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Mid-Atlantic

1 forest, 8 trails

National Forests

Allegheny National Forest

Pennsylvania517,000 acres

Pennsylvania's only national forest: 517,000 acres of Allegheny Plateau, old-growth beech and hemlock at Hearts Content, Allegheny Reservoir, and world-class trout fishing.

8 min read

Trails

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Chapman Dam Overlook Trail

3 mi350 ft gain
April through November

A 3-mile out-and-back through mixed hardwood forest to Allegheny River views near Chapman State Park in Warren County, Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania.

5 min read

easyloop

Hearts Content Interpretive Trail

1.2 mi50 ft gain
April through October

A 1.2-mile loop through the Hearts Content Scenic Area in Allegheny National Forest: 300-500 year old beech, white pine, and hemlock trees that survived the logging era intact.

5 min read

moderateloop

Hickory Creek Wilderness Trail

12 mi800 ft gain
May through October

A 12-mile loop through Pennsylvania's only national forest wilderness: old-growth hemlock, remote creek crossings, and genuine backcountry solitude in Allegheny National Forest.

5 min read

moderateloop

Minister Creek Trail Loop

6.5 mi700 ft gain
May through October

A 6.5-mile loop through a deep hemlock gorge along Minister Creek in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania. Cascades, old hemlocks, and one of the forest's most scenic backcountry circuits.

5 min read

moderateloop

Morrison Trail

11.7 mi1,000 ft gain
May through October

An 11.7-mile loop through beech-maple forest with views of Kinzua Reservoir in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania. The best long day hike in the forest, with remote character and reliable trail quality.

5 min read

moderatepoint-to-point

North Country Trail: Kellettville Section

8 mi600 ft gain
May through October

An 8-mile point-to-point section of the 4,800-mile North Country National Scenic Trail through Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania. Hemlock ravines, oil country heritage, and the most accessible NCT experience in the region.

5 min read

easyloop

Rimrock Overlook Trail

1 mi100 ft gain
April through November

A 1-mile loop to dramatic sandstone cliff overlooks above Allegheny Reservoir in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania. Quick access, panoramic Kinzua Bay views, and one of the best viewpoints in western Pennsylvania.

4 min read

easyout-and-back

Tionesta Creek Trail

4 mi200 ft gain
May through October

A 4-mile out-and-back along Tionesta Creek in Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania. Flat creek corridor through old-growth timber, excellent fishing access, and strong wildlife habitat.

5 min read