Centre County, Pennsylvania
663 hiking trails · 0parks & campgrounds · 32 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County is home to 663 mapped hiking trails and 0 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 32 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Centre County
Up to 200 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Centre County
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8 more cities in this county.
Sample Trails in Centre County
Hiking guides for Pennsylvania
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Centre County.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Pennsylvania, Ranked
Pennsylvania's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichPennsylvania's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Pennsylvania trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Pennsylvania
Ten gentle, well-marked Pennsylvania trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Pennsylvania
Federal parks and recreation areas in Pennsylvania ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Pennsylvania: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Pennsylvania's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.