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HIKING: 13.5 miles The trails of Greenwood Furnace explore historic places, pass through diverse habitats like forest and ridgetop, and connect to trails in the surrounding state forest. Please refer to the Rothrock State Forest Public Use Map for all trails that are on state forest lands. TRAIL BLAZES: • Yellow and orange blazed trails are for hiking only. • Blue-blazed trails are also recommended for cross-country skiing, snow permitting. • Red-blazed trails are multi-use and may also be open to mountain biking, snowmobiling, and/or horseback riding. • Orange diamonds designate snowmobile routes. Brush Ridge Trail: 2.75 miles, red blazes, more difficult hiking This trail begins along Broad Mountain Road (in conjunction with Dogtown Trail) or from the connector trail from Chestnut Spring Trail. The trail provides a ridgetop perspective of the surrounding forest. Hikers can use Dixon Trail and Tramway Trail to form a loop, which returns to the park. Chestnut Spring Trail: 0.5 mile, yellow blazes, more difficult hiking Beginning near Pavilion 1 (Founders), the trail follows a small stream that ambles among large rocks and fern-lined banks to its source at a springhouse. The trail crosses Broad Mountain Road and winds back down the hill passing a charcoal hearth. To return to the pavilion, follow Broad Mountain Road to the first park road. Dogtown Trail: 1 mile, red blazes, easiest hiking Beginning at the parking lot on the west end of the campground, the trail enters the forest, descends to and crosses a creek, intersects with Tramway Trail, and then crosses PA 305. On the mountainside, the trail parallels PA 305 east, crosses Viantown Trail, then climbs Brush Ridge to join Brush Ridge Trail to a connector trail to Chestnut Spring Trail and finally ends on Broad Mountain Road. Lake View Trail: 0.25 mile, yellow blazes, more difficult hiking This short trail is a nice walk around the lake with some great photo opportunities. 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Lewistown & Petersburg Turnpike (Modern PA 305) Old R a g H o ll o w R o a d (M odern Broad M o u n tai n R o a d ) (Modern T urkey Hill Rd.) ( M o d e r n S t a n d i n g Stone T rail) H ISTORIC G REENWOOD F URNACE circa 1885 200 200 400 600 800 FEET 0 50 50 100 150 200 METERS 0 Surviving Structure Visible Remains Documented Site Only Known, but Hidden Feature N S 655 103 655 305 305 144 26 26 45 45 26 322 322 BUS 322 522 22 522 BUS 22 22 322 322 n State College Lewistown Pine Grove Mills Milroy Potters Mills McAlevys Fort Boalsburg Belleville J u n i a t a R i v e r HUNTINGDON MIFFLIN CENTRE GREENWOOD FURNACE Penn- Roosevelt Whipple Dam Ja cks Mtn. Rd. Stone Creek Road B e a r Me a d o w s R d . L a u rel Run Road B r o a d M tn . R d . B o a l G a p R o a d A l a n S e e g e r R o a d Whipple Dam Rd. 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INTERVALS Park Office/Visitor Center Blue Symbols Mean ADA Accessible Contact Station Public Phone Restrooms Shower House/Restrooms Camping Sanitary Dump Station Food Concession Picnicking Picnic Pavilion Amphitheater Stone Valley Vista Playground Swimming Beach Hiking Trail Yellow Paved Trail No Blaze Standing Stone Trail Orange Multi-use Trail: Hiking, Red Mountain Biking Cross-country Skiing Blue Recommended Snowmobiling Orange Diamond TRAIL INFORMATION BLAZE COLOR Joint-Use Road: No Blaze Auto/Snowmobile Horseback Riding Red Historic Places I. Bookkeeper’s House (Private Residence) J. Boarding House Site K. Monsell House Site L. 1867 Methodist Episcopal Church M. 1869 School House Site N. Cemetery, Original Church/