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Explore Pennsylvania Outdoors

Pennsylvania offers 1253 trails, 131 parks, and 748 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 376 easy, 599 moderate, 208 difficult, and 70 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 146 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 19222 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Ricketts Glen State Park, and Allegheny National Forest. Among the trails hikers return to: Great Allegheny Passage (Allegheny Highlands Trail), Bucktail Path, and Quehanna Trail.

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Campgrounds in Pennsylvania

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