Best Hikes in North Park, PA

Default image for Rachel Carson Trail, a 38.2-mile trail in McCandless, PA (US)

38.2 mi
61.5 km

Strenuous One-Way

Rachel Carson Trail

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McCandless, Pennsylvania

Created By:

Hhm

Default image for Green Loop, a 1.8-mile trail in Wexford, PA (US)

1.8 mi
2.9 km

Moderate Loop

Green Loop

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Wexford, Pennsylvania

Created By:

David Miller (Admin)

Default image for Fountain of Youth, a 0.1-mile trail in Wexford, PA (US)

0.1 mi
0.2 km

Easy Out-and-Back

Fountain of Youth

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Wexford, Pennsylvania

Created By:

David Miller (Admin)

Default image for North Ridge Trail, a 3.0-mile trail in McCandless, PA (US), a path surrounded by lush greenery.

3 mi
4.8 km

Easy One-Way

North Ridge Trail

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McCandless, Pennsylvania

Created By:

Stahlneckr

Default image for White Loop Trail, a 2.5-mile trail in Hampton Township, PA (US)

2.5 mi
4 km

Easy Loop

White Loop Trail

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Hampton Township, Pennsylvania

Created By:

David Miller (Admin)

Default image for Red & Blue Trails, a 2.4-mile trail in McCandless, PA (US)

2.4 mi
3.9 km

Easy Out-and-Back

Red & Blue Trails

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McCandless, Pennsylvania

Created By:

David Miller (Admin)

Default image for Purple Blaze Trail, a 2.4-mile trail in McCandless, PA (US)

2.4 mi
3.9 km

Easy Out-and-Back

Purple Blaze Trail

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McCandless, Pennsylvania

Created By:

David Miller (Admin)

Default image for Orange & Yellow Blaze Trail, a 1.0-mile trail in Wexford, PA (US)

1 mi
1.6 km

Easy Out-and-Back

Orange & Yellow Blaze Trail

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Wexford, Pennsylvania

Created By:

David Miller (Admin)

Default image for White & Green Blaze Trail, a 2.1-mile trail in Hampton Township, PA (US)

2.1 mi
3.4 km

Moderate Out-and-Back

White & Green Blaze Trail

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Hampton Township, Pennsylvania

Created By:

David Miller (Admin)

Default image for Orange & Green Dot Trail, a 1.4-mile trail in Wexford, PA (US)

1.4 mi
2.3 km

Easy Out-and-Back

Orange & Green Dot Trail

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Wexford, Pennsylvania

Created By:

David Miller (Admin)

Default image for Red Blue Blaze Trail, a 6.0-mile trail in Gibsonia, PA (US)

6 mi
9.7 km

Easy One-Way

Red Blue Blaze Trail

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Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

Created By:

Stahlneckr

Default image for White & Tan Blaze Trail, a 0.5-mile trail in Hampton Township, PA (US)

0.5 mi
0.8 km

Easy Loop

White & Tan Blaze Trail

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Hampton Township, Pennsylvania

Created By:

David Miller (Admin)

Key Takeaways

North Park offers a wide range of recreational activities, including a 65-acre lake for boating and fishing, trails for hiking and biking, and sports facilities for activities like golf, swimming, and ice skating (seasonal).

The park provides numerous amenities for visitors, such as picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds, a nature center, and the North Park Village, offering unique shops and dining experiences.

North Park hosts various events throughout the year, including concerts, festivals, and educational programs, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking outdoor entertainment and community engagement.