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7,335 acres of scenic rolling hills and outdoor activities in northern Cambria County. Non-motorized, multi-use trails. Swimming, boating, hunting, fishing, biking, wildlife viewing & birding, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice boating, picnicking, 18 hole disc golf course, orienteering course, environmental education programs. Hiking trails, organized group tenting, pavilion rentals. Public game lands, campsites and camping cottages surround a magnificent 1,635 acre Glendale Lake. Rent modern cabins year round. Pets permitted in designated areas.

This historic trail extends from Ehrenfeld Borough Park and follows the fateful path of the devastating Great Johnstown Flood of 1889. Historical interpretive signs relate the story of the rushing waters and the terrible aftermath. Continuing to Mineral Point, the trail joins the Staple Bend Tunnel Trail and continues from the Franklin Borough Ball Field to the Johnstown Flood Museum in downtown Johnstown.

Natural beauty, fascinating historical features, and length: The Ghost Town Trail is a 48-mile long 'rails to trails' trail that blends these qualities and throws in a bit of challenge for flavor. The trail includes the 32-mile main stem portion from Blacklick, PA to Ebensburg, PA; as the 14-mile C and I Extension that includes the 4-mile Rexis Branch from Vintondale to White Mill; the 8-mile Stritty's Way from the Rexis Branch near the Rt. 422 underpass to North St. in Cardiff; and the 2-mile extension from Ebensburg to Beulah Road in Nanty Glo. Named for the long-gone coal-mining communities that once dotted its right-of-way, the GTT flows past two massive iron furnaces, old coal-loading tipples, boney (coal-refuse) piles and other traces of industrial history. The packed limestone paving provides an ideal surface for non-motorized activities. ADA accessible. Bicycle rentals available at the Ebensburg trailhead at the Young Peoples Community Center. A 2-mile mixed surface connection from the C & I to Duman Lake County Park gives trail visitors access to amenities such as picnicking, fishing, camping, and much more.

13,625 acres. The 70-mile Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail snakes across the beautiful Laurel Ridge and offers spectacular scenery. Overnight shelters, cross-country skiing, snowmobile trails, hunting and picnicking. Accessible from Rt. 56 west of Johnstown, and Rt. 271 south of Johnstown.
Opportunities abound along this 320-mile corridor of history, culture, recreation, and natural wonders! Explore historic communities including Altoona, Johnstown, and Blairsville. Experience interpretive sites – Hollidaysburg Canal Basin Park and Saltsburg Canal Park. Hike, bike, or study nature along The Lower, the 6 to 10, The West Penn, Path of the Flood and The Roaring Run Trails. Paddle the Conemaugh River, part of the Kiski-Conemaugh Water Trail, through Johnstown.

The second deepest river gorge (1,560 feet) east of the Mississippi River. The conemaugh Gap extends for seven miles and was cut by the Conemaugh River channeling through the Laurel Ridge Mountain. An overlook is accessible from Rt. 56 just west of downtown Johnstown.

Located along State Route 271 North between Belsano and Nicktown, about 20 miles from Johnstown. Pavilions, horseshoe courts, ball field, volleyball courts, basketball court, swing sets, exercise and hiking trail. Weekend train rides and hay rides during the summer season. 19-acre stocked lake. Handicapped accessible fishing pier and hiking trail. Camping.

Year-round wilderness adventures on 6,128 acres of woodland, 25 miles from Johnstown. Swimming pool, picnic areas, hiking trails, mountain biking, trout fishing, equestrian trails, camping, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, nearby downhill skiing, environmental education programs, wildlife viewing, scenic views. Cabins and House Rental. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset.

277-acre nature area with 8.5 miles of maintained hiking trails. Two covered pavilions and numerous picnic tables throughout the park. Activities include hiking, cross-country skiing, sled riding, and bird watching. Pets allowed. Open daily, dawn to dusk. Free admission; membership encouraged.

The Inclined Plane mountain biking trail is a unique trail nestled along the hillside. This trail is for experienced downhill mountain bikers! The trailhead can be found to the right of Asiago's and The Inclined Plane, at the intersection of Edgehill Drive and Tiago Street.

Enjoy a variety of activities within the park: bird watching, hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing, interpretive programs, nature walks. Information is available at the Visitor Center. History buffs can trace the path of the Allegheny Portage Railroad on 12 miles of trails.

