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1 month ago | pittsburghquarterly.com | Thomas Saunders |Daryln Brewer Hoffstot |Doug Heuck |Joe Grant

A beautiful place to hike and explore in northwest Pennsylvania is Dutch Hill Forest, along the Clarion River in Heath Township, Jefferson County. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has protected more than 32,000 acres along the Clarion River, which was highly polluted decades ago but is now largely restored and a federally designated Wild and Scenic River.

Jan 22, 2025 | pittsburghquarterly.com | Thomas Saunders |Daryln Brewer Hoffstot |Doug Heuck |Joe Grant

Home › Article › Explore a Winter Hike on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail One of our region’s great hikes is the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. It runs from the town of Ohiopyle on its southern end 70 miles northward to a vista above the Conemaugh River at its northern terminus. Used by through- and day-hikers and runners, it’s one of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful trails.