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Greenwood Furnace State Park
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Holly
May 4, 2022
Nice little state park. Old iron ore furnaces and nice lake and picnic areas
Glen And Yvonne
June 22, 2018
Has a small beach with mountain fed water, hiking trails, picnic pavilions, playground....great place to spend time.
Don And Natalie
August 11, 2022
Love everything about this picturesque park. The quiet lake, the spillway, the beautifully wrought stone walls/structures, the hiking trails...
Tara
November 16, 2018
Greenwood Furnace State Park has swimming, hiking, birdwatching, history.
Amy
July 1, 2022
The lake for swimming, hiking paths, the blacksmith shop, the old furnace, fishing. Hikes: Brush Ridge Trail 0.8 mile in the park | More difficult hiking | Connector trail | Red blazes Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none This trail follows the ridgetop, passing a scenic view, and ending at Weiler Road. Hikers can use Dixon Trail and Tramway Trail to form a 3.7-mile loop, which returns to the park. Chestnut Spring Trail 0.7 mile | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | Yellow blazes Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: picnic tables Traveling along a small stream going uphill, this trail then crosses Broad Mountain Road before passing a springhouse and the site of an old school. Dogtown Trail 1.2 miles | Easiest hiking | Out-and-back trail | Red blazes Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms Beginning at the campground, this trail crosses Tramway Trail, PA 305, Viantown Trail, Brush Ridge Trail, and a connector trail to Chestnut Spring Trail, ending at Broad Mountain Road. There are many opportunities for making loops of various distances using other trails and roads. Lakeview Trail 0.3 mile | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | White blazes Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, benches This short trail provides easy access to an ADA fishing pier and wetland plants and animals. The trail continues around Greenwood Lake, becoming more difficult before ending at the historic dam. Lorence Trail 0.5 mile in the park | More difficult hiking | Connector trail | Yellow blazes Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none From Monsell Trail, Lorence Trail steadily climbs 1.1 miles to intersect Turkey Trail in Rothrock State Forest. Monsell Trail 1.0 mile | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | Yellow blazes Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none The trail starts across from the office, passing charcoal hearths, and ending at the campground road near the historic cemetery. Moore Trail 0.8 mile | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | Yellow blazes Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This short loop travels uphill where it shares the path with Monsell Trail for a while before returning back down to its beginning. Spencer Trail 0.04 mile in the park | Easiest hiking | Out-and-back trail | No blazes Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking Trailhead amenities: none This 2.4-mile gravel trail connects with Rag Hollow Road in Rothrock State Forest, sharing a small section with the Standing Stone Trail. Standing Stone Trail 0.4 mile in the park | Most difficult hiking | Point-to-point trail | Orange blazes Recreations permitted: hiking, backpacking Trailhead amenities: none Part of the Great Eastern Trail System, this trail offers a challenging experience for seasoned hikers. Standing Stone Trail traverses approximately 80 miles from its southern terminus at Cowans Gap State Park, through Greenwood Furnace at about mile 73, and ends at its junction with the Mid State Trail just north of Alan Seeger Natural Area in Rothrock State Forest. Tramway Trail 0.8 mile in the park | Easiest hiking | Out-and-back trail | Red blazes Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none Tramway Trail was once a mule-drawn railroad used to haul iron ore to the furnace. This 3.3-mile trail starts near the historic cemetery, passes the site of the old grist mill, and continues into forestry. It can be used to make a loop hike using Dixon and Brush Ridge trails. Viantown Spur 0.04 mile | Easiest hiking | Out-and-back trail | Yellow blazes Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none Viantown Spur connects Viantown Trail with Broad Mountain Road. Viantown Trail 1.0 mile | More difficult hiking | Connector trail | Yellow blazes Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none This old wagon trail connected Greenwood Furnace to Viantown. The start of the trail passes the site of Travelers Inn, then proceeds past Dogtown Trail and Viantown Trail, and ends at Broad Mountain Road.
The lake for swimming, hiking paths, the blacksmith shop, the old furnace, fishing. Hikes: Brush Ridge Trail 0.8 mile in the park | More difficult hiking | Connector trail | Red blazes Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead a…
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15795 Greenwood Rd
Huntingdon, PA