Pennsylvania Hiking Trails
Hike the PA Laurel Highlands and you'll find 120,000 acres of state parks that offer some of the best Pennsylvania hiking trails.
Visit the PA Laurel Highlands for a hiking vacation and you're sure to have a unique experience everywhere you go. Hiking in PA throughout our eight state parks is different because of the amenities the parks provide—like cabins, tent and RV sites, and the increasingly popular yurts—and the landscape you'll discover—like rolling hills, steep mountains, raging waters and even a sandy beach. Check out our PA state parks at-a-glance for a rundown of all the state forests and state parks offering beautiful Laurel Highlands hiking trails.
A favorite among outdoor enthusiasts, Ohiopyle State Park provides picturesque hiking in PA year-round. Over 1 million people visit this gateway to the Laurel Mountains every year, but don't worry. With almost 20,500 acres of rugged natural beauty, you'll find it as peaceful as it is beautiful.
Two state forests and seven other state parks in PA Laurel Highlands make sure you'll never run out of wilderness to explore and enjoy. In addition to some the best Pennsylvania hiking trails, these preserves offer great opportunities for biking, swimming, fishing, hunting and bird-watching.
So bring the family and plan to stay overnight so you'll have enough time to take in the scenic beauty of the Laurel Highlands during a vacation you'll always remember.
An Outdoor Place of Wonder
Unforgettable hiking and outdoor recreation activities
Bring the family and stay overnight
Places to stay in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands


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