surrounding trees.

Hiking the Bear Meadows Loop in Centre County

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - December 29, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about hiking the Bear Meadows Loop in Centre County, you're in the right place! The Bear Meadows Loop is a 3.5 mile hike around the perimeter of the Bear Meadows...

This collage features four diverse scenes from the Mountain Springs - Cherry Run loop in Ricketts Glen State Park during winter. Upper left: a wooden trail sign against a snowy path. Upper right: a lively stream meandering through a snowy forest. Lower left: a series of small, icy cascades framed by rock ledges. Lower right: a peaceful snowy trail flanked by tall evergreens, inviting exploration.

Hiking the Mountain Springs – Cherry Run Loop at Ricketts Glen

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - November 29, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about hiking the Mountain Springs - Cherry Run Loop at Ricketts Glen State Park, you're in the right place! While the Falls Trail loop often steals the spotlight, the Mountain...

Various scenes from Hyde Park Walking Bridge, connecting Westmoreland and Armstrong counties in western Pennsylvania.

Hyde Park Walking Bridge | PA’s Longest Swinging Bridge

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - November 21, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about the Hyde Park Walking Bridge in western PA, you're in the right place! At 600 feet long and rising 20 feet above the Kiski River below, the Hyde Park...

Hiking to the Halfway Point of the Appalachin Trail in the Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County Pennsylvania.

The Appalachian Trail Halfway Point | A Milestone Marker in PA

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - October 30, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about hiking to the Halfway Point of the Appalachian Trail, you're in the right place! The Appalachian Trail is one of the most-famous hiking trails in the world, extending almost...

Hiking the Cliffs Trail in Huntingdon County

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - May 18, 2023 0

If you're looking for directions to the Cliffs Trail in Huntingdon County, you're in the right place! The Cliffs Trail is a 1.3 mile loop hike featuring several exceptional vistas from the rocky cliffs high...

Exploring some of the best swinging bridges in Pennsylvania.

Exploring the Best Swinging Bridges in Pennsylvania

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - March 25, 2023 0

If you're looking for the best swinging bridges in Pennsylvania, you're in the right place! Popularized in films like the Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, swinging bridges (officially known as suspension bridges) solve...

The trail to Yost Run Falls with the laurel alongside in full bloom.

The 20 Best Hiking Trails Near State College

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - February 26, 2023 0

If you're looking for the best hiking trails near State College, you're in the right place! The mountains, valleys, and forests around Centre County are home to hundreds of miles of hiking trails. What follows is...

Exploring the Blue Rock Swinging Bridge in Elk County

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - February 16, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about the Blue Rock Swinging Bridge in Elk County, you're in the right place! The Blue Rock Swinging Bridge is a 40 foot-long suspension bridge suspended 12 feet above Little...