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Check out all the hiking and biking adventures in Pittsburgh & Its Countryside during your Pennsylvania camping vacation, then find a PA campground near you on the map!

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Glacier Ridge Trail

Glacier Ridge Trail

Mount Union Rd, Portersville, PA 16051


Try this 17.2-mile out-and-back trail near Portersville, Pennsylvania. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

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Ghost Town Trail Vintondale

Ghost Town Trail Vintondale

2462-2798, State Rte 2013, Vintondale, PA 15961


Explore this 12.3-mile point-to-point trail near Vintondale, Pennsylvania. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

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Montour Hike/Bike Trail

Montour Hike/Bike Trail

Cecil-Henderson Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317


Try this 36.9-mile point-to-point trail near South Park, Pennsylvania. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, mountain biking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

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Lawrenceville Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Lawrenceville Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Lawrenceville Trail, Pittsburgh, PA 15201


The Lawrenceville section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail is a short 1 mile out-and-back hike that starts at the end of 40th street. The trail starts under the 40th street bridge and heads north to 43rd street before you turn back and head south. The southern section of the trail ends at the train tracks, but this GPS map brings you about 150 feet beyond the end of the trail to a small ledge and lookout point that overlooks the Allegheny River.

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Watt's Mill North Country Trail

Watt's Mill North Country Trail

478 Watts Mill Rd, Darlington, PA 16115


The North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest in the National Trails System, stretching 4,800 miles across eight states from North Dakota to Vermont, traversing forests and farmlands, remote terrain and nearby communities. Whether you’re looking to day-hike a few miles or plan a longer overnight backpacking trip, a multitude of diverse landscapes and hiking opportunities are waiting for you.

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Roaring Run Trail

Roaring Run Trail

681 Canal Rd, Apollo, PA 15613


Try this 9.4-mile out-and-back trail near Apollo, Pennsylvania. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 3 h 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, trail running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.