While just barely touching Bedford County, Gallitzin State Forrest offers the Babcock Snowmobile Trail with easy access from RT 56, slightly across the County line in Somerset Co.
While just barely touching Bedford County, Gallitzin State Forrest offers the Babcock Snowmobile Trail with easy access from RT 56, slightly across the County line in Somerset Co.
This is our “Big Mountain” park. This year-round wilderness adventure consists of over 5,600 acres of woodland. An extensive hiking trail system offers 17 miles of trails through changing timber types, across cool streams and occasionally passing by pioneer homesteads that are slowly yielding to the forces of nature.
This is a 17 miles summer trail system with varying degrees of difficulty. Along the way you will find Blankley Picnic area as well as a great vista near Shaffer Mountain Rd
Shawnee is our “Lake Park”. Located along Route 30 near Schellsburg, Shawnee consists of 3,983 acres with a 451 acre lake. Picnic tables and fire rings are available. Non-powered and electric boats are permitted with a permit or registration. Rentals available. A 12 mile hiking / biking system is also suitable for cross country skiing.
Bedford County is in South Central PA along the PA Turnpike, Route 30 (Lincoln Highway), I-99 and I70.
