TRAILS OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Surrounding Lake Wilhelm, this 2,856-acre State Park features multiple opportunities for outdoor recreation like hiking, biking, fishing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.
John C. Oliver Multi-Purpose Trail (also called Wilhelm Trail)
Length: 12 miles
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 20 miles
Type: Loop
Allowed Usage: Walking, Running, Bicycling, Fishing, Wheelchair Accessible, Snowmobiling, Cross Country Skiing
Trail Surface: Paved
This multipurpose loop trail, surrounds Lake Wilhelm, taking you through the wooded area surrounding the water. There are some major changes in gradient, especially on the north shore, that can be difficult for bikers. The entire loop is open to both bikers and hikers. There is a section on the north shore area open for snowmobiling and a section on the south shore area open to cross country skiers.
Sources/ Learn more at:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/pennsylvania/goddard-state-park
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/mauricekgoddard/#hiking
https://www.traillink.com/trail/john-c-oliver-multi-purpose-loop-trail/
Falling Run Nature Trail
Length: 0.7 miles
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 20 miles
Type: Loop
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
With steep elevation changes, up to a 90 foot drop in elevation in about 1,000 feet, the trail drops into the Falling Run Ravine where you will find a small waterfall. Other remnants of spring houses are to be found along the loop as well.
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/mauricekgoddard/#hiking
Goddard McKeever Hiking Trail
Length: 1.25 miles (only 0.75-miles in park)
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 20 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Marked by yellow blazes, this short hike leads from the McKeever Environmental Learning Center to the Maurice K Goddard State Park area. The trail splits a little while after crossing the paved road; they lead to the same place. Go straight, a short and steep hike awaits, but if you turn left, you will be welcomed by less of a gradient and views of the lake.
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/mauricekgoddard/#hiking