Local Outdoor Resources
The Cumberland Valley and surrounding areas offer countless opportunities to get outside year-round. Explore the following resources to learn more. Please note that all outdoor activities have a level of risk involved, so please be prepared before you go and take the proper safety precautions during your time outside. We encourage all Dickinsonians who take advantage of these outdoor resources to follow the Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics.
Hiking
Cumberland Valley/Southern Pennsylvania
Northen Pennsylvania
| Great Shamokin Path |
| Pine Creek Trail |
| Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail |
| Appalachian Trail |
Water Activities
Cumberland Valley
| Location | Actiivities |
| Fuller Lake at Pine grove |
Swiming/Boating/Fishing |
| Laurel Lake at Pine Grove Furnance | Simming/Boating (rentals)/Fishing |
| Opossum Lake | Boating/Fishing |
Biking
Cumberland Valley
| Biking Routes in Cumberland Valley |
| Cumberland Valley Rail Trail |
- PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has a great database of all the state parks including directions, maps, and trail descriptions. Some favorite spots close to campus include King's Gap, Pole Steeple, and Michaux State Forest. You will find great hiking, camping, and cross country skiing opportunities here.
- The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) produces great hiking maps for the Mid-Atlantic region and owns a series of rustic cabins that can be rented by PATC members. The cabins are great for retreats or as a base camp for climbing or skiing.
- Found it. Cumberland Valley, PA has a great database for all things outdoors and includes an interactive maps. The database includes everything from town parks to rock climbing locations.
- The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, which has an office in Boiling Springs, is a great resource for information about hiking on the AT. Check out their interactive map which includes parking, shelters, and vistas. Some favorite places to jump on the Appalachian Trail include Whiskey Spring and Michaux State Forest.
- Get Outdoors PA provides another database to search for both trails and events happening in outdoor spaces. You can sort by events, activities, and places.
- If you would like additional information on camping check-out this "101 Tips and Resources for Camping" at https://www.ravereviews.org/gear/camping-101-best-tips-and-resources/