Snowmobile-Cross Country Ski Trails- Pennsylvania Super Trails

Although we could not cover all the details of all the trails in Pennsylvania, we hope to provide a generous selection of information to entice snow lovers of every skill level and area of interest to have some winter fun. There is no better way to avoid cabin fever during a long, cold Pennsylvania winter.

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Every skier & snow board user must be an ambassador for the sports. Please give careful consideration to your effect on the trails, environment and others. The future of your sport depends on it.

Snow conditions are reported and updated regularly on DCNR’s toll-free snowmobile hotline: 1-877-SNOMBLE (1-877-766-6253). Recorded messages, providing reports on snow depths and trail conditions across the state, are updated at about noon each Tuesday and Thursday and will be offered on a non-toll-free number: (717) 787-5651.

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The DCNR (Department ofConservation and Natural Resources) has updated their site that includes a new Pennsylvania Online Rails-to-Trails Guide with interactive maps, photographs of the rails trails and an abundance of information free for public use. This includes a total number of Open Rail Trails: 95. There are 968.6 miles of open trail, 101.5 miles under construction, and 654 miles in proposal phase. "Contained in this web site is information on Rails-Trails open to the public, under construction, and proposed. DCNR will periodically update this site as information comes into us from our many trail partners." ... DCNR
In the near future all trails included in the Rails-to-Trails projects will carry the DCNR insignia

with the link to their respective page for more information.

Trail Navigation
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All Terrain Vehicles Trails	Hiking-Backpacking Forest National Scenic Trails	Biking State Park-DCNR Trails
Cross Country Ski Trails	Hiking-Backpacking State Parks-DCNR Trails	Biking Community Based Trails
Horseback - Equestrian Trails	Hiking-Community Based Trails
Ski Resorts	Hiking-Backpacking State Forest Trails
Snowmobile Trails
Snowboard Areas

Most parks offer designated snowmobile trails for exploration. Others designate large, open spaces for snowmobiling. State parks also provide trailhead access to snowmobile trails on state forest land.

Find out where there is snow in state parks with our Winter Activities Report, updated twice a week from December until spring thaw.

Find out where to go on state forests with their Snowmobile Trail Conditions updated twice a week during the winter season, or call the Snowmobile Hotline which provides updates on snow cover and snowmobiling conditions on state forest lands; call toll-free 866-545-2476. The hotline is updated every Tuesday and Friday of the winter season.

In order to use your snowmobile on state lands, the vehicle must be properly registered with the snowmobile unit in the Snowmobile/ATV Registration Section and have the permit visibly displayed. To find out any additional details about the program, call the ATV/Snowmobile Unit at 717-783-1364.

New Pennsylvania State Parks Rules and Regulations
Please be considerate of those who will use this state park after you. To help insure your safety and pleasure, please observe the following rules and regulations which are applicable to state parks, including environmental education centers; state park preserves, conservation areas and natural areas; and waters under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks.

Download New DCNR State Park Use Rules and Regulations

PENNSYLVANIA’S SNOWMOBILE LAW
Download Pa. Snowmobile Laws

Skier's Responsibility Code:

Ski under control and in such a manner you can stop or avoid other skiers or objects.
When skiing downhill or overtaking another skier, you must avoid the skier below you.
You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.
When entering a trail or starting downhill, yield to other skiers.
All skiers shall use devices to help prevent runaway skis.
You shall keep off closed trails and posted areas and observe all posted signs.
Stay on designated trails or other areas open for use.
Take a first aid course before trying any activity that you are not experienced at.
Avoid "spooking" livestock and wildlife you encounter.
Cross streams at designated crossings only.
Avoid building fires.
Always show courtesy to others.
Be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce.
Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above.
Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.

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State Park Snowmobile Regions
Choose an activity & click on a region:

Snowmobile Lake Erie Region

Pittsburgh Region

Pocono Mountains/Endless Mountains Region

Laurel Highlands/Southern Alleghenies

Valleys of the Susquehanna

Hershey/Dutch Country Region

Cross Country Ski Lake Erie Region

Pittsburgh Region

Pocono Mountains/Endless Mountains Region

Laurel Highlands/Southern Alleghenies

Valleys of the Susquehanna

Hershey/Dutch Country Region

Sled-Toboggan Lake Erie Region

Pittsburgh Region

Pocono Mountains/Endless Mountains Region

Laurel Highlands/Southern Alleghenies

Valleys of the Susquehanna

Hershey/Dutch Country Region

State Forest Snowmobile Trails- Download Maps

Bald Eagle State Forest-(North Division) Centre, Clinto, Lycoming and Union Counties	Michaux State Forest-(North Division) Cumberland, Franklin and Adams Counties
Bald Eagle State Forest-(South Division) Centre, Mifflin, Union and Snyder Counties	Michaux State Forest-(South Division) Adams and Franklin Counties
Buchanan State Forest-(Sideling Hill) Fulton County	Moshannon State Forest-(Black Moshannon) Clearfield, Centre Counties
Buchanan State Forest-(Martin Hill) Bedford County	Moshannon State Forest-(Parker Dam) Clearfield County
Buchanan State Forest-(Broad Mountain) Franklin County	Moshannon State Forest-(S.B.Elliot) Clearfield County
Delaware State Forest-(Pimple Hill) Monroe County	Rothrock State Forest-(Seven Mountains) Huntingdon, Centre and Mifflin Counties
Delaware State Forest-(Snow Hill) Monroe County	Rothrock State Forest-(Trough Creek) Huntingdon County
Delaware State Forest-(Owego-White Deer) Pike County	Sproul State Forest- (Hyner Mountain) Clinton County
Delaware State Forest-(Edgemere-Pecks Pond) Pike County	Tiadaghton State Forest-(Little Pine) Lycoming County
Elk State Forest - (Elk Trails) Cameron, Potter Counties	Tiadaghton State Forest- (Coudy Pike) Lycoming County
Forbes State Forest -(Laurel Highlands North) Somerset, Westmoreland Counties	Tioga State Forest- (Armenia Mountain Trails)Tioga, Bradford Counties
Forbes State Forest -(Laurel Highlands South) Somerset, Westmoreland Counties	Tuscarora State Forest-(North Division) Mifflin, Juniata and Huntingdon Counties
Gallitzin State Forest-(Rager Mountain) Cambria County	Tuscarora State Forest-(South Division) Cumberland, Perry and Franklin Counties
Gallitzin State Forest-(Babcock Forest)Somerset County	Weiser State Forest-(Haldeman-Greenland) Dauphin County
Lackawanna State Forest-(Thornhurst) Lackawanna County

Weekly winter activities report, online from December until spring thaw.

Snowmobile season on State Park and State Forest Lands is from the day after the end of antlerless deer season to April 1.
Riding on State Game Lands, where permitted, is open beginning the third Saturday of January.
Youth between the ages of 10 and 16 MUST have completed the snowmobile safety certification course before they can legally operate a snowmobile anywhere except on their own property.

