National Recreation Trail

Woodcock Trail: A smooth, easy 1.8-mile out-and-back ride along Woodcock Creek Lake and Woodcock Dam managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, ideal for a relaxed family bike outing with gentle grades and scenic water views. The paved trail follows the dam and lakeshore through quiet forested parkland, making it a comfortable and accessible ride for cyclists of all ages. Saegertown, Crawford County.

Erie to Pittsburgh Trail: A mostly off-road, 270-mile ride linking Lake Erie to the Great Allegheny Passage, creating a seamless 605-mile bikepacking route from Erie to Washington, D.C. via the GAP and C&O Canal. Along the way, it also ties into New York Bike Route 517 along Lake Erie, connecting riders to the Erie Canal Trail for an expansive, multi-state cycling adventure. Erie County.

Corry Junction Greenway Trail: Take a scenic ride through the Brokenstraw Valley where the trees offer shade and the streams offer a peaceful environment. Corry, Erie County.

Warren Bike Hike Trail: A smooth, easy 3-mile paved rail-trail following Conewango Creek from downtown Warren to North Warren, perfect for a relaxed, family-friendly bike ride. Built on a former railroad grade, the route offers quiet water views of the Conewango Creek, light wildlife spotting, and a safe off-road connection between town and nearby parks and businesses. Warren, Warren County.

Trails at Jakes Rocks: A premier 35-mile stacked-loop mountain bike system in the Allegheny National Forest, the Trails at Jakes Rocks offer everything from smooth beginner loops to technical singletrack and gravity descents, all winding through boulder-strewn forest with sweeping views of the Allegheny Reservoir. Designed for riders of all abilities, this award-winning trail network delivers a scenic, flowy, and adventure-packed ride in one of Pennsylvania’s top outdoor destinations. Warren County.

Knox & Kane Rail Trail: A scenic, long distance rail trail following the historic Knox and Kane Railroad corridor from Kane to Mount Jewett and the Kinzua Bridge as well as other extensions, perfect for a leisurely bike ride or hike through forests, streams, and rural landscapes. The crushed‑stone path preserves the route’s railroad heritage while offering gentle grades and quiet, off-road cycling for all skill levels. McKean County.

Pine Creek Rail Trail: 2026 PA Trail of the Year! A world-class 62‑mile crushed‑stone rail-trail winding through the scenic Pine Creek Gorge, known as the “Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania,” perfect for cyclists seeking gentle grades, river views, and forested landscapes. The trail connects charming small towns along the way, offering a relaxing, immersive ride through one of the state’s most iconic natural corridors. Tioga County.

Lambs Creek Hike and Bike Trail: The Lambs Creek Hike & Bike Trail near Mansfield stretches about 3.8 miles along a former rail line into the quiet Tioga River countryside, offering a mostly flat, paved route with gentle curves, seasonal wildflowers, and occasional glimpses of Lambs Creek near its eastern end at the recreation area boat launch. Easy to follow and increasingly peaceful the farther you travel from town, it’s a scenic, family-friendly path for biking, walking, and enjoying the changing seasons. Mansfield, Tioga County.

Endless Mountains 430: Gravel biking loops through multiple counties. A challenging 430-mile cycling route through Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains, featuring rolling hills, river valleys, and scenic small towns. Designed for endurance riders and adventure seekers, the route showcases the region’s rural landscapes, historic communities, and breathtaking natural vistas. Bradford/Wyoming Counties.

Iroquois Trail: A gentle, flat crushed‑stone rail‑trail stretching about 1.8 miles out and back, perfect for a short, family‑friendly bike ride, walk, or run through wooded scenery and around rocky cliffsides. Tunkhannock, Wyoming County.

Trolley Trail: An easy, family‑friendly rail‑trail following the historic Northern Electric trolley corridor, the Trolley Trail offers gentle grades and smooth crushed‑stone surface perfect for a relaxed bike ride through wooded rural landscape. Sections between La Plume, Factoryville, Clarks Summit, and Dalton connect small towns while highlighting the area’s history and natural scenery. La Plume, Wyoming County.

