Hiking

The new Huntingdon and Broad Top Rail Trail, which reuses a former railroad right-of-way to provide public recreational along the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River, is now complete! The H&BT Rail Trail is open to hikers and bikers with 10.6 miles of trail open between Riddlesburg at the north end and Tatesville at the south.

Trailhead Locations:

Riddlesburg Park Trailhead

Hopewell Trailhead

Cooper Park Trailhead

Cypher Bridge Trailhead

Tatesville Trailhead

The highest knob, the sharpest ridgelines, and some of the most dramatic views on Mid State Trail await intrepid hikers in the Everett Region. Everett Region starts at a connection with trails of Green Ridge State Forest at the Maryland line, climbs the highest and wildest sections of Tussey Ridge, and ends at US 22 near Water Street.

Area: Mid-State
Distance: 323 Miles
Difficulty: Difficult
Loops? No

Other Hiking & Biking Options

More trails than you can walk in one visit!
If you are planning a trip to Bedford County, give us a call today for your free copy of the Hiking Bedford County brochure.


The new Huntingdon and Broad Top Rail Trail, which reuses a former railroad right-of-way to provide public recreational access along the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River, is now open. The H&BT Rail Trail is open to hikers and bikers with 10 miles of trail open between Riddlesburg and Tatesville.

Trailhead Locations:

Riddlesburg Park Trailhead Hopewell Trailhead

Cooper Park Trailhead Cypher Bridge Trailhead

Tatesville Trailhead


 

You can also walk on a former 10 mile section of the PA Turnpike complete with two tunnels. The Pike to Bike trail can be accessed from a pull-off just east of Breezewood at Rt. 30 and Tannery Road. Headlights are a must. Ride at your own risk. Map


For a safe and easy route between the town of Bedford and the Bedford Springs Hotel, we recommend the Bedford Heritage Trail. To access this trail, head south on Richard Street in Bedford to the end of the sidewalk. The newly completed Heritage Trail picks up there and continues about 2 miles south to the Bedford Springs Hotel.