The West Rim Trail is a very scenic long-distance trail that follows the western edge of Pine Creek Gorge, from Ansonia to near Blackwell. Parts pass through stands of mixed hardwoods, featuring white ash, cherry, and hemlock. In other areas, the trail winds along ridges of oak forest with abundant mountain laurel, and it also passes through boggy meadows near beaver dams. Challenging topography can be encountered when the trail departs from the edge of the main gorge to traverse side canyons. The best feature of the trail is the many outstanding vistas as you peer into the gorge and Pine Creek below.$12.45Add to CartGuide to the West Rim Trailby Chuck DillonThe West Rim Trail is currently connected to the Mid State Trail via the Bohen Trail. Another trail, the Long Branch Trail, connects the West Rim Trail with the Black Forest Trail. Side trails and forest roads also allow for circuit day-hikes that can include sections of the West Rim Trail.

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The Standing Stone Trail (SST) follows scenic ridgelines in Huntingdon, Mifflin, and Fulton counties: the south middle region of Pennsylvania’s Tiltrock Country. Formerly known as “Link Trail” named for connecting Mid State Trail with Tuscarora Trail, Standing Stone Trail is a destination in its own right, offering Pennsylvania hikers and backpackers a link to dramatic scenery, wild plant and animal life, and compelling history.The orange-blazed Standing Stone Trail is a 72-mile long main trail network with side trails. The northern terminus of the trail is at Greenwood Furnace State Park near McAlevys Fort, Pennsylvania. The southern end is a junction with Tuscarora Trail in Buchanan State Forest near Cowans Gap State Park. The SST uses both public (state park, state forest, state game land) and private lands.

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The Quehanna Trail is a long-distance loop trail in Moshannon and Elk State Forests. Blue-blazed connector trails in the western and eastern sections of the main loop allow shorter but still extensive backpacking loops. The outer-loop Quehanna Trail is 74 miles in length. The southern part of the Quehanna Plateau is a mostly oak-laurel ecosystem; the northern part is characterized by northern hardwoods mixed with hemlock and pine.$14.95Add to CartFoot Trails of the Moshannon and Southern Elk State Forestsby Ralph SealeyThe Quehanna Trail passes through the Quehanna Wild Area, the largest in the state. You’ll also have the opportunity to view elk while hiking as a number of them have wandered south from their traditional stomping grounds north of Sinnemahoning Creek. The elk now can be found throughout the Quehanna area, but at such a low density that you are quite lucky if you catch a glimpse of one. A backpacking trip on the Quehanna Trail will give you an opportunity to experience first hand the Pennsylvania Wilds.

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