TRAILS OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Presque Isle is a National Natural Landmark that is comprised of 3,200 acres of sandy peninsula. It is the home of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, the Presque Isle Lighthouse, many species of birds and plants, and boasts a multitude of recreational activities like swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, bicycling, and more.
Check out this awesome interactive trail map from Presque Isle's Things To Do Webpage.
The trail photos below are all taken from this map!
Karl Boyes Multi-Purpose Trail
Length: 13.4 mile loop
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Loop
Allowed Usage: Biking, Inline Skating, Walking, Running, Wheelchair Accessible, Cross Country Skiing
Trail Surface: Paved
This 13.4 Multipurpose trail provides a looped view around almost the entirety of Presque Isle State Park. The eastern end of the peninsula provides a road to the North Pier and a white and black striped lighthouse. The Presque Isle Lighthouse is located on the northwestern side of the peninsula. There is something for everyone at Presque Isle; the outdoors, history, many forms of recreations (Young, J., 2001).
Sources / Learn more at: https://www.traillink.com/trail/karl-boyes-multi-purpose-trail/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/pennsylvania/presque-isle-trail
Young, J. (2001). Hike Pennsylvania: An Atlas of Pennsylvania's Greatest Hiking Adventures.
Charlottesville, VA: Beachway Press Publishing, Inc.
A Trail
Length: 0.2 miles
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
This connector trail joins the Pine Tree Picnic area and Dead Pond Trail. There is a vernal pond located on the trail, or a temporary pond that only lasts within the spring time, thus water logging the area.
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
B Trail
Length: 0.25 miles
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
This connector trails joins the Pine Tree Road to Dead Pond Trail. You will encounter a grouping of pine trees on this short 0.25 mile hike.
Source/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
Canoe Portage Trail
Length: 0.25 miles
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
The Canoe Portage Trail walks you through sand dunes and forest to get from Pettinato Beach to Marina Lake.
Sources /Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
Dead Pond Trail
Length: 2 miles
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
On this 2 mile jaunt, you’ll pass through sand dunes and forests.
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
Duck Pond Trail
Length: 0.5 miles
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
This connector trails joins the Duck Pond, the Canoe Portage Trail and the Old Gas Well Trail.
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
Fox Trail
Length: 0.5 miles
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking, Cross Country Skiing
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
Maintained for Cross Country Skiing in the winter, this short 0.5 mile trail travels through forests and swamps.
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
Graveyard Pond Trail
Length: 0.75 miles
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
Along the waters of Graveyard Pond, there are two boat landings along the trail.
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
Gull Point Trail
Length: 1.5 miles
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
Located in the Gull Point Natural Area (GPNA), the ecosystem of the area is always changing. The trail conditions can change daily, so be sure to check in at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center before heading out to this one.
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
http://www.presqueisle.org/things-to-do/trails/
Long Pond Trail
Length: 1 mile
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
Running along the shore of Long Pond, there are fishing spots and a boat landing along this scenic trail.
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
http://www.presqueisle.org/things-to-do/trails/
Marsh Trail
Length: 0.25 mile
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
The trail brings you to Cranberry Pond, formed as a pond by water bring unmoved between ridges.
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
North Pier Trail
Length: 0.7 mile
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
This almost mile long walk along the North Pier features a WWII firing range.
Sources /Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
Old Gas Well Trail
Length: 0.5 mile
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
Following a ridge along Beach 7 and the Marine, you walk past the gas well that is used for the production of gas for the Isle.
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
Pine Tree Trail
Length: 0.7 mile
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
Find the remnants of Dr. O.E. Jennings’s old plant succession biology field lab while walking along the sand and trees.
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
Ridge Trail
Length: 0.5 mile
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Natural Earth
Want to see where a ridge was a beach dune over 300 years ago? This is your spot!
Sources /Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking
Sidewalk Trail
Length: 1.25 miles
Approximate mileage from Allegheny College: 40 miles
Type: Out and back
Allowed Usage: Walking
Trail Surface: Concrete
What was once constructed as a wooden boardwalk by the U.S. Lighthouse Service to and from the Presque Isle Lighthouse is now a 1.25 mile concrete sidewalk trail for your enjoyment!
Sources/ Learn more at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/presqueisle/#hiking