Places to be Active
Pennsylvania offers a great landscape for outdoor physical activity. Find places throughout the state that you and your family can be active and have fun!
Trails
Explore Pennsylvania’s walking and hiking trails. Whether you are looking for a short trail or long, multi-day options, Pennsylvania has a large variety of trails to choose from. In addition to a Pennsylvania guide, there is a Walking Maps Guide for Adams County residents.
Parks
Explore Pennsylvania’s great outdoors by visiting one of many state parks. From hiking to kayaking, state parks offer a variety of outdoor recreation.
Walking
WalkWorks is a walking program created by the Pennsylvania Department of Health in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health Center for Public Health Practice. This program encourages community-based walking routes and walking groups. Find a walking route near you!
Biking
Biking is a great way to explore the outdoors and is great for the environment and your health! Biking as a mode of transportation can help save money. Pennsylvania offers many bike routes to ride safely and cycle with confidence.
Rock Climbing
Ready for something new? Rock climbing offers many physical and mental benefits including enhanced muscular endurance, improved flexibility and balance, and sharpened mental focus. This unique workout provides a new challenge in a wide range of difficulty, including many beginner-friendly exercises.
Calisthenics Stations
Strength training stations can be found at parks throughout the Commonwealth. These stations are free and require no additional equipment. Strength training builds muscle and endurance, improves flexibility, and may promote stress relief.
Sledding
Sledding is a fun activity for all ages! Perfect for keeping busy during the winter months, sledding provides an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the winter elements. It also improves core stability and improves balance.
Swimming
Splashing around in water is a great way to cool off on a hot day, and swimming laps is great exercise. State park beaches are open and free to the public and are located near you!