Hiking Trails & Parks in Pennsylvania
19,210 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 66 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Pennsylvania. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 19,210 mapped hiking trails and 66 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 91 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 91 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Pennsylvania
A spatially-sampled view of 453 trail and park locations across Pennsylvania’s counties.
Pennsylvania Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 91 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Pennsylvania
Parks & Campgrounds in Pennsylvania
Longest Trails in Pennsylvania
Curated Guides for Pennsylvania
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Pennsylvania?
Yes — we have 19,210 mapped hiking and walking trails in Pennsylvania, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the longest hiking trail in Pennsylvania?
The longest mapped trail in Pennsylvania is Mid-State Trail at 0.3 miles near Lemont. This reflects only trails with a mapped distance in our OpenStreetMap-sourced data — longer routes may exist that aren't fully tagged yet.
What is the shortest hiking trail in Pennsylvania?
The shortest mapped trail in Pennsylvania with a known distance is Horse-Shoe Trail at 0.1 miles near Reinholds.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Pennsylvania?
Dennison Run Trail near Clintonville is rated expert — the toughest classification among Pennsylvania's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Pennsylvania for families?
Horse-Shoe Trail near Reinholds is one of the best family picks in Pennsylvania — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Pennsylvania?
Each of the 19,210 trails in Pennsylvania has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has 66 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (20 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Pennsylvania?
Yes — 8 of Pennsylvania's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is SHENANGO REC AREA CAMPGROUND with 328 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Pennsylvania
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Pennsylvania, Ranked
Pennsylvania's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichPennsylvania's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Pennsylvania trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Pennsylvania
Ten gentle, well-marked Pennsylvania trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Pennsylvania
Federal parks and recreation areas in Pennsylvania ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Pennsylvania: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Pennsylvania's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.