Lackawanna River Heritage Trail: A 70‑mile multi-use trail following the Lackawanna River from Moscow to the Delaware River, offering cyclists and walkers a mostly off-road route through urban areas, woodlands, and river valleys. The trail features gentle grades, scenic river views, and connections to parks, historic sites, and community amenities along the way, connecting the historic D&H rail trail. Lackawanna County.

*Locations are listed West to East and can be found on the map above. 

6 Signature Loops on 6: PA Route 6 has worked hard to develop our 6 Signature Loops as well as the Trans Pennsylvania Cycle Tour. These loops take riders past and through some of the region’s best attractions, scenery, and small-town charm.

Pymatuning State Park: Pymatuning State Park is one of the Commonwealth’s largest parks, centered around the Pymatuning Reservoir offering boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and wildlife viewing, including a famed spillway “where the ducks walk on the fish.” Crawford County.

Erie Bluffs State Park: Erie Bluffs State Park encompasses largely undeveloped Lake Erie shoreline with dramatic 90‑foot bluffs, diverse ecosystems, hiking trails, fishing and wildlife watching opportunities, and scenic views over the Great Lake. Erie County.

Presque Isle State Park: Presque Isle State Park in northwestern Pennsylvania is a sandy peninsula jutting into Lake Erie that serves as the Commonwealth’s only seashore, offering miles of beaches, trails, and year‑round recreation like swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and birdwatching amid unique and diverse habitats. As a National Natural Landmark, it draws millions of visitors annually for its scenic coastline and rich wildlife diversity, including abundant migrating birds and rare plant and animal species. Erie County.

Chapman State Park: Chapman State Park is an outdoor recreation destination built around Chapman Lake on the West Branch of Tionesta Creek, offering year‑round activities like hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, camping, and wildlife viewing in a forested setting adjacent to the Allegheny National Forest. Warren County.

Kinzua Bridge State Park: Kinzua Bridge State Park preserves the dramatic remains of the historic Kinzua Viaduct, once the world’s longest and tallest railroad bridge, now reinvented as a skywalk where visitors can stroll out over Kinzua Gorge and enjoy exhibits, picnicking, trails, and scenic views. The historic bridge was destroyed by a tornado in 2003. The wreckage remains. McKean County.

Sinnemahoning State Park: Sinnemahoning State Park spans scenic steep valleys and forested habitat along the First Fork of Sinnemahoning Creek, featuring a reservoir, miles of trails, boating, fishing, camping and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities including elk and bald eagles. Potter County.

Patterson State Park: Patterson State Park is a small, quiet park nestled in the Susquehannock State Forest that serves as a trailhead for the long Susquehannock Trail System and offers rustic picnicking, primitive camping and access to hiking, hunting and winter recreation. Potter County.

Prouty Place State Park: Prouty Place State Park is a tiny, remote park that serves as a quiet access point to the surrounding Susquehannock State Forest for hunting, fishing and hiking, with trailhead parking leading into miles of forested backcountry. Potter County.

Cherry Springs State Park: Cherry Springs State Park is famed for its exceptionally dark night skies, officially designated a Gold Level Dark Sky Park and the only certified Dark Sky location on the East Coast. It is world-renowned for stargazing, astronomy programs, camping, and observing the Milky Way, planets, and countless stars far from light pollution. Potter County.

Denton Hill State Park: Denton Hill State Park reaches high on the northern slope of Denton Hill and offers year‑round outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and ATV access to the Susquehannock State Forest, and through the park’s concession partner you can rent UTVs for exploring the forest trails alongside camping and cabin stays. Potter County.

Lyman Run State Park: Lyman Run State Park is a recreational park centered around Lyman Run Lake and surrounded by mixed hardwood forest, offering camping, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife watching with trails that link to the adjoining Susquehannock State Forest. Potter County.

Ole Bull State Park: Ole Bull State Park runs along the scenic Kettle Creek Valley in the “Black Forest,” offering year‑round outdoor fun like hiking, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and camping amid forested terrain and serving as a trailhead to the long Susquehannock Trail System. Potter County.

