/r/PAWilds
The Pennsylvania Wilds is a 2 million acre area of mostly public land in north-central Pennsylvania. Contained within the wilds are many beautiful forests full of rugged terrain, cascading streams, miles of hiking trails, and plenty of remote backcountry to explore. This subreddit is a community for discussion of the PA Wilds specifically but is open to all things related to hiking, backpacking, camping, and other types of outdoor recreation in PA.
The Pennsylvania Wilds is a 2 million acre area of mostly public land in north-central Pennsylvania. Contained within the wilds are many beautiful forests full of rugged terrain, cascading streams, miles of hiking trails, and plenty of remote backcountry to explore. This subreddit is a community for discussion of the PA Wilds specifically but is open to all things related to hiking, backpacking, camping, and other types of outdoor recreation in PA.
Important Links
PA Hiking and Backpacking
DCNR State Forest Trails Award
DCNR Backcountry Camping Guidelines
National Forest Dispersed Camping Guidelines
PA Hiking and Backpacking Trails
Allegheny Front Trail: 40 mile loop
Appalachian Trail: 232 mile (in PA) linear trail
Baker Trail: 141 mile linear trail
Bear Run Nature Reserve: 23 mile trail network
Black Forest Trail: 42 mile loop
Brandywine Trail: 20+ miles (when completed) linear trail
Bucktail Path: 34 mile linear trail
Chuck Keiper Trail: 53 mile loop
Conestoga Trail: 63 mile linear trail
Donut Hole Trail: 90 mile linear trail
Elk Trail: 16 mile linear trail
Gerard Hiking Trail: 36 mile loop
Golden Eagle Trail: 9 mile loop
Horse-Shoe Trail: 140 mile linear trail
John P. Saylor Trail: 18 mile figure eight
Laurel Highlands Trail: 70 mile linear trail
Lost Turkey Trail: 26 mile linear trail
Loyalsock Trail: 59 mile linear trail
Loyalsock-Link Loop: 25 mile loop
Mason-Dixon Trail: 115 mile (in PA) linear trail
Mid-State Trail: 319 mile linear trail
Minister Creek Trail: 7 mile loop
North Country Trail: 200 mile (in PA) linear trail
Old Loggers Path: 27 mile loop
Pinchot Trail: 26 mile loop
Quebec Run Wild Area: 26 mile trail network
Quehanna Trail: 75 mile loop
Rachel Carson Trail: 38 mile linear trail
Rocky Knob Trail: 4 mile loop
Rocky Knob-Quarry Gap Trail: 12 mile loop
Standing Stone Trail: 76 mile linear trail
Susquehannock Trail System: 85 mile loop
Terrace Mountain Trail: 29 mile linear trail
Thunder Swamp Trail: 30 mile figure eight
Tracy Ridge Trails: 34 mile trail network
Tuscarora Trail: 110 mile (in PA) linear trail
West Rim Trail: 30 mile linear trail
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Does anyone know if there is fishing along this trail? Or another several day hike in or around PA with good fishing along a creek?
This is from my solo over night trip in the ANF last year. If you want to get a little feel for the Morrison Hiking Trail feel free to check it out!
Heading up this weekend, how private are the campsites? Can’t find any picture online, a little worried.
Can anybody tell me if these repairs have been done and if the tower is open now? Thanks!!!
Will be going solo for the first time, riding my bike from Ansonia to Jersey Shore PA. Can I get an Uber from Jersey Shore back to Ansonia? Any suggestions?
I took a couple of days to bike the Pine Creek Rail Trail w/Grand Canyon Loop. I love Pennsylvania. The hills were not too bad and weather was just right. I stayed a night at 37 Oak Ridge in Wellsboro that is very close to the trail. Great place and will go again in the fall. The ride back from Wellsboro to Jersey Shore, PA in the morning was wonderful and only encountered 4 people...Encountered some light rain and the path was flat, easy and fast since it has a little slope to it. I wish I would have done this sooner.