Safety Certification Classes through the Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association or contct DCNR Bureau of Forestry: Ranger Mohney 570-243-2011

Snowmobile/ATV Registration
Please try out the new online Snowmobile/ATV Registration or Renewal process. To register using the Toll-Free telephone system, please dial (866) 545-2476.

You can also download and print the Snowmobile/ATV Title/Registration Application and return to:
PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Snowmobile/ATV Registration Section
P.O. Box 8553
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8553

If you have any questions, please contact PA DCNR: (717)783-9227.

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ANF Forests Notes: There is a network of over 50 trails in the Allegheny National Forest . For a complete up to date trail condition report in *pdf format, please click here.
There are over 600 campsites, 6 boat launches, 6 canoe access sites, 2 nationally designated wildernesses and many miles of hiking, snowmobiling and ATV trails. Download recreation map of the entire Allegheny Forest Region for Campgrounds, Trails, Rec Areas

The DCNR offers a snowmobile hotline: 877-766-6253 for information on grooming and snow conditions every Tuesday and Friday. The ANF has a recorded phone message after business hours with trail and snow conditions: 814-723-5150.

SNOWMOBILE- State Park Areas- DCNR Areas

State Region \| Park	Trail Name	Length	Miscellaneous	Trailhead \| Access	Maps \| Downloads
Lake Erie Region Maurice K. Goddard State Park *multi-use system*	The Wilhelm Trail On North Shore	12 miles	Most of the roads surrounding the park are designated for joint snowmobile and vehicle use.	Boat launches are access points for the trail.	Maurice.PDF MKG_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
	Cross-country Ski Trail On South Shore	8 Miles Rated: moderate	Trail shares the road with motor vehicles. Runs from dam to Lake Wilhelm Road.	*not available*	Maurice.PDF MKG_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Pymatuning	*not available*	*not available*	Annual Snow Fun Days Activities include ice fishing, ice-skating, sledding, iceboating, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.	*not available*	Pymatuning.PDF Pymatuning_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
	East Branch Trail (Titusville- Spartanburg)	7.5 miles	This original right-of-way runs from Spartansburg to Hydetown, just north of Titusville.	Can be accessed in Spartansburg at the Clear Lake Parking Area off Route 77 or in the Village of Glynden on Glynden Road.	no map available Cl-Lake-Sparta.pdf gameland map showing RR East-Br-Trail.PDF
Pittsburgh Region Moraine State Park	*not available*	20 miles	*not available*	*not available*	Moraine.PDF Moraine_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Allegheny National Forest Region (ANF) *multi-use trail system*	Allegheny Snowmobile Loop Much of this trail is located on roads that are open in summer and snow covered in winter. The trail is marked with orange diamonds.	*300+ miles* including snowmobile trail connectors	Starts in Warren, con't to the New York state line. Trail 7, North Country Natural Scenic Trail, is part of a 3,200-mile National Scenic Trail. 3 trail host houses located along the trail system for serving the snowmobilers.	Marienville and Kane have easy access to the trail system. Brown Run Road (off of SR 59, just east of Warren) also has trail access.	ANF Recreation map ANF-SM-Regs.PDF
Allegheny National Forest Region (ANF) Chapman State Park	*not available*	*not available*	Warming Hut-western side	Chapman is a trailhead to over 300 miles of trails	Chapman.PDF ANF_rec_brochure.pdf Winter Activity Report
(ANF) Colton Point State Park *multi-use trail system*	Pine Creek Trail	20 miles	Registered snowmobiles may use the 20-mile trail network on state forest land daily after the close of the deer season in December	*not available*	Colton.PDF coltonpoint_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
(ANF) Cook Forest	Part of the 140-mile Baker Trail and the North Country National Scenic Trail pass through Cook Forest	12 miles	A lighted ice skating pond along River Road, three acres of sledding slopes and 3 designated CC-ski trails.	*not available*	Cook.PDF cookforest_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
(ANF) Lyman Run	Lyman Run serves as a trailhead for a 43-mile loop trail in the Susquehannock State Forest	43 miles	Lyman Run provides unloading areas, restrooms and limited trailer parking.	A loop trail located south of Denton Hill State Park. Access to the trail is from Lyman Run State Park or the Lyman Run Road east of the former Potatoe City Airfield.	Lyman Run.PDF lyman_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
(ANF) Ole Bull	Kettle Creek	The 85-mile Susquehannock Trail System passes through Ole Bull State Park	Snowmobiles are permitted on marked trails only	A snowmobile trailhead provides access to the many miles of state forest trails	Ole Bull.PDF Ole Bull_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
(ANF) Parker Dam	*not available*	*not available*	Snowmobiles are permitted on JOINT USE ROADS ONLY. They are NOT permitted OFF designated ROADS or on Parker Dam Lake.	*not available*	Parker.PDF parker_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
(ANF) S.B.Elliot	*not available*	*not available*	All winter actvities take place in nearby Parker Dam or Moshannon State Forest	*not available*	SB_Elliot.PDF Moshannon Sn_mob_map.bmp
(ANF) Sizerville	*not available*	2 miles provide access to 66 miles of groomed snowmobile trails on adjacent state forest land.	2-miles of park trails provide access to 66 miles of groomed snowmobile trails on adjacent state forest land.	*not available*	Sizerville.PDF sizerville_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
(ANF) Sinnemahoning	*not available*	4.2 miles	The park trail joins the trails of the Elk State Forest at the Brooks Run Road, making a 25-mile trail system (park and forestry).	Clearly delineated by signs and orange blaze markers. Prohibited from operating on frozen water surfaces and shorelines.	Sinnemahonning.PDF sinnemahoning_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Pocono Mountains/Endless Mountains Region Hickory Run	Fourth Run Trail 5 mi Rated: difficult Gamewire Trail 3.3 mi Rated: moderate Lake Trail 0.6 mi Rated: easy Manor House Trail 2.3 mi Rated: moderate Stone Trail 1 mi Rated: easy	21 miles Total	orange-blazed trails allow snowmobiling	*not available*	Hickory Run.PDF hickoryrun_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Frances Slocum Nearby state parks, Lackawanna and Ricketts Glen	*not available*	7 miles	Snowmobiles may only be used on designated snowmobile trails.	*not available*	Frances Slocum.PDF francesslocum_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Lehigh Gorge	Lehigh Gorge Trail from White Haven to Penn Haven Junction	15 miles	Trailhead facilities such as parking and comfort stations will be upgraded in the vicinity of White Haven, Rockport and Glen Onoko providing support for the park’s recreational activities.	White Haven access area under the I-80 bridge.	Lehigh.PDF whitehaven_map.pdf rockport_map.pdf glenonoko_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Mount Pisgah	*not available*	9 miles	*not available*	*not available*	Mt_P.PDF Mt_p_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Promised Land Read about the new trails system in the informational download.	*not available*	23+miles	Trails are on both state park and state forest lands	*not available*	Promised Land.PDF promised_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Ricketts Glen	*not available*	*not available*	The park offers cross-country skiing, ice fishing on Lake Jean, snowmobile trails, ice climbing and winter camping.	*not available*	Ricketts Glen.PDF Rickets Glen_map.pdf
Tobyhanna	*not available*	5.5 miles	One-way snowmobile trail	Trail begins in Lot 1	Toby.PDF toby_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Thornhurst	Lackawanna State Forest	24 miles RATED: moderate	Near Wilkes Barre	Pinchot Trailhead Bear Lake Road Trailhead	Thornhurst_map.zip Thornhurst.PDF
