Mercer County, Pennsylvania
389 hiking & walking trails · 8parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 22 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Mercer County is home to 389 mapped hiking trails and 8 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 22 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Mercer County
Up to 208 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Mercer County
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Sample Parks in Mercer County
Sample Trails in Mercer County
Curated Guides for Mercer County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Mercer County, Pennsylvania?
Yes — we have 389 mapped hiking and walking trails in Mercer 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 Mercer County, Pennsylvania?
Bear Swamp Trail near Trenton is rated hard — the toughest classification among Mercer County, Pennsylvania's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Mercer County, Pennsylvania for families?
1699 Trail near Hopewell is one of the best family picks in Mercer County, Pennsylvania — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Mercer County, Pennsylvania?
Each of the 389 trails in Mercer 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 Mercer County, Pennsylvania?
Mercer County, Pennsylvania has 8 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Mercer County, Pennsylvania?
Yes — 3 of Mercer County, 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.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Mercer County, Pennsylvania?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Pennsylvania for more options beyond Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Hiking guides for Pennsylvania
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Mercer 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.