Hiking Trails & Parks in Pennsylvania
19,247 mapped trails and 66 parks across Pennsylvania. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 19,247 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
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.