Me and my Father in Law gonna be going to the trail hopefully soon, just wanna make sure of a few things: there’s no reservations for sites, if most are full is there other places that are flat we can make camp? In Ohio a lot of the water will destroy filters, water good to go to be filtered and used? And lastly which way is the best way to go? Counter or clockwise, best for camping and sites?
Thank you
Hey All,
I've posted previously about a canoe trip I'm planning from Shawville to Renovo along the WB of the Susquehanna and appreciated all of the advice I received so I figured I'd look for a little more help. I'm going to be paddling solo and typically bring a 2 gallon reservoir plus my hydroflask full of water from civilization and then filter as I go to conserve weight. I have read a bunch about the Red Moshannon Creek and its mine pollution issues but have just been made aware that many of the other feeder streams along this section of river are also polluted just less than the Red Mo. I have the ability to bring 7 gal of water from home with me but would prefer to save the weight and space if I am able to safely filter (Katadyn Hiker Pro) as I go but figured I'd ask the group since I'm not local and have never paddled here. If you have any other info or stories to share about the WB, please feel free to chime in as I'm all ears. Thanks
Hi! Looking for a secluded area to disperse camp with a small class b rv where there is good fly fishing. any suggestions? TYIA
Thinking of doing a quick overnight on the AT before the thru hikers reach PA. I've been to pulpit and pinnacle, but haven't done between there and Lehigh Gap. Any particular stretch you'd suggest for 7-10 miles per day? Ideally I'd bring my dog too, but I saw some mention of scrambles in that section. Anything that would be too difficult for a dog?
It’s been an interesting two days. Long story short, I capsized my canoe in Sugar Bay of the Allegheny Reservoir. I was able to get out without injury and got into dry clothes pretty quick. I was happy to get out of there in one piece. My PFD truly saved me. With all of that said, I couldn’t get my boat back and it is currently floating down Sugar Bay towards Bullis Hollow boat launch as of last evening. Any ideas on someone who might be able to help retrieve it for me? I reached out to the ranger station and they said they would have to get back to me. I did a quick google search to see what I might find but not too much luck. Any thoughts and ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Are there any good trailer sailing destinations in the PA wilds?
Grew up in Pittsburgh and have always wanted to do this
On the day of the solar eclipse, we were pulled off at a trailhead to the north scenic trail I believe. We were about 30 minutes west of Bradford, but we were below the New York border. My son lost a hat there that is very dear to him. It is a camo hat with a buck embroidered on the front. We were posted up there to watch the eclipse for a good two hours and he must’ve dropped it and it being camouflage, the hat must’ve blended into the surroundings and we never noticed it. If anyone can help or guide me to somewhere I may get help, please, it would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: this is the exact pullout we were at
I’m sick of the stick season, I want to drive up to the PA wilds but I’m waiting for everything to be green again. When will the green be in full bloom? 2-3-4 week?
How bad is the flooding in the allegheny national forest right now? Planning on a trip soon. TIA
I'm a not a very experienced hiker and haven't done much tent camping. Are there any recommendations or advice you all would give for a safe and successful solo trip? I'm planning on staying in the camping grounds of the state park.
Hi all! Gearing up for another season of hiking/backpacking but the perpetual issue I have every year remains: many of the trails simply aren't remote enough! I'm in the Lehigh Valley and almost every trail has at least some section that has an overlook or a vista that's got a big old road or railway winding through it.
I'm looking for properly remote getaways into the woods, the kind of trails where the last civilization you see or hear is your car at the parking lot. I know in eastern PA that's more difficult than out west near ANF but honestly I'm down to travel if it means getting lost in the woods for a bit. Anyone have any suggestions? Preferably day hikes, but I never shy away from a backpacking trip (I'm planning on doing both Loyalsock and the West Rim at some point this summer). Thanks!
I live in the North Eastern Section of New Jersey and me and a couple of friends have been wanting to go primitive camping for some time. We want to just make a shelter, start a fire, and cook some food. I was wondering where can we go primitive camping for a day, any specific areas/trails? I don’t want it to be too far away from New Jersey.