Pennsylvania Parks

Broad Mountain is a 10 mile double track ride in a secluded and serene area just north of Jim Thorpe. There are a couple of short single track trails off of the main loop that lead to spectacular views of the Lehigh Gorge.

Located between Chambersburg and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Caledonia State Park is named for an iron furnace that was owned by the abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens in the mid-1800's. The land was sold to the state in the early 1900's and became a state park in 1903. The original furnace is still on display next to the visitor center.

Located in the picturesque Cumberland Valley of central Pennsylvania, this converted railroad bed is now an 11 mile crushed limestone trail that runs from Shippensburg to Newville. The wide, flat surface makes this a perfect place for the entire family to enjoy a leisurely bike ride. The path takes you through open farmland with views of the Appalachians to the west. Plans are to extend the trail all the way to Carlisle, which would make it a 22 mile long trail.

The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) is a scenic trail that winds through the majestic landscapes of Pennsylvania and Maryland, offering a unique experience for bikers and history enthusiasts alike. Spanning approximately 150 miles, the GAP trail stretches from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, Maryland, forming a vital link in the expansive network of rail-trails in the United States.

The Heritage Rail Trail County Park begins in York, Pennsylvania and extends 21 miles down to the Maryland State line where the trail continues on for another 20 miles as the Torrey C Brown Rail Trail. This trail is an excellent place to take the family - the riding is quite easy as the trail is a smooth, level crushed limestone and has benches and picnic tables along the route.

Lehigh Gorge State Park runs 26 miles from White Have to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The trail is an easy, flat ride along an abandoned railroad bed, with scenic views of the steep mountainous terrain cut by the Lehigh River. The crushed gravel trail is at a slight downhill grade from White Haven south. If you want to do the entire ride, a shuttle service provides a drop-off/pickup at White Haven and Rockport.

Little Buffalo State Park, located in central Pennsylvania near the town of Newport offers a variety of activities ranging from hiking, picnicking, camping, swimming, boating and fishing to name but a few.  The park also has numerous educational programs offered to the public on a wide verity of topics.  There are about 8 miles of hiking trails at Little Buffalo State Park that are generally woodland trail and are open to cross country skiing in the winter months.   

Ohiopyle State Park is located on the southern end of the Laurel Ridge and includes about 20k acres of rough, mountainous landscape with numerous hiking options in the Laurel Highlands.

Located at picturesque Raystown Lake, the Allegrippis Trail System was built by the IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) with the help of several local and state organizations. The trail system flows extremely well, especially the trails east of 7 Points Rd. - they are smooth, fast and have many long sections with rolling hills that give it a pump-track feel. A visit here is well worth the trip.