Colton Point State Park: Colton Point State Park sits on the west rim of Pine Creek Gorge, the “Pennsylvania Grand Canyon,” where rugged overlooks and trails offer spectacular views into the deep, forested canyon along with hiking, wildlife watching, picnicking and camping. Tioga County.

Leonard Harrison State Park: Leonard Harrison State Park in north‑central Pennsylvania sits on the east rim of the Pine Creek Gorge, known as the “Pennsylvania Grand Canyon,” and offers spectacular overlooks, hiking, camping, and wildlife watching amid dramatic 800‑foot‑deep canyon scenery, with a visitor center and modern facilities welcoming visitors to enjoy the views and trails. Tioga County.

Hills Creek State Park: Hills Creek State Park in is centered on scenic Hills Creek Lake, where visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking, wildlife watching, and overnight stays in campsites, cabins, and yurts amid forested surroundings. The park’s waters attract osprey, loon, and waterfowl; and its trails and facilities make it a popular family destination year‑round. Tioga County.

Mt. Pisgah State Park: Mount Pisgah State Park in the Endless Mountains region centers around the Stephen Foster Lake formed on Mill Creek and offers year‑round recreation like boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, and wildlife-watching amid forested, rolling terrain. The park’s scenic setting between Troy and Towanda also provides hunting, winter activities and opportunities to explore diverse habitats along its trails. Bradford County.

Vosburg Neck State Park: Vosburg Neck State Park sits in a scenic oxbow bend of the North Branch Susquehanna River, offering miles of hiking trails, non‑motorized boating access, picnic areas, and rich wildlife watching along riverfront woods and meadows with historic features. Wyoming County.

Lackawanna State Park: Lackawanna State Park encompasses about 1,445 acres with the Lackawanna Lake at its heart, offering year‑round outdoor recreation like boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, and swimming amid forested trails and picnic areas. Lackawanna County.

Archbald Pothole State Park: Archbald Pothole State Park is a 150‑acre park whose name comes from the huge glacial pothole carved during the Wisconsin Glacial Period, a dramatic, 38‑foot‑deep rock depression that draws geologic curiosity, and also offers a short forest loop trail and limited outdoor recreation like hiking and hunting. Known as the World’s Largest Pothole! Lackawanna County.

Tobyhanna State Park: Tobyhanna State Park encompasses Tobyhanna Lake, offering swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, camping, and wildlife watching amid forested Pocono Plateau landscape. The park’s trails, sandy beach, lake access, and year‑round recreation make it a popular outdoor destination in the region. Wayne County.

Prompton State Park: Prompton State Park centers around Prompton Lake with boat launching, picnicking, and hiking and mountain biking trails winding through forested terrain. The park also offers fishing, disc golf, and year‑round outdoor activities from hunting to winter recreation. Wayne County.

Promised Land State Park: Promised Land State Park in the gorgeous Pocono Plateau is surrounded by Delaware State Forest and offers outdoor recreation such as fishing and boating on two scenic lakes, miles of hiking trails, camping and rustic cabins amid beech, oak, maple and hemlock forests. Pike County.

*State Parks are listed West to East and can be found on the map above. 

Cornplanter State Forest: Named for Seneca leader Chief Cornplanter, Cornplanter State Forest offers a working forest landscape managed for clean water, wildlife habitat, scenic beauty, and recreation. Visitors can enjoy more than 10 miles of hiking trails, primitive camping, and activities like biking, hunting, and cross-country skiing amid diverse woodlands and quiet natural areas. Crawford/Warren Counties.

Allegheny National Forest: Pennsylvania’s only National Forest spans more than 500,000 acres of scenic northwestern Pennsylvania, offering miles of hiking and biking trails, tranquil waterways for paddling and fishing, and abundant wildlife habitat. Visitors can explore everything from the reservoir shoreline of the Allegheny River to quiet backcountry vistas, making it a premier destination for year-round outdoor recreation. Warren/McKean Counties.

