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Biking the Huntingdon and Broad Top Rail Trail in Bedford County

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - December 18, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about biking the Huntingdon and Broad Top Rail Trail in Bedford County, you're in the right place! Riding the Huntingdon and Broad Top Rail Trail offers a scenic and historical...

A collage showcasing scenes along the Lower Trail in Pennsylvania, featuring a bright orange e-bike. The top left image shows the bike under a concrete bridge, highlighting the contrast between nature and infrastructure. The top right image captures the bike resting on a wide wooden bridge, surrounded by trees and scattered autumn leaves. The bottom left photo provides a scenic view of the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River with the bike leaning on a rail bridge, framed by colorful fall foliage. The bottom right image shows the bike beside a Rails to Trails information board, marking the entrance to the Lower Trail.

Biking the Lower Trail in Blair and Huntingdon Counties

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - November 10, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about biking the Lower Trail in Blair and Huntingdon counties, you're in the right place! The Lower Trail is a scenic 16.5-mile rail trail in central Pennsylvania, following the path...

A collage of four photos showcasing various aspects of the Tsuga Trail at Erie National Wildlife Refuge in Crawford County, PA. The top left image features a hiker standing on a wooden boardwalk surrounded by lush vegetation and illuminated by sunlight. The top right photo shows a peaceful forest path blanketed in fallen leaves, with tall trees casting dappled light. The bottom left captures a wetland scene with a calm, reflective pond framed by grasses and autumn foliage. The bottom right image displays an informational sign about the Tsuga Trail, including a map and tips for wildlife watching, enhancing the educational aspect of the trail experience.

Hiking the Tsuga Trail in Crawford County

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

If you're looking for information about hiking the Tsuga Trail in Crawford County, you're in the right place! The Tsuga Trail at the Erie National Wildlife Refuge offers a scenic, 1.5 mile hike through diverse...

A collage of four images depicting the natural beauty of the Quebec Run Wild Area in Fayette County, PA. The top left image shows a rustic wooden bridge spanning a small creek in a forested setting. The top right image features a peaceful stream surrounded by dense rhododendron and tall trees. The bottom left image captures a calm woodland scene with a creek reflecting the autumn foliage. The bottom right image displays the Quebec Run Wild Area entrance sign, indicating management by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, with colorful fall trees and a gravel road in the background. The collage showcases the area's rustic charm and scenic landscapes.

Hiking the Quebec Run Wild Area in Fayette County

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - October 16, 2024 0

If you're looking for information about hiking the Quebec Run Wild Area in Fayette County, you're in the right place! Spanning approximately 7,400 acres within the Forbes State Forest, the Quebec Run Wild Area lies...

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...