アレガニー郡のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

At about 3.5 miles along Pete's Cave Trail, you will reach its namesake: Pete's Cave. Although it is not a true cave, it's still a neat area to explore. After climbing some stone steps, you will enter a narrow area with rocks balanced on top of a rock canyon making a "cave." If you wish to explore inside, please be cautious! There are lots of cracks and holes you could fall into or get stuck or hurt.

Pete’s Cave Trail (and/ or North Mountain Trail) is a hidden gem! The trailhead parking area is along a steep gravel road and accommodates about four cars. Once you park, you head just a few yards down the road to pick up the trail. This ridge-line hike along the border of Rockbridge and Allegheny Counties offers abundant, breathtaking views of the surrounding area and of Big and Little House Mountains. Because you are ridge-running, this is a relatively flat trail with lots of trees, ferns, and large rocky outcroppings, where you get those great views. The trail, however, can be a little hard to follow at points due to sparse blazes and occasional overgrowth.

Jackson River Trail is a pleasant multi-use path built along an old railroad, running mostly parallel to Jackson River, and leading to the recreation area at Moomaw Lake. The trail is over 14 miles in length, with plenty of parking lots along it, allowing hikers to choose their starting point.

Lake Moomaw sits along the Jackson River; around the lake there are some recreation areas with diferent campgrounds, swimming beaches, boating ramps, fishing piers and scenic trails. There are two beaches on the lake, Cole Point is one of the beaches and is a good place to have a picnic and enjoy.

Lake Moomaw sits along the Jackson River, around the lake there are some recreation areas with different campgrounds, swimming beaches, boating ramps, fishing piers and scenic trails. Greenwood Campground is a primitive campground around the lake; the access is only by boat or trail with a fee of $8 for those who want to camp and there is no fee for day use.

Tuscarora Overlook Cabin is the perfect destination if you want to go on a scenic hike. A delightful place to relax before starting the descent.

This beautiful trail surrounded by deciduous forest starts not too far from Douthat Lake.

Mountain Top Trail features great vistas of Douthat Lake, challenging climbs and fun descents.