Worlds End	Several miles of park roads are used as joint-use snowmobile trails. Additionally, many trails have been designated on nearby state forest land	*not available*	*not available*	Trailhead is along the Double Run Road to Eagles Mere, a short distance south of the park	World.PDF world_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Laurel Highlands/Southern Alleghenies Region Blue Knob	*not available*	16 miles (8 miles of trail +8 miles of road)	Please stay on the designated trails. No other off-road vehicles are permitted on state park lands.	*not available*	Blue Knob.PDF blueknob_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Greenwood Furnace	Greenwood Spur connects the park to the Mid State Trail Link Trail	171-mile 72-mile	*not available*	Park serves as a snowmobiling trailhead after the end of deer season in December.	Greenwood.PDF green_furn_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Keystone State Park *multi-use trail system*	*not available*	5 miles	The park is only 30 minutes from the snow country of the Laurel Highlands and Forbes State Forest.	*not available*	keystone_map.pdf Keystone.PDF Winter Activity Report
Laurel Hill	*not available*	10+miles connects to 60 miles in Forbes State Forest *not available* Rated: moderate	*not available*	*not available*	Conditions Web Cam Laurel_Hill.PDF laurel_hill_map.jpg Winter Activity Report
Laurel Highlands (LH) Laurel Ridge (LR)	(FSFN) Forbes State Forest-North (FSFS) Forbes State Forest-South (LR)not available (LH) not available	(FSFN)70 miles Snowmobiles are restricted to designated trails. Not permitted on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. (LR) not available Rated: moderate (LH) 92 mile network of cross country ski trails with a prime section is located near the Hidden Valley ski resort "barn". Rated: moderate	(FSFN) not available (FSFS) South of US70/7(LR) (LR)not available (LH) Prime section is located near the Hidden Valley ski resort "barn". Also, check out the trails in nearby Laurel Ridge State Park near their day lodge. (LH) Near Laughlintown- North of US70/76	(FSFN)Laurel Summit (FSFS) On SR31 2 miles west of Kooser State Park. (LH) From the PA Turnpike -> Exit 9 (Donegal) -> SR31 east six miles -> park near barn just past resort (LR) Located on SR653 at Laurel Ridge.	Laurel_map_south.pdf (FSFS) Laurel_map-North.pdf (FSFN) Laurel Ridge.PDF (LR) LH_Ski_map.bmp (LH) Winter Activity Report (LR)
Linn Run	*not available*	*not available*	Snowmobiles are permitted on the road in the cabin area only	Road access to Forbes State Forest snowmobile trails is near the cabin area.	Linn Run.PDF linnrun_map.pdf Winter Activity report
Ohiopyle	Sugarloaf Trail Sugarloaf Snowmobile and Mountain Biking Area	3.8 miles 9.4 miles	Ohiopyle Tails Information only	The Sugarloaf snowmobile area has a parking area with an unloading ramp.	Ohiopyle.PDF ohiopyle_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Prince Gallitzin	*not available*	20 miles	*not available*	*not available*	Prince Gallitz.PDF princegallitz_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Ryerson Station multi-use trail system	*not available*	6 miles	*not available*	*not available*	Ryerson.PDF ryerson_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Shawnee	*not available*	11 miles	Eastern side of park only	*not available*	Shawnee.PDF shawnee_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Trough Creek	*not available*	*not available*	*not available*	The park serves as a trailhead for trails on Rothrock State Forest lands	Trough.PDF trough_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Yellow Creek	*not available*	*not available*	one area that is about 350 acres in size. This designated area consists of forests and open fields	access to this trail area is from the beach/day use area.	Yellow Creek.PDF yellowcreek_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Valleys of the Susquehanna Black Moshannon Extensive Trail System	Dry Hollow Trail Snowmobile Trail Please download Trail Info Only	1.7 mile 1.1 mile	Dry Hollow is a good way to reach other trails in the surrounding Moshannon State Forest	Snowmobile Trail trailhead: Beach Parking Lot which is plowed in the winter	Black Moshannon.PDF black_mosh_map.pdf Allegheny Front Trail Map Winter Activity Report
Hyner Run	Hyner Mountain Snowmobile Trail	64-mile	*not available*	The park is the trailhead	Hyner.PDF Hyner_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Kettle Creek	*not available*	*not available*	Park trails connect to many miles of trails in the surrounding Sproul State Forest	*not available*	Kettle_map.pdf Kettle.PDF Winter Activity Report
Little Pine	Mid State Trail	100+ miles	Groomed snowmobile trails in the surrounding Tiadaghton State Forest	*not available*	Little Pine.PDF littlepine_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Penn-Roosevelt *multi-use trail system*	Roads are not plowed during the winter	*not available*	Surrounding state forest roads are open for joint-use by snowmobiles,licensed motor vehicles & XX ski	*not available*	Penn.PDF penn-roose_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Poe Valley *multi-use trail system*	Big Poe Road	*not available*	Drinking water, parking and rustic toilets available. Roads are joint-use roads shared by motor vehicles. Please snowmobile safely.	*not available*	P-Val.PDF p-val_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Poe Daddy *multi-use trail system*	*not available*	*not available*	Marked gravel roads in the area are open . Roads also are used by motor vehicles. ATV's are not permitted.	*not available*	P-Dad.PDF p-dad_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
R.B.Winter	*not available*	30 miles -North Division-Bald Eagle State Forest	The trails also connect with other snowmobile trail systems.	Trailhead facilities at the park include unheated restrooms, garbage cans, parking and unloading areas, and a warming hut with a fireplace and cooking grill.	R-B-Win.PDF rbwinter_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Hershey/Dutch Country Region Big Spring	Big Spring Snowmobiling Area	Trailhead to Tuscarora State Forest-46 miles Rated: moderate	Provides access to the Iron Horse Trail	Park serves as a trailhead and access to extensive snowmobile trail system in Tuscarora State Forest.	Big Spring.PDF bigspring_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Codorus	*not available*	6.5 miles	195-acre Cross-country Skiing and Snowmobile Area on the northern shore	*not available*	Codorus.PDF codorus_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Conewago Recreational Trail	*not available*	5 miles	The trail follows Conewago Creek, passing woods and farmland	From Elizabethtown - take Route 230 West for one mile. Trail head is located on the right just before the Getty Station.	coenwago_map.jpe Conewago Trail.PDF
Fowlers Hollow	Fowlers Hollow Camprground Fowlers Hollow Picnick Grounds Fowlers Hollow Snowmobile Area	*not available* 2 Loop site *not available* *not available*	Fowlers Hollow has parking and a restroom	Serves as a trailhead to the 46-mile trail network in Tuscarora State Forest which leads to 100 miles network trails.	Fowlers.PDF fowlershollow_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
	Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail (Conewago Trail)	9 miles	The trail will be open only during daylight hours. (Snowmobiles will be allowed on a section of the trail adjacent to the State Game Lands where snowmobiles are permitted.)	Colebrook Parking is available at the intersection of Rt. 117 and Colebrook Road.	lvrtph1aresized.jpg leb-val.PDF Lebanon_map.pdf
Mont Alto	Michaux State Forest	*not available*	*not available*	Restrooms, parking and access to the public snowmobile trails of Michaux State Forest	Mont.PDF montalto_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Pine Grove Furnace	Appalachian Trail System	*not available*	*not available*	A trailhead parking area on nearby state forest land provides parking for vehicles and snowmobile trailers, and access to many miles of trails on state forest lands.	Pine_Grove.PDF pinefurnace_map.pdf Winter Activity Report