Elk State Forest: Elk State Forest is named for the population of elk that once called the area home. The forest is open for plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, snowmobiling, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Today, elk are still seen, predominantly in the area of Benezette. Elk/Cameron/McKean/Potter Counties.

Susquehannock State Forest: Named for the Susquehannock tribe that once inhabited the region, this State Forest is comprised of 265,000 acres where visitors can go ATV riding, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and more. McKean/Potter Counties.

Tioga State Forest: Name derived from the Seneca “meeting of two rivers,” it is part of the Pine Creek Gorge, otherwise known as the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Tioga/Bradford Counties.

Pinchot State Forest: Named after Gifford Pinchot, the founder of the US Forest Service, Pinchot State Forest comprises approximately 54,000 acres, forestlands that characterize many of the mountainous areas near the confluence of the Susquehanna and Lackawanna rivers. Wyoming/Lackawanna/Wayne Counties.

Delaware State Forest: Over 100 miles of trails in thousands of acres with vistas, streams, and waterfalls. Pike County.

*Locations are listed West to East and can be found on the map above. 

Lake Erie: Pennsylvania’s Great Lake. Erie County.

Pymatuning Reservoir: Where the ducks walk on the fish. Crawford County.

Conneaut Lake: Pennsylvania’s largest natural glacier lake. Crawford County.

Edinboro Lake: Nestled in the Heritage Community of Edinboro. Erie County.

French Creek: Pennsylvania’s most biologically diverse body of water with 66 species of fish and 27 species of mollusks. Crawford County.

Woodcock Lake: Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Crawford County.

Sugar Lake: Natural glaciated lake. Crawford County.

Allegheny River: Multi-time river of the year, 10-time host of USCA National Kayak and Canoe Races. Warren County.

Allegheny Reservoir: Created by the Kinzua Dam in the Allegheny National Forest. Warren/McKean Counties.

Marilla Reservoir: Noted for the wooden covered bridge over the cascading waters of the spillway. McKean County.

Hamlin Lake: Quiet lake, no motor boats allowed. McKean County.

Potato Creek: Coldwater fishery. McKean County.

Lyman Run Lake: Stocked with trout. Potter County.

Pine Creek: Quiet creek through towns like Galeton and also flows through PA Grand Canyon. Great trout fishing. Tioga County.

Tioga Reservoir: Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Tioga County.

Sunfish Pond: Stocked with trout, bass, pickerel, perch and sunfish. Bradford County.

Cooks Pond: Noted freshwater fishery. Bradford County.

Susquehanna River: One of Pennsylvania’s oldest rivers. Wyoming County.

Lake Wallenpaupack: One of Pennsylvania’s largest reservoirs. Wayne/Pike Counties.

Lackawanna River: Outdoor adventure through Scranton. Lackawanna County.

Upper Delaware River: Swift changes between rapids and quiet pools. Wayne/Pike Counties.

*Locations are listed West to East and can be found on the map above. 

Bent Run Waterfall: Short, yet steep walk in the Allegheny National Forest. Warren County.

Hector Falls: Unique falls over rectangular boulder into pool in Allegheny National Forest. Warren County.

Tanner Falls: Multi-tiered roadside waterfalls surrounded by the ruins of a tannery complex cascading underneath an old bridge. Wayne County.

Shohola Falls: Includes many cascades, deep holes, and steep ledges. Pike County.

George W. Childs Rec Site: Part of Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area. Pike County.

Hackers Falls: Hike through a hardwood forest and hemlock ravine to the falls. Pike County.

Raymondskill Falls: Tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania. Pike County.

Dingmans Falls: Flat, boardwalk trail to waterfalls. Pike County.

Hornbecks Creek Trail: Accessible via a mile-long hike in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Pike County.

Tumbling Waters: A moderately difficult trail leads to an impressive waterfall. Pike County.

Bushkill Falls: “Niagara Falls of Pennsylvania.” Pike County.

*Locations are listed West to East and can be found on the map above. 

Asbury Woods: 5 miles of trails through 234 acres. Erie, Erie County.

