Cumberland County Biker/Hiker Trail
The Cumberland County Biker/Hiker Trail is a Pennsylvania rail trail at Pine Grove Furnace State Park and is almost entirely on the "Old Railroad Bed Road" between Fuller Lake and Laurel Lake. The trail is a pleasant 2.2 miles within the Pine Grove Furnace State Park located in the Michaux State Forest. The park is home to many species of wildlife and is a common attraction for locals and tourists alike. Walking, hiking, and biking are the opportunities offered by the trail year round. The biker/hiker trail shares roughly half of its trail with the Appalachian Trail and is a very popular route within the State Park.
Cumberland County Biker/Hiker Trail | |
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| Location | Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Gardners, PA |
| Length | 2.2 miles |
| Use | Hiking, walking, biking |
| Difficulty | Easy, level, handicap accessible |
| Surface | Asphalt, cinder, crushed stone |
| Hours | Dawn to dusk, year-around |
| Amenities | Benches, picnic facilities, campgrounds, beaches |
| Bathrooms | Furnace Stack Day Use Area, Fuller Lake Area, Laurel Forge Pond Day Use Area |
| Intersection | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| W terminus @ T339 | 40.0314°N 77.3053°W |
| Mountain Cr br @ Fuller L | 40.0308°N 77.2978°W |
| W end of RR bed | |
| trailhead for Swamp Trail | |
| S end of Ice House Rd | |
| Appalachian Trail branches E | 40.0317°N 77.2903°W |
| E turn from Old RR Bed Rd | (trail exits state park) |
| crossing: Ice Cutters Rd | |
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