CROSS COUNTRY SKI - State Park Areas- DCNR Areas

State Region \| Park	Trail Name	Length	Miscellaneous	Trailhead \| Access	Maps \| Downloads
Lake Erie Region Maurice K. Goddard multi-use system	Cross-country Ski Trail On South Shore	8 Miles Rated: beginner-expert	Trail shares the road with motor vehicles. Runs from dam to Lake Wilhelm Road.	*not available*	Maurice.PDF MKG_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Presque Isle	Karl Boyes Multi-purpose National Recreation Trail Fox Trail	13.5-mile 0.5 miles	ADA accessible trail Winds through wooded swamps and oak-maple forests-used for XX ski during winter	Trail is left snow covered from the park office to Perry Monument	Presque Isle.PDF presq_map.pdf presque_map.gif Winter Activity Report
	Pymatuning	*not available*	Annual Snow Fun Days Activities include ice fishing, ice-skating, sledding, iceboating, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.	*not available*	Pymatuning.PDF Pymatuning_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
	Rockton Mountain Trails Moshannon State Forest	12 miles RATING: Moderate	Northwest of Clearfield marked with a blue blaze	The trailhead is located 9 miles northwest of Clearfield on SR322. The parking area at the interestion with Greenwood road.	Rockton Mountain Trails.bmp
Pittsburgh Region	Allegheny Highlands Trail (part of the Great Allegheny Passage) Garrett to Fort Hill	24 miles	The trail is currently open from the village of Fort Hill to the Salisbury Viaduct between the towns of Garrett and Meyersdale.	Trailhead parking adjacent to the trail at the Meyersdale Station, Garrett, Rockwood, Markleton and Fort Hill.	AHT-Gar-FtHill_map.gif AlleghenyHT.PDF
	Allegheny River Trail Franklin to Brandon	10 miles	Allegheny River Trail is the southern extension of the Samuel Justus Recreation Trail.	Franklin-east end of the 8th Street Bridge Brandon-Coal City Road-The parking lot is marked for the Samuel Justus Trail.	Allg-River-Trail.zip Includes maps of all sections of the ART
	Armstrong Trail Schenley to Upper Hillville	52.5 miles	*not available*	All access points are included in *.PDF download	armstrong_map.gif Armstrong Trail.PDF
	Butler-Freeport Community Trail Butler to Freeport	21 miles	Noticable grade - an average 2-3% incline from the Allegheny River end (Freeport) as you go north	Sarver Road Cabot-Winfield Road Marwood	Butler-Freeport.PDF (info only- no map available)
	Clarion Highlands Trail (Sandy Creek Trail Section)	8.6 miles	There are no facilities on the trail. Trail users should bring their own food, water, spare tire and pump.	West trailhead is at Belmar Village on the west side of the River. East trailhead is in the village of Van on Route 322.	Allegheny-Rec-Trails.jpg
	Eliza Furnace Trail, aka the "Jail Trail" (part of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail)	2.6 miles	Location: Pittsburgh (downtown, behind the new PNC building at First Ave. & Grant St) to Hazelwood (under the RR trestle at 2nd Ave)	Starts at the east edge of downtown, in the parking lot near the new jail	heritage_trail.pdf
	Five Star Trail Greensburg to Youngwood	7.5 miles	Named by the five municipalities the trail passes: Greensburg, Hempfield Township, South Greensburg, Southwest Greensburg and Youngwood.	Trailheads: Greensburg or Youngwood	5star_map.gif
	Greene River Trail Greene Cove Marina (border of Greene & Washington Counties) to Rices Landing	4 miles	Parallels the Monongahela River	Nothern terminus at Greene Cove Marina (on the border of Greene & Washington Counties) -Southern endpoint in Rices Landing.	GRT_bikemap.pdf
	Hoodlebug Trail (Indiana to Homer City)	6 miles	Follows the abandoned Indiana Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad between the Homer City area and Indiana	IUP South Campus: Trail users may park in the lot adjacent to the ballfields at IUP's South Campus. Old Route 119 Floodway Park: Located off Main Street in Homer City Red Barn Access Area: Located adjacent to the Homer Center Boosters' Ballfields	hoodlebug_map.pdf
	Indian Creek Valley Trail Indian Head to Champion	5 miles	23 miles planned	Champion Trail Head Indian Head Trail Head Trestle Access to the Trail located in Melcroft PA	*no map available*
	Montour Trail (part of the Great Allegheny Passage)	30 miles acessible 47 total when finished	Montour Trail is a multi-use non-motorized recreational rail-trail near Pittsburgh, PA that will ultimately extend 47 miles from Coraopolis to Clairton.	Montour-Trail.PDF access points	Montour-Maps.zip Montour-Trail.PDF montour maps.zip contains 7 trail area maps
Moraine State Park	Pleasant Valley and Sunken Garden trails	6 miles blazed buff & pink for all skill levels	Lake Arthur	*not available*	Moraine.PDF Moraine_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Montour Trail *multi-use non-motorized*	Arrowhead Trail (Montour Trail extension)	30 miles acessible 47 total when finished	*not available*	Arrowhead Acess Points	Montour-Trail.PDF montour maps.zip contains 7 trail area maps Arrowhead_map.gif Montour-Maps.zip
	Samuel Justus Recreation Trail Oil City to Franklin	5.3 miles	Forms the northern portion of a continuous 15.5 miles of rail-trail that run from Oil City to Franklin (the Samuel Justus Recreation Trail segment) and from Franklin south to Brandon (the Allegheny River Trail segment).	Oil City Franklin Brandon	Samuel Justus.PDF *map not available*
	Youghiogheny River Trail - North (part of the Great Allegheny Passage) McKeesport to Connellsville	43 miles	Built along the "railbanked" right-of-way of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad -continues to Meyersdale for 100 continuous miles of one of the most beautiful trails in the country.	Trailheads at Connellsville and Ohiopyle	TRHT-YRN-9.gif
	Youghiogheny River Trail - South (part of the Great Allegheny Passage) Connellsville to Confluence	28 miles	Has been named as one of the best walking trails in the world.	Trailheads at Confluence, Ohiopyle, Connellsville.	TRHT-YRS-10.gif
Allegheny National Forest Region (ANF)	There are miles of trail designated for X-C skiing.	1-Deer Lick (on US Route 6 1/4 mile east of Sheffield) open but unmaintained	9.0 mile	Intersection of Tollgate Road and US 6, east of Sheffield, PA. At the start of the Deer Lick trail, users of the trail can park at the Campground. For more info: Whispering Winds Campground	deerlick.PDF *includes information on all 6 trails*
		2-Hearts Content (just outside of Warren on township Road 3005)	6.4 mile 3 loops	Trailhead parking lot is located at the picnic area of the Hearts Content Recreation Area 15 miles southwest of Warren, PA	heart_map.pdf deerlick.PDF heratsctxc98_map.pdf
		3-Westline (off State Route 59, east of the reservoir.) westline_map.jpg	9.8 mile	Trailhead parking lot is located 11 miles south of Bradford via US 219 and SR 59 approximately 1/8 mile off of FR 455.	wstln_map.pdf deerlick.PDF westline_wstln_map.pdf
	The only groomed cross country ski trails are Laurel Mill Cross Country Ski Trail (outside of Ridgway),	4-Laurel Mill (outside of Ridgway)	10.7 miles	Trailhead is located three miles west of Ridgway on Township Road 307, often called the Spring Creek Road. The trails can be found on the Portland Mills quadrangle map.	laurel_mill_map.pdf deerlick.PDF l-mill_lrmlxc98_map.pdf
