Explore 208 miles of snowmobile trails, cross-country ski or snowshoe through Moshannon State Forest, or pack up for a winter trek into the Quehanna backcountry. With miles of forest and trails transformed by fresh snow, winter brings a whole new side of the Pennsylvania Wilds to explore.
Moshannon State Forest offers 56 miles of cross-country ski trails, while Parker Dam State Park maintains groomed trails when conditions allow. Prefer snowshoes? Strap in and explore Parker Dam’s other trails or head deeper into the state forest.
Moshannon State Forest has a 208-mile system of designated roads and groomed snowmobile trails, with convenient access from Parker Dam and S.B. Elliott State Parks. Check the conditions, pick your route and hit the snow.
The 75-mile Quehanna Trail winds through Moshannon and Elk State Forests, with connecting trails that let experienced backpackers build shorter loops or multi-day winter treks through the Pennsylvania Wilds.
Explore Parker Dam and Moshannon State Forest for white-tailed deer, turkey, porcupine, beaver, fox and coyote. Venture toward the Quehanna Wild Area and you may even catch sight of one of Pennsylvania’s wild elk.
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