Hiking trail · Brown Township, Lycoming County
Black Forest Trail
Steep climbs out of deep hollows lead to wide vistas over the Pine Creek valley on this hard 42-mile loop near Slate Run.
What you will find
- Hiking trails
- Scenic views
- Camping
Make a day of it
Nearby
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Pine Creek Rail Trail
A 62-mile crushed-stone rail trail along Pine Creek, running through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and past small villages, with eagles overhead and the creek for company.
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Golden Eagle Trail
Short but steep, this loop of about nine miles above Pine Creek climbs to a string of vistas before following a stream back down through the woods.
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Tioga State Forest
Much of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon lies within this forest, where the 30-mile West Rim Trail follows the gorge's edge and the Pine Creek Rail Trail runs along the creek far below.
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Ole Bull State Park
Norwegian violinist Ole Bull tried to found a colony in this wild Kettle Creek valley in 1852; a trail climbs to the ruins of his hilltop castle above a creekside beach and campground.
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Little Pine State Park
A mountain lake on Little Pine Creek, cradled by steep forested ridges, with a beach, campground and trails climbing to views over the Pine Creek country.
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Hyner Run State Park
A swimming pool and campground tucked into a narrow mountain hollow, with the vast Sproul State Forest all around and the winding climb to Hyner View close by.