		5-Brush Hollow & Mill Creek (off State Route 948) BrushHollow.zip	7.7 miles	Trailhead is located ten miles north of Ridgway on State Route 948. The trails can be found on the James City quadrangle map.	brush_hollow_map.pdf deerlick.PDF brush_millcreek_Map.pdf
	and the access road to Rimrock Overlook (off SR 59 east of Warren), all other trails are not groomed.	6-Rimrock Access Road (off State Route 59, east of Warren & Kinzua Dam)	4 miles	Off State Route 59, east of Warren & Kinzua Dam This access road is a connecting trail that goes east to the Morrison trail head	deerlickxc98_map.pdf deerlick.PDF
Allegheny National Forest Region (ANF) Chapman State Park	*not available*	4.4 miles	Numerous trails in the adjoining national forest and state game land.	*not available*	Chapman.PDF ANF_rec_brochure.pdf Winter Activity Report
(ANF) Colton Point State Park multi-use trail system	Pine Creek Trail	42 miles	Multi-use trail for hiking, bicycling, and cross-country skiing	*not available*	Colton.PDF coltonpoint_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
(ANF) Cook Forest	Part of the 140-mile Baker Trail and the North Country National Scenic Trail pass through Cook Forest	12 miles	3- designated cross-country ski trails in the park. Many other trails and roadways are also suitable for cross-country skiing.	*not available*	Cook.PDF cookforest_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
*General ANF Area*	Clarion/Little Toby Crk	16-miles	Connects Ridgway and Brockway	Trailheads are at Water Street in Ridgway, at Croyland (near Portland Mills) and at Taylor Park in Brockway	ANF-rec-map.pdf Clarion-Toby Trail.PDF Clair-Tobycrk-map
*General ANF Area*	Clearfield/Grampian Trail	10.5-miles	Crushed limestone surface suitable for wheelchairs, hiking, cycling, jogging or cross-country skiing	Trailhead is located off I-80 Exit 19, PA 879 south 4 miles, right on Spruce Street Exit, first left (Chester Street) and left before True Value Hardware.	Clear-Gramp-TR.PDF ( info only ) clear-gramp-map.gif
*General ANF Area*	Little Drummer Historical Pathway 2-loops	3.1-miles 1.3-miles	Trail is clearly marked with off-white diamond-shaped markers on trees, or with decals on brown plastic posts. Walk-in camping is permitted along the trail	The trailhead parking lot is located 8.0 miles west of Ridgway on Laurel Mill Road (Township Road T-307) in Elk County, Pennsylvania.	ldrummer_map.pdf Little Drummer.PDF
	Mill Creek Trail	5.6 miles	Forest Road 138 to Brush Hollow Trailhead (SR 948)	Use the Brush Hollow Trailhead (SR 948) to access the Mill Creek Trail on the southern end of the trail. The Mill Creek Trail is about 1000 feet north of the trailhead on the Brush Hollow Trail.	brush_hollow_map.pdf deerlick.PDF brush_millcreek_Map.pdf
*General ANF Area*	Minister Creek	6.6-miles	Minister Creek Trail joins the North Country National Scenic Trail- most northerly segment. The NCST continues east, and the MCT turns south back towards the campground.	Trailhead parking lot is located on SR 666 west of Minister Creek Campground, 14.7 miles southwest of Sheffield, PA.	MinisterCrk.PDF mnstcr_map.pdf mnstr_trail.pdf
*General ANF Area*	Tidioute Riverside RecTrek (Tidioute to Grove Run)	4.3 miles	One way trail extending from town of Tidioute south along the railroad grade paralleling the Allegheny River.	*not available*	Orien_Tidioute brochure_map.pdf
*General ANF Area*	Twin Lakes Twin Lakes Recreation Area to North Country Trail	15.8 miles	Begins at the long loop of the Black Cherry National Recreation Interpretive Trail located at Twin Lakes Recreation Area and travels west to join with the North Country National Scenic Trail.	Trailhead parking lot is located at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area off of SR 321, south of Kane, PA or north of Wilcox, PA.	twinlake_map.pdf Twin Lake.PDF
(ANF) Lyman Run	Lyman Run serves as a trailhead for a 43-mile loop trail in the Susquehannock State Forest	43 miles	*not available*	*not available*	Lyman Run.PDF lyman_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
(ANF) Ole Bull	Kettle Creek	*not available*	Cross-country skiing and snowshoes are allowed throughout the park	The 85-mile Susquehannock Trail System passes through Ole Bull State Park	Ole Bull.PDF Ole Bull_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
(ANF) Sizerville	*not available*	*not available*	Park trails provide access to many miles of trails on adjacent state forest land.	*not available*	Sizerville.PDF sizerville_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Pocono Mountains/Endless Mountains Region	Back Mountain Trail Luzerne to Trucksville	2.5 miles Back Mountain .PDF	Route follows the old Lehigh Valley railbed Many open and rolling fields suitable for this rapidly growing sport	Trailhead located on Parry Street in Luzerne Borough-park at Knights of Columbus near top of hill	List of Maps: BM-carverton.jpg BM-lower_dermonds.jpg BM_Carpenter.jpg BM_HarveyLake.jpg BM_WhiteHaven.gif BM_MtTop.gif
Beltzville	Beltzville Trail Christman Trail	9 miles Total Rated:easy	*not available*	Pohopoco Drive / Pine Run area. Park in the first parking area on your right Follow the park signs to Pohopoco Drive. Travel past Beltzville Lake and you will come to Christman Trailhead parking	Beltzville.PDF beltzville_map.pdf
Hickory Run	Blue Trail 1 mi Rated: easy Fireline Trail 2.3-mi Rated: difficult Gould Trail 1.5 mi Rated: moderate Hickory Run Trail 1.5 mi Rated: easy Nature Loop Trail 0.5 mi Rated: easy Pine Hill Trail 3.8 mi Rated: moderate	13 miles Total	Blue-blazed trails allow cross-country skiing	*not available*	Hickory Run.PDF hickoryrun_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Lehigh Gorge	Lehigh Gorge Trail on the west side of the river	*not available*	White Haven to Glen Onoko	White Haven - Trailhead facilities such as parking and comfort stations will be upgraded in the vicinity of White Haven, Rockport and Glen Onoko providing support for the park’s recreational activities.	Lehigh.PDF whitehaven_map.pdf rockport_map.pdf glenonoko_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
	Luzerne County Rail-Trail Wilkes-Barre to Old Forge	11.6 miles	The Luzerne County Rail-Trail is a rail-with-trail, meaning the trail shares a right-of-way with an active rail line.	Trailheads:Wilkes-Barre, proceed to the Waterfront Professional Park and in Pittston	*no maps available*
Mount Pisgah	*not available*	*not available*	*not available*	*not available*	Mt_P.PDF Mt_p_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Promised Land	*not available*	*not available*	Skiing and snowshoeing are permitted on all trails.	Bruce Lake Natural Area and Conservation Island are the best trails for skiing.	Promised Land.PDF promised_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Ricketts Glen	*not available*	*not available*	The park offers cross-country skiing, ice fishing on Lake Jean, snowmobile trails, ice climbing and winter camping.	*not available*	Ricketts Glen.PDF Rickets Glen_map.pdf
