29 trails · 240 trail miles · Best season: April – November
Pennsylvania offers the longest AT section in any state, the stunning Pine Creek Gorge (PA Grand Canyon), and Ricketts Glen's 21-waterfall loop. Rocky terrain makes PA AT sections famously challenging.
Best Season
April – November
Terrain
Appalachian ridges, gorges, hemlock forests
Top Trail: Pennsylvania State Park Mountain View Trail
Pennsylvania has 29 hiking trails covering 240 trail miles across 1 national parks and 22 state parks.
The best hiking season in Pennsylvania is April – November. The terrain includes appalachian ridges, gorges, hemlock forests.
The top hiking destinations in Pennsylvania include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Allegheny National Forest, Ricketts Glen State Park, Pine Creek Gorge (PA Grand Canyon).
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Pennsylvania include Appalachian Trail (PA section, 229 mi), Mid State Trail (333 mi), Falls Trail (Ricketts Glen).
The highest-rated trail in Pennsylvania is Pennsylvania State Park Mountain View Trail. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.