Every so often, your travel takes you somewhere that reignites your soul, reminding you that life is beautiful, that nature heals, and that moments together are priceless.
Here in the Raystown Lake Region of Pennsylvania, you’ll breathe fresh, pine-infused air, stroll through breathtaking forest scenery, and enjoy 118 miles of unspoiled lake shoreline. Bring your boots, kayak, fishing pole and mountain bike to “activate” your time in Huntingdon County — or just relax by a fire and gaze at the stars. There’s no shortage of spots to recharge.
The Raystown Lake Region boasts the largest lake fully within Pennsylvania – 8,300 acres spanning 32 miles and 2 counties. We still hold the state record for largest striped bass, a 53 lb. 12 oz. whopper caught at Raystown Lake!
Hop on your mountain bike at Raystown and enjoy the thrill of the internationally acclaimed Allegrippis Trail System, with 32 miles of single-track trails built by the International Mountain Bicycling Association. The trails offer second-to-none scenery, challenging terrain, and a place for both beginner and advanced riders.
The Raystown Lake Region also offers an unparalleled immersion into America’s rich industrial history. The East Broad Top Railroad – the only surviving 3-gauge carrier railroad east of the Rockies – was recently voted #3 Best Scenic Train Ride by USA Today. Its story includes numerous historic and scenic sites here like the iconic Thousand Steps Trail, part of Pennsylvania 2016 Trail of the Year – The Standing Stone Trail.
Learn about America’s age of iron and steel here while paddling the deepest gorge in Pennsylvania at Jack’s Narrows and experiencing Mount Union, a quaint town which held the title of “Silica Brick Capital of the World” for more than 100 years.
Enjoy a stroll through fascinating museums like Isett Heritage Museum, Broad Top Area Coal Miners Museum, and America’s Oldest Automobile Museum – The Swigart Museum.
Whichever path you choose to forge in the Raystown Lake Region, you’ll come away with unforgettable moments and a deep desire to return for more.