PA Getaway

Jefferson County 3

3 places to explore in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania — part of the Pennsylvania Wilds region.

Historic Sites 1

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  • Gobbler's Knob

    Folk landmark · Young Township, Jefferson County

    The wooded hilltop outside Punxsutawney where crowds gather before dawn every February 2 to hear whether Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow.

Public Parks 2

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  • Clear Creek State Park

    State park · Heath Township, Jefferson County · 1,798 acres

    Rustic log cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps line a clear trout stream that runs down to the Clarion River, a favorite for easy canoe floats, with a small beach and hemlock-shaded trails.

  • Clear Creek State Forest

    State forest · Polk Township, Jefferson County · 16,342 acres

    Hilly hardwood forest in tracts along the Clarion and Allegheny rivers, with river overlooks and stretches of long-distance trail for quiet backcountry hiking.