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Baker Trail

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3840 Gravel Lick Road, Punxsutawney
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Baker Trail

The Baker Trail is a 134-mile (217 kilometer) hiking and backpacking trail, following forest paths, old jeep trails, paved roads and dirt roads through woods, farmlands, and along rivers and creeks. The Baker Trail traverses six counties (Armstrong, Jefferson, Clarion, Indiana, Forest, and Westmoreland), is a state-designated hiking trail, and is included on the trails map of Pennsylvania.

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Beartown Rocks

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41.30137,-79.05823, Sigel
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Beartown Rocks

Beartown Rocks Trail is a 4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Sigel, Pennsylvania that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

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Clarion Little Toby Trail

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7th Avenue, Brockway
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Clarion Little Toby Trail

The Clarion-Little Toby trail is a beautiful trail that runs alongside Clarion River and Little Toby Creek. You can see waterFalls, shale formations, and many wildflowers along the way. The trail is open year-round for non-motorized use, and you can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. Do wear orange during hunting seasons and use caution if you encounter snakes on the trail.

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Clear Creek State park

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38 Clearcreek Park Rd, Sigel
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Clear Creek State park

Clear Creek State Park encompasses 1,901 acres in Jefferson County. The park occupies a scenic portion of the Clear Creek Valley from PA 949 to the Clarion River. The park has camping, rustic cabins, and Clarion River access for fishing and boating. Cook Forest State Park is only 11 miles away.

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Cooks Forest State Park

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113 River Rd, Cooksburg
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Cooks Forest State Park

The 8,500-acre Cook Forest State Park and 3,136-acre Clarion River Lands lie in scenic northwestern Pennsylvania. Known for its stands of old growth forest, the park’s Forest Cathedral of towering white pines and hemlocks is a National Natural Landmark. A scenic 13-mile stretch of the Clarion River flows through Cook Forest State Park and is popular for canoeing, kayaking, and tubing. Clear Creek State Park is only 11 miles away.

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Dutch Hill Forest

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Hidinger Road, Sigel
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Dutch Hill Forest

Dutch Hill Forest supports diverse forest communities and varying terrain within the scenic Clarion River valley. The property consists of a gently sloping plateau dropping steeply east and north towards the river. Extensive thickets of rhododendron and mountain laurel are located along these slopes, as well as large boulders and interesting rock outcrops. A unique hemlock wetland forest close to the southern border forms the headwaters of two small streams.

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Five Bridges Trail

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Arch Street, Brockway
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Five Bridges Trail

The Five Bridges Trail is an 8-mile trail that runs from Brockway to Allens Mills. It passes through narrow cuts, low swampy areas, and five bridges. The area is now a scenic wetland with many bird species, thanks to the beavers’ dams along Mill Creek.

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Forest Cathedral trails

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Forest Road, Cooksburg
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Forest Cathedral trails

Explore this 1.9-mile loop trail near Leeper, Pennsylvania. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

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Gobbler’s Knob Trail

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1548 Woodland Ave Ext, Punxsutawney
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Gobbler’s Knob Trail

The Gobbler’s Knob Trail is an informational trail that is almost a half of a mile long on the Gobbler’s Knob grounds. At the entrance of the trail, you are welcomed with a lovely stone bench and garden area that you can stop and enjoy before starting your walk. Along your journey, you will find signage with the history of Groundhog Day, The Inner Circle, Phil, and more. Metal artwork is placed along the trail, that has been created and donated by Jefferson County DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School, a local trade school in the community. While walking the trail, you may see some of the area’s wildlife as well as the local vegetation.

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Mahoning ShadowTrail

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102 W Mahoning St, Punxsutawney
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Mahoning ShadowTrail

Named after Mahoning Creek that it parallels and Punxsutawney Phil’s famous shadow. Mahoning Shadow Trail is highlighted by several areas of interest. From its terminus in the Valier/Fordham area, the trail winds along scenic Mahoning Creek past a group of several coke ovens, which were once used for the smelting of coal into coke. Enjoy the interpretive display located in this area.

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Redbank Valley Trail

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63 White St, Brookville
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Redbank Valley Trail

Redbank Valley Trails is a 51-mile non-motorized trail maintained mainly by volunteers. It was recognized as PA’s first Trail of the Year for 2014 by DCNR due to its scenic beauty, connections to other trails, and volunteers’ dedication. It has a gentle slope with less than 1% grade, except for ramps at Middle Run Rd, and few road crossings. 41.5 miles of the trail have been improved from Allegheny River at mile 0 to Brookville at mile 42 and 9 miles on the Sligo Spur.

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Camping, Parks, Trails

Reynlow Park

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Reynoldsville
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Reynlow Park

Founded in 1969, Reynlow Park is nestled among 600 beautiful acres of the Pennsylvania Wilds near Reynoldsville in Winslow Township, Jefferson County. The park has 4 pavilions, a stage, a gazebo, and primitive camping sites available for rent to the public. The park is also home to a small fishing pond, playground areas, volleyball area, horseshoe pits, hiking trails, and Sportsman’s Dam. Bathrooms, electric, and dumpsters are available as well.

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Scripture Rocks Heritage Park

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560 PA 28, Brookville
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Scripture Rocks Heritage Park

Scripture Rocks Park is a free public-access site, open from dawn to dusk from April to October. It consists of 1.5 miles of gravel-covered pathways, winding through more than 60 boulders carved with the philosophy and tribulations of Douglas Stahlman in the early 1900s. The park is located on Route 28; 1/8 mile south of I-80 exit 81.

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Tobecca Trail

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113 River Road, Cooksburg
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Tobecca Trail

Following along the Wild and Scenic Clarion River from the Gateway Lodge on PA 36 to SR 899. This trail connects Cook Forest and Clear Creek State Parks. Most of the trail is located on or near the river bank, however, it does ascend to the ridge tops in two spots.

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Wolf Run Trail

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Brockway
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Wolf Run Trail

The Wolf Run Trail runs 4.2 miles beginning just north of Dubois, ending 3 miles south of Brockway onto State Route 219. Owned by Headwaters Charitable Trust and maintained by Washington Township, this trail is a major section of a proposed trail extending from the Clarion-Little Toby Brockway trailhead to the city of DuBois.

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