Pennsylvania Highlands Trail Network - PA Highlands
Welcome to the Highlands Trail in Pennsylvania
Part of the Four-State Highlands Region
The Highlands Trail connects recreational trails across a variety of landscapes within the Highlands Region of Pennsylvania. Use the Highlands Trail interactive map to learn more about the built (teal blue), in-development (yellow), and planned or conceptual (red) trails in the network. Each trail that comprises the Highlands Trail route, including trail gaps, are also shown on the interactive map. You will find pages dedicated to each trail, with details like mileage, surface type, and the trail owner or manager, as well as photos, documents and links for more information.
The Highlands Trail is being developed by the Appalachian Mountain Club in partnership with the Pennsylvania Highlands Coalition and with the oversight by the Highlands Trail Steering Committee, compromised of non-profit organizations and public land managers and local, county and state representatives.
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Great American Outdoors Act signed into Law
On August 4th, 2020 GAOA was enacted into law! This measure provides full, permanent dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and a $5.9B investment over 5 years to address the maintenance backlog on public lands. Read More
Recorded Webinar: "Discover the Highlands Trail in Pennsylvania"
Watch the webinar from early August 2020 hosted by the PA Highlands Coalition, which featured Appalachian Mountain Club staff Patricia McCloskey and Catherine Poppenwimer. Read More
US House Passes GAOA, and it moves to the President's Desk
On July 22, 2020 the US House of Representatives passed the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) by a wide bi-partisan margin, 301-107! Read More