Goodell Gardens & Homestead: Public Gardens, arboretum, and community event space. Edinboro, Erie County.

Woodcock Creek Nature Center: Conservation District for Woodcock Creek. Meadville, Crawford County.

Woodcock Trail: A smooth, easy 1.8-mile out-and-back ride along Woodcock Creek Lake and Woodcock Dam managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Saegertown, Crawford County.

Overlook Recreation Center: Overlooks Woodcock Creek Lake, managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Saegertown, Crawford County.

Mount Pleasant: Downhill skiing and tubing slopes. Edinboro, Erie County.

Erie National Wildlife Refuge: Sanctuary for wildlife. Cambridge Springs & Guys Mills, Crawford County.

Corry Trailhead-Erie to Pittsburgh Trail: Small town connect to the great trail! Corry, Erie County.

Oil Creek State Park Trail: Scenic cycling trail in oil country.

Rocky Gap: Maintained ATV trails in the Allegheny National Forest. Clarendon, Warren County.

Hatch Run Conservation Demonstration Area: Hemlock woods, fishing pond, and creeks. Warren, Warren County.

Jakes Rocks: Scenic trail system through the Allegheny National Forest around boulders with scenic overlooks over the Allegheny Reservoir and the Kinzua Dam. Warren, Warren County.

Rimrock Trail: Scenic trail system through the Allegheny National Forest around boulders with scenic overlooks over the Allegheny Reservoir. Warren, Warren County.

Timberline: Maintained ATV trails in the Allegheny National Forest. McKean County.

North Country National Scenic Trail: The North County National Scenic Trail has various pick-up points in the Allegheny National Forest.

Knox & Kane Rail Trail: A scenic, long distance rail trail following the historic Knox and Kane Railroad corridor from Kane to Mount Jewett and the Kinzua Bridge as well as other extensions, perfect for a leisurely bike ride or hike through forests, streams, and rural landscapes. McKean County.

Timberdoodle Flats Interpretive Trail: Self-guided interpretive trails with signage providing information about the environment around you. Lewis Run, McKean County.

Westline: Maintained ATV trails in the Allegheny National Forest. McKean County.

Austin Dam Memorial Park: Explore the grounds and trails around the remains of the Austin Dam, the 2^nd worst dam catastrophe in PA history. Austin, Potter County.

Susquehannock Trail System: Large system of trails. Choose your journey! Coudersport, Potter County.

Susquehannock ATV Trailhead: Over 40 miles of ATV adventure in the PA Wilds. Coudersport, Potter County.

PA Grand Canyon: Pennsylvania’s natural wonder can be enjoyed from above and below. Wellsboro, Tioga County.

Pine Creek Rail Trail: 2026 PA Trail of the Year! A world-class 62‑mile crushed‑stone rail-trail winding through the scenic Pine Creek Gorge, known as the “Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania.” Tioga County.

Mill Cove Environmental Area: Explore nature with wildlife all around. Tioga, Tioga County.

Seneca Trail County Park: 6 miles of peace along Bowmans Creek. Eatonville, Wyoming County.

Iroquois Trail: A gentle, flat crushed‑stone rail‑trail stretching about 1.8 miles out and back, perfect for a short, family‑friendly bike ride, walk, or run through wooded scenery and around rocky cliffsides. Tunkhannock, Wyoming County.

Trolley Trail: An easy, family‑friendly rail‑trail following the historic Northern Electric trolley corridor. La Plume, Wyoming County.

Lackawanna River Heritage Trail: 70-mile corridor along the Lackawanna River Heritage Valley. Lackawanna County.

Lacawac Sanctuary: Nature center, environmental education center and biological field station. Lake Ariel, Wayne County.

D&H Canal Park at Lock 31: Walk the historic towpath of Lock 31 and the Daniels Farmhouse, and learn how early industrial transport systems laid the groundwork for later railroad expansion. Hawley, Wayne County.

Dorflinger-Suydam: Explore nature, the arts, and history. White Mills, Pike County.

Milford Knob Trailhead: Steep climb to overlook historic Milford. Milford, Pike County.