Approximately 23,000 acres. Babcock State Forest Picnic Area: Rt. 56, four miles east of Windber. Clear Shade Wild Area and John P. Saylor Trail: south of Rt. 56. Lost Turkey Trail: north side of Rt. 56. All State Forest lands are open to hunting fishing and general recreation. Charles F. Lewis Natural Area: western end of the Rager Mountain Division near Cramer in Indiana County. 384 acre unique scenic area preserved as a Natural Area. Clark Run Trail (2 mi.) winds through the scenic Clark Run Gorge with numerous small waterfalls and interesting geologic features.

A National Recreation Trail! Scenic three-mile rail trail located between Johnstown's Riverside and Hornerstown neighborhoods. The trail traces the history of the Johnstown and Stony Creek Railroad built in 1891 by the Johnson Steel Company. Features include turn-of-the-century homes, historic Johnstown & Stonycreek Railroad, the grandeur of Buttermilk Falls, and more.

First railroad runnel in the U.S.! 2.5-mile trail on the old Allegheny Portage Railroad bed. Handicapped accessible and open to walkers and bicyclists. Trailhead parking near the town of Mineral Point. Connects to the Path of the Flood Trail.

Today, visitors can stand on either of the remaining dam abutments and look out over the empty lakebed to get a visual idea of how much water converged on the city of Johnstown. Managed as a wet meadow, the lakebed now supports a variety of plant, tree and shrub species on both sides of the meandering South Fork of the Little Conemaugh River.

A stretch of newly completed trails located in Johnstown! With easily marked trailheads, these trails provide a perfect hike/bike for all ages and it's a great way to get outdoors and take in some of what nature has to offer!

Anchored by a combined greenhouse and conservatory, indoor and outdoor classroom areas and an open-air performance venue, the Garden celebrates the passion and foresight of those who were once buried here – young heroes of the American Revolution and the Civil War, abolitionists who led freedom seekers through the Underground Railroad, determined pioneers who settled 19th century Johnstown, founding fathers and first families and the generations of immigrants who followed to fuel the nation’s industrial revolution.

13 miles of mountain bike trails including a 1 3/4 beginner trail, a 4 mile intermediate loop, and the balance of a mix of intermediate/expert and expert trails. Riding includes rock gardens, boulders, log piles and skinnies. A map of the trail system is located on the left at the driveway leading to the football field.

The 1889 Park is located adjacent to the Johnstown Flood National Memorial, and right between the towns of St. Michael, Sidman & South Fork, PA. The park provides a variety of outdoor sports and recreation options, and scenic beauty throughout the seasons. Just ten minutes from US Route 219, you can enjoy beautiful nature trails, a game of softball, an old-fashioned picnic, birdwatching, roller hockey, playgrounds, and so much more.

Here in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Mountains, the Trans Allegheny Trails are a system of rail-trails – with attitude. Parts of them are almost level, while other sections are downright challenging. That’s part of the fun for riders who like to get their hearts pumping and don’t mind breaking a sweat. You don’t have to be that kind of rider to enjoy the Trans Allegheny Trails though! Most sections are typical rail-trail (less than 3% grade) and run through some of the Alleghenies’ most beautiful scenery. And these trails have all of the historic character of the Alleghenies themselves. Come for a day, a weekend or a week!
6.6 mile out-and-back trail on an old road bed with moderate vehicle traffic, located near Johnstown. Good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs and horses permitted. The trail starts off the River Walk trail in Cambria City, Johnstown then heads north on Honan Ave. View a huge active Beaver dam, small waterfalls and the stunningly beautiful Hinkston Falls at the end of the trail.
1.5 mile trail that runs along the length of the Hinkston Run dam but through the wood line. The trail starts by the pavilion on the eastern flank of the dam. The 1st part of trail is easy walking but the 2nd half is rather steep as the trail heads up to the overlook where hikers can view the whole reservoir below. The trail runs thru the LHHV Forest
This trail snakes around Beaverdale Reservoir located along Route 869 and is a beautiful, cool, and long hike near the small coal town of Beaverdale.
The Eagle trail so named because of the eagles who often can be seen perched along the trail in the higher trees. The trail starts behind the Hinkston Run dam along Hunt road, it then runs behind the dam coming out on waterfall road from their the trail follows the road along the dam. The trail is 1.75 miles long, and is an easy walk with some slight hills. Along the trail you can see waterfalls, old historical foundations, many low land and wetland birds, and also mammals native to region.
Try out this interactive map featuring some of the greenspaces in and around Cambria County!