Worlds End	*not available*	20 mile network	Several park areas are suitable for Nordic skiing	*not available*	World.PDF world_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Laurel Highlands/Southern Alleghenies Region Blue Knob	Chappell’s Field Trail Rated: expert Campground Area Rated: beginner Service Roads-Closed Roads-Open Areas Rated: intermediate	16 miles	Weather conditions on the trails are usually ideal but skiers should use expert or mountain ski equipment.	*not available*	Blue Knob.PDF blueknob_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Bear Run Nature	*not available*	20 miles RATING: moderate	North of Ohiopyle- 5,000 acre Bear Run Nature Reserve	Trailhead is located 3.5 miles north of Ohiopyle on SR381	bearrun.bmp Bear-Run_maps.zip
Allegheny Portage Railroad Trace	*not available*	7 miles	Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site park	Located just off U.S. 22 approximately 12 miles west of Altoona and 10 miles east of Ebensburg. Take the Gallitzin Exit and follow the signs. Park fees: Adults 17 and older: $2.00. 16 and under: free	Allegheny_RR.PDF allegheny_rr_map.pdf
Canoe Creek	*not available*	10+ miles	All hiking, bridle and biking trails are available for skiing	*not available*	Canoe Creek.PDF canoecreek_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Cowans Gap	Ski trail	0.2 mile	Closed park roads and some of the hiking trails are suitable for cross-country skiing	This short spur trail connects Parking Lot #7 with Logging Road Trail above Camping Area B.	Cowans Gap.PDF cowansgap_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
	Incline Six Trail	1.1 mile	Historic structures at Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site.	Park entrance fee is two dollars per adult. Parking for RV's and buses is available at the Visitor Center which is located 1 mile from Route 22 at the Gallitzin exit.	*no map available*
Keystone State Park *multi-use trail system*	*not available*	*not available*	The park is only 30 minutes from the snow country of the Laurel Highlands and Forbes State Forest.	*not available*	keystone_map.pdf Keystone.PDF Winter Activity Report
Kooser State Park	Kooser Trail	1.5-mile RATING: easy	well-marked trail	There is also a 20-mile cross-country ski touring concession adjacent to the PA 653 parking area of nearby Laurel Ridge State Park. Fee required on this trail. View conditions and snow depth on the live Web cam.	Kooser.PDF kooser_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Laurel Highlands (LH) Laurel Hill Trails list Only	*not available*	(LH) 92 mile network RATING: Moderate	(LH) Prime section is located near the Hidden Valley ski resort "barn". Also, check out the trails in nearby Laurel Ridge State Park near their day lodge.	(LH) From the PA Turnpike -> Exit 9 (Donegal) -> SR31 east six miles -> park near barn just past resort.	LH-Ski_map.bmp(LH) Laurel_Hill.PDF laurel_hill_map.jpg Winter Activity Report
Laurel Ridge (LR)	20-mile cross-country ski touring concession adjacent to the Route 653 parking area. Fee required on this trail.	35 miles RATING: Moderate	Summary of Parking Lots and Trail Shelters in Laurel Ridge.PDF	Located on SR653 at Laurel Ridge. Web Cam-Conditions (LR) for the 20 mile fee section	L_Ridge_snmob.bmp Laurel Ridge (LR) Laurel Ridge.PDF Laurel Ridge (LR) Winter Activity Report Laurel Ridge (LR)
Linn Run	*not available*	25 miles	Marked and maintained trials for cross-country skiing	*not available*	Linn Run.PDF linnrun_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
	Lower Trail Juniata River Corridor	11 miles	Alexandria and Williamsburg, Canoe Creek State Park, and Flowing Springs	Alexandria and Williamsburg on Route 22	lower.PDF lower_map1.jpg lowermap.jpg lower-map2.gif
Ohiopyle	Sproul Trails Kentuck Trail	33.9 miles	*not available*	*not available*	Ohiopyle.PDF ohiopyle_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Prince Gallitzin	*not available*	7 miles	*not available*	*not available*	Prince Gallitz.PDF princegallitz_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Ryerson Station multi-use trail system	*not available*	*not available*	Although no specific trails are designated, cross-country skiing is permitted on the hiking trail system and open areas throughout the park.	*not available*	Ryerson.PDF ryerson_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Yellow Creek	*not available*	No special area or trail system has been developed for these winter sports, the park does contain abandoned roads, trails and open fields and forested areas which are suitable for both the novice and experienced cross-country skier or snowshoer.	We welcome those who wish to explore the park on either skis or snowshoes.	*not available*	Yellow Creek.PDF yellowcreek_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Warriors Path	*not available*	6 miles RATING: easy - difficult	Cross Country Ski only	*not available*	Warriors.PDF warriorspath_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Valleys of the Susquehanna Bald Eagle	Butterfly Trail hiking - cross-country skiing	1.5 miles Rated: easy	Trailhead is located west of the beach area near Pavilion #6	*not available*	Bald Eagle.PDF baldeagle_map.pdf
	Hunter Run West hiking - cross-country skiing – hunting	2-miles Rated: moderate	Trailhead for both trails is at the Route 150 underpass on the road past the Russell P. Letterman Modern Campground.	Weaves around the foothills of the Allegheny Plateau	Bald Eagle.PDF baldeagle_map.pdf
	Hunter Run East Trail hiking - cross-country skiing – hunting	2-miles Rated: moderate	Trailhead for both trails is at the Route 150 underpass on the road past the Russell P. Letterman Modern Campground.	Scenic view of Hunter Run Cove Does not have bridges or boardwalks for wet areas	Bald Eagle.PDF baldeagle_map.pdf
	Skyline Drive Trail hiking - cross-country skiing	2 miles Rated:easy	*not available*	This area is favorite habitat for swallowtail butterflies, bluebirds, and cottontail rabbits	Bald Eagle.PDF baldeagle_map.pdf
Bellefonte Rail Trail	*not available*	1.3 miles	Begins at the Penn State/Toftrees property line, which is approximately 600 feet northwest of the Mount Nittany Expressway, and follows the abandoned railroad right-of-way to the McKee Street/Clinton Avenue Bike Path.	From the point where the BCRT intersects the McKee Street path, users can travel 1,200 feet to Sunset Park. The park, with its parking and restroom facilities, serves as the trailhead.	Bellfonte_RT_map.jpg
Black Moshannon Extensive Trail System Please download Trail Info Only	Hay Road Trail 1.1 mi Seneca Trail 0.8 mi Indian Trail 1 mi Moss-Hanne Trail 7.7 mi, 11.0 full loop Star Mill Trail 1.1 mi, 2.0 full loop Tent Hill Trail 0.5 mi Ski Slope Trail 1.4 mi, 2.2 full loop Sleepy Hollow Trail 0.6 mi, 1.6 full loop Dry Hollow Trail 1.7 mi Shingle Mill Trail 2.0 mi, 4.0 full loop	16-mile in park Trail Info Only	All trails are open to cross-country skiers Allegheny Front Trail - 40 miles-passes through Black Moshannon State Park and Moshannon State Forest.	*not available* Snowmobile Trail is the trailhead for trails on adjacent forest land Beach Parking Lot is the trailhead for snowmobile use which is plowed in the winter	Black Moshannon.PDF (trail & park info) black_mosh_map.pdf Allegheny Front Trail Map Winter Activity Report
Kettle Creek	*not available*	*not available*	skiing is permitted throughout the park	The park serves as trailhead for inner connecting trails leading into Sproul State Forest	Kettle_map.pdf Kettle.PDF Winter Activity Report
Little Pine	Lake Shore Trail	5 miles	Trails are in the surrounding Tiadaghton State Forest	*not available*	Little Pine.PDF littlepine_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
