North Country Trail Association

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania hosts nearly 300 miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail.

What to expect

Rocky ridges, winding ravines, hemlocks, rhododendrons, mountain laurel, rock cities, and old-growth forests. Cross a variety of notable land units and features, including McConnells Mill, Moraine, and Cook Forest State Parks, Slippery Rock Gorge, the Allegheny and Clarion Rivers, and the Allegheny National Forest. Overnight camping is prohibited on state game lands.

Points of contact

Across the state, the trail is cared for predominantly by volunteer Chapters of the North Country Trail Association (NCTA). See the Chapters page for contact information. There are also multiple NCTA Trail Towns in Pennsylvania, welcoming trail users and offering them a variety of resources.

The North Country Trail Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The tax identification number is 38-2423480. View the state disclosure statement at northcountrytrail.org/transparency.