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*Our information may not always be current and should be used for trip planning / selection purposes only. Always call ahead for the most current information before setting out on your trip.

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaways

Delaware Water Gap.jpg

Delaware Water Gap

Number of Miles of Trail: 28

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1 night (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Week-Long Adventures

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Gallitzin State Forest.jpg

Gallitzin State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 51

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-6 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Oil Creek State Park.jpg

Oil Creek State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 36

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-4 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Pinchot State Forest.jpg

Pinchot State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 38

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-4 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Raccoon Creek State Park.jpg

Raccoon Creek State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 44

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-5 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required

Weiser State Forest.jpg

Weiser State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 50+

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-6 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Gritty Expeditions

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Allegheny National Forest.jpg

Allegheny National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 200+

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-27 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Bald Eagle State Forest.jpg

Bald Eagle State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 300+

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-∞ nights

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Buchanan State Forest.jpg

Buchanan State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 157

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-21 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Clear Creek State Forest.jpg

Clear Creek State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 61

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-8 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required

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Delaware State Forest.jpg

Delaware State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 200

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-27 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Elk State Forest.jpg

Elk State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 110

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-15 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Forbes State Forest.jpg

Forbes State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 250

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-∞ nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Laurel Ridge State Park & Laurel Highlan

Laurel Ridge State Park & Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail

Number of Miles of Trail: 70

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-9 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required

Loyalsock State Forest.jpg

Loyalsock State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 200

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-27 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Michaux State Forest.jpg

Michaux State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 97

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-13 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Moshannon State Forest.jpg

Moshannon State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 244

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-∞ nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Rothrock State Forest.jpg

Rothrock State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 300

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-∞ nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Sproul State Forest.jpg

Sproul State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 140+

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-19 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Susquehannock State Forest.jpg

Susquehannock State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 550

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-∞ nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required  

Tiadaghton State Forest.jpg

Tiadaghton State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 600

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-∞ nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required  

Tioga State Forest.jpg

Tioga State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 100

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-13 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Tuscarora State Forest.jpg

Tuscarora State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 200

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-27 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required  

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