	Pine Creek Trail Ansonia to Waterville	41 miles	Travels along the floor of Pine Creek Gorge	There are four main trail heads with large paved parking areas along the trail route at Ansonia (Rt 6), Tiadaghton (Rt 362), Blackwell (Rt 414) and Waterville(Rt 414).	PineCrkRT_map.gif LH-Colton_map.pdf
	York County Heritage Rail Trail (connects with MD's Northern Central Railroad Trail) New Freedom to York	21 miles	10 foot wide compacted stone adjacent to active rail line, the Northern Central Railway.	Colonial Courthouse in York Hanover Junction Glen Rock New Freedom	york_maplrg.jpg York-HRT.PDF
Penn-Roosevelt *multi-use trail system*	Roads are NOT plowed during the winter	*not available*	Surrounding state forest roads are open for joint-use by snowmobiles,licensed motor vehicles & XX ski	*not available*	Penn.PDF penn-roose_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Poe Valley *multi-use trail system*	*not available*	*not available*	Skiers use local roads - only minimal snow plowing is done.Skiers should be cautious - both snowmobiles and four-wheel drive vehicles also use these roads.	*not available*	P-Val.PDF p-val_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
R.B.Winter *multi-use trail system*	*not available*	5 miles	*not available*	*not available*	R-B-Win.PDF rbwinter_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Hershey/Dutch Country Region	Capitol Area Green Belt (Loop around Harrisburg)	20 miles	20+ mile loop trail that links Harrisburg's parks, including Wildwood Lake Bird Sanctuary and Riverfront Park.	There are several parking areas on the trail including the corner of Cameron and Elliot Sts., 19th St., Rt. 441, and Derry St.	GB_map872.pdf Greenbelt.PDF
Boyd Big Tree Extensive Trail System *multi-use trail system*	7 Trails BBT Trails Info Only	10.6-miles	BBT Trails Info Only	BBT Trails Info Only All hiking trails in the conservation area are open for cross-country skiing	Boyd Big Tree Preserve.PDF bbtree_map.pdf
Codorus	*not available*	*not available*	195-acre Cross-country Skiing and Snowmobile Area on the northern shore	*not available*	Codorus.PDF codorus_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
Conewago Recreational Trail	*not available*	5 miles	The trail follows Conewago Creek, passing woods and farmland	From Elizabethtown - take Route 230 West for one mile. Trail head is located on the right just before the Getty Station.	coenwago_map.jpe Conewago Trail.PDF
	Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail (Conewago Trail)	9-miles	The trail will be open only during daylight hours.	Colebrook Parking is available at the intersection of Rt. 117 and Colebrook Road.	lvrtph1aresized.jpg leb-val.PDF
Fowlers Hollow	*not available*	2 miles	Fowlers Hollow has parking and a restroom Designated trail southwest of the camp area. Skiing is also permitted in all areas of park.	Serves as a trailhead to the 46-mile trail network in Tuscarora State Forest.	Fowlers.PDF fowlershollow_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
	Lititz-Warwick Trailway	15 mile	There are historic markers that describe 3 properties along the trail that date back to the 1700's.	Parking for the trail is only available at the Warwick Township Municipal Campus at 315 Clay Road, Lititz (there is no fee to park).	lancaster_trails.jpg
Pine Grove Furnace	Appalachian Trail System Nordic skiers can enjoy the use of the railroad grade within the park with sufficient snowfall amounts	*not available*	Trailhead parking area on nearby state forest land provides parking for vehicles and snowmobile trailers, and access to many miles of trails on state forest lands.	Quarry Road by the furnace. A parking area near the furnace pavilion and a comfort station are available for trail users. Please visit the park office to register your car and intended destination and/or time of return.	Pine_Grove.PDF pinefurnace_map.pdf Winter Activity Report
	Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail-Tamaqua to Middleport	16 miles	Connects the 1892 Tamaqua Railroad Station with the Newkirk Tunnel environmental education and historic recreation site.	Park at the Newkirk Tunnel trailhead	Schuyl-Heritage Trail.pdf
	Stony Valley RR Grade (Ellendale Forge to Lebanon Reservoir)	22 miles	Undeveloped Pennsylvania Game Commission administrative service road	Access for Lebanon Reservoir end of trail is from Goldmine Rd. off of Rt. 443 southwest of Pine Grove	Stone Valley-211.zip State Gameland maps showing area 211/211A
	Thun Trail (Reading to Gibraltar)	11 miles	The reconstructed Trailhead will be known as the "Brentwood Drive Trailhead" on the Thun Trail.	Trailheads: City of Reading to Border of Montgomery County	TT-Birds-Doug.jpg TT-Reading-Gilbra.jpg
Philadelphia/Lehigh Valley	Betzwood Trail (connects with Schuylkill River Trail) Valley Forge National Park	2 miles	Most of the trail runs along the edge of the Schuylkill River	N. Gulph Rd	Betzwood.pdf MC-Betzwood_brochure.pdf VAFO_map1.pdf
	Delaware Canal State Park Trail	60 miles	Paralleling the Delaware River between Easton and Bristol	Washington Crossing-left on River Road / PA 32 From U.S. 22 -Turn right at entrance bridge to Hugh Moore Park. Cross the bridge, then go right and park near the picnic area.	delawarecanal_map.pdf D&L.pdf
	Ironton Rail-Trail (Whitehall, Coplay to North Whitehall)	9 miles	Trail consist of a measured 6 mile loop winding through Whitehall Township and the Borough of Coplay.Passes by the Coplay Cement Kilns-the last standing kilns in the United States.	North Whitehall	Ironton_map.gif
	Lehigh Canal (South) (Allentown to Easton)	17 miles	The Corridor represents a living “national park” where people work, play and live.	Follow Airport Road south approximately two miles, until it becomes Irving Street. Follow Irving Street 1.25 miles to Hanover Avenue. After making a right onto Hanover Avenue go about one mile and make a right onto Albert Street. Then follow the signs to the Bike and Boat trail.	lehigh_trail.jpg
	Lehigh Gorge State Park Trail	25 miles	Motorized vehicles and horses are not permitted except snowmobiles during the designated season.	White Haven and Glen Onoko	delawarecanal_map.pdf D&L.pdf
	Perkiomen Trail Perkiomenville (Green Lane Park) to Oaks	19.5 miles	PERKIOMEN Access	Extending from its connection to the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT) in Oaks in Upper Providence Township to Green Lane Park in Upper Frederick Township.	Perkiomen.zip
	Schuylkill River Trail - Philadelphia through Valley Forge National Historical Park to Oaks (connects with the Perkiomen Trail)	14.5 miles	This heavily used trail traverses beautiful scenic and natural areas of the lower Schuylkill River.	Trailheads: Philadelphia to Valley Forge	SRT_Map02.pdf SRT-Bro.pdf
	Wissahickon Valley Park (Forbidden Drive) Philadelphia (Lincoln Drive) north to Philadelphia (city limit)	7 miles	Forbidden Drive is the only trail open to bicyclists and equestrians without a permit. All bicyclists and equestrians using the upper trails in the Wissahickon are required to register for a user permit. The permit, which is free, must be renewed annually.	Wissahickon.PDF Download Trail information, Rules, Regs & Permit Application	Wissahickon_maps.zip

