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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Upper Bucks Rail Trail Opens
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in Richland Township to celebrate the opening of a new section of the Highlands Trail in upper Bucks County. Read More
PA Outdoor Corps in the Highlands
Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps member Kayla Snyder writes about this season’s work in the Highlands at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Read More
AMC and Partners Produce Trail Feasiblity Study
Grant funding from the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape funded a trail feasiblity study in Upper Bucks County. Read More