Centre County, Pennsylvania
663 hiking & walking trails · 0parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 32 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County is home to 663 mapped hiking trails and 0 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 32 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Centre County
Up to 200 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Centre County
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8 more cities in this county.
Sample Trails in Centre County
Curated Guides for Centre County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Centre County, Pennsylvania?
Yes — we have 663 mapped hiking and walking trails in Centre County, Pennsylvania, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Centre County, Pennsylvania?
Ashpile trail near Port Matilda is rated hard — the toughest classification among Centre County, Pennsylvania's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Centre County, Pennsylvania for families?
Mid-State Trail near Lemont is one of the best family picks in Centre County, Pennsylvania — easy difficulty and 0.3 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 Centre County, Pennsylvania?
Each of the 663 trails in Centre County, 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 Centre County, Pennsylvania?
We don't have parks or recreation areas mapped in Centre County, Pennsylvania yet.
Can I go camping in Centre County, Pennsylvania?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Centre County, Pennsylvania right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Centre County, Pennsylvania?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Pennsylvania for more options beyond Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Hiking guides for Pennsylvania
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Centre County.
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.