SLEDDING and TOBOGGANING - State Park Areas- DCNR Areas

There is a certain sense of peace and tranquillity in the parks during this time of year, and the view can be breathtaking.

Sledding is always a popular activity on snowy days in state parks. Many state parks block off an area during the winter for sledding. Please abide by the guidelines set by the individual parks for the safety and enjoyment of everyone involved.

State Region \| Park	Miscellaneous
Lake Erie Region Maurice K. Goddard -Lake Wilhelm	There is a one-acre hill for sledding at the dam.
Pymatuning	In the winter there is ice fishing, ice-skating, sledding, iceboating, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. In addition, Pymatuning hosts the Annual Snow Fun Days. For more information on winter activities and the available concession services, contact the Pymatuning State Park office near Jamestown.
Pittsburgh Region Moraine State Park	A very popular sledding area is in the Pleasant View Picnic Area in the South Shore.
Allegheny National Forest Region(ANF) Chapman State Park	A seven-acre slope on the western side of the park is lighted until 10 p.m., daily. Includes a "Warming Hut" on the western side.
(ANF) Cook Forest	There are 12 miles of snowmobile trails, a lighted ice skating pond along River Road, three acres of sledding slopes and three designated cross-country ski trails in the park. Many other trails and roadways are also suitable for cross-country skiing.
(ANF) Parker Dam	Sledding: A small sledding and toboggan run is near the boat rental area.
PoconoMountains/Endless Mountains Region Frances Slocum	Sledding and Tobogganing: A good slope is west of the swimming pool.
Laurel Highlands/Southern Alleghenies Region Blue Knob	The park leases the downhill skiing area to Blue Knob Recreation, Inc., which operates Ski Blue Knob, one of the most challenging ski resorts in Pennsylvania. The area offers a vertical drop of 1,050 feet. The ski area provides snowtubing, day and night skiing, with extensive snowmaking, and a total of four chairlifts ensure a fast return to the top of the mountain. For information, call 800-458-3403 or visit their Web site at www.blueknob.com.
Ohiopyle	Sledding/Tobogganing: A hill is maintained for sledding in the Surgarloaf Snowmobile and Mountain Bike Area. The hill is adjacent to the parking area.
Ryerson Station	Sledding and Tobogganing: Throughout the park are five acres of sledding slopes.
Shawnee	Sledding and Tobogganing: A large area of hillsides near Picnic Area #2 is great for sledding.
Yellow Creek	Sledding and Tobogganing: An area is maintained opposite the south boat launch for sledding and tobogganing. If you decide that another hill looks more inviting or challenging, please be alert for old fences that may still be in the area.
Valleys of the Susquehanna Kettle Creek	Sledding and Tobogganing: The gentle slopes below the park office make for excellent tobogganing/sledding.
Bald Eagle	Sledding and Tobogganing: About five acres of cleared hillside allows for a 1,320-foot run. The slope faces the modern campground and is accessed from Skyline Drive near pavilion #5. Ice Skating: The ice skating pond is along the Butterfly Trail. Parking is Available nearby.
Black Moshannon	Ice Skating:Many enjoy ice skating on a maintained section of the lake off West Side Road.Check at the park office for ice conditions.
Little Pine	Sledding and Tobogganing: Two acres of slopes extends across the lake. Ample parking is in the day use area by the bathhouse.
Hershey/Dutch Country Region Codorus	Sledding: There is a 2.5-acre slope near the Cross-country Skiing and Snowmobile Area at the west end of Chapel Cove. An additional sledding area with gentle slopes is in the marina area.

We do our best to gather all public trail information available from public sites and place it in one area for your convenience. We know there are many trails not mentioned that we are not aware of or do not have access to. Please send us any information you have on any trails and we will add it to its respective page and keep them updated. mailto: Trailmaster

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