Butler County Trails

• Butler-Freeport Community Trail

  Butler-Freeport Community Trail Council Website

  A developing 21-mile corridor. Seventeen miles are currently open. Crushed limestone surface for walking, bicycling, hiking, jogging, and cross-country skiing. Trail is handicap-accessible.

• North Country National Scenic Trail

  North Country National Scenic Trail Website

  Built and maintained primarily by volunteers of the North Country Trail Association, its planned route of 4,625 miles will make it the longest of the country's eight National Scenic Trails. The North Country Trail in Pennsylvania runs from the Allegheny National Forest southwest to the border with Ohio. The Butler County section of the trail begins at Pleasant Valley Road and continues through PA State Game Lands 95 to the Old Stone House on PA State Route 8.

• Washington's Trail

  Washington's Trail Website

  A driving route through western Pennsylvania, commemorating young George Washington's first military venture in 1753-1754. Visit the spot where Washington narrowly escaped death at the hands of a hostile Indian.

• Trails in Moraine State Park

  DCNR's Moraine State Park Webpages

  • Hilltop Trail

    Hike a 1.1 mile short loop or a 3-mile long loop. Trail conditions range from flat grassy areas to steeper sections. Trail passes through different stages of forest regeneration, by bluebird boxes and the remains of a spring house.

  • Five Points Trail

    A 1.5 mile trail that meanders through forests and by a small pond.

  • Sunken Garden Trail

    A 1.9 mile or 3 mile loop is offered. Mowed trails include moderate inclines. Views of Lake Arthur and lake edge wetlands. It's a cross-country ski trail in the winter.

  • Pleasant Valley Trail

    A 2.6 mile mowed trail offers an easy hike through the hills and valleys of the South Shore. It's a cross-country ski trail in the winter.

  • Wyggeston Trail

    A 1.5 to 4.5 hike through rough, rocky terrain. Trail leads to undeveloped section of the park and features an old house foundation, stone fences, and a historic oil pump house.

  • Glacier Ridge

    A 14-mile section of the North Country National Scenic Trail. Park has backpacking information available for this trail.

  • Equestrian Trails

    A total of 20 miles of equestrian trails are offered. Riding is limited to desinated trails and roadsides throughout the park.

  • Snowmobiling Trails

    Approximately 20 miles of trails for snowmobiling are available. Rules and regulations are posted on bulletin boards in the park.

  • Bicycling Trails

    A paved 7-mile trail winds near the shoreline in the northwest corner of the park.

  • Mt. Bike Trail

    A 6-mile loop trail for mountain bikes is on the North Shore. Trail is for experienced off-road bikers with proper equipment. Ride at your own risk.

  • Native Plant Butterfly Trail

    The self-guided trail begins at McDanel's Launch. Learn about the area's native plants and butterflies, some that are endangered. Educational kiosks explain sights along the trail.

• Todd Sanctuary

  Audubon Society of Western PA Website

  This 176-acre nature sanctuary has five miles of hiking trails through diverse locations. Features oak-hickory forest, hemlock forest, limestone quarry, pond, meadows and streams. Closed during hunting season.

• Trails at Jennings Environmental Education Center

  Jennings Environmental Education Center Website

  • Blazing Star Trail

    Named for the beautiful wildflower that turns the prarie purple in late July and early August, this self-guided .22-mile trail travels through the middle of the prarie.

  • Prarie Loop Trail

    A short loop trail, .28 mile, accessed from Blazing Star Trail. Recommended for viewing wildflowers in summer and fall and for cross-country skiing in winter.

  • Woodland Trails

    Thirteen trails through 300 acres of varying terrain and diverse habitats. You may see the endangered Massasauga Rattlesnake, a Bog Lemming, a White Crayfish, a Least Weasel, a Red Eft and other wildlife. Designed for foot traffic only. Pets are allowed on a leash. Some trails are appropriate for cross-country skiing.

• Massey Harbison Trail

  An audio-guided driving tour of Massey Harbison's 1780s kidnap and escape from Native Americans. Group tours available for parties of 10 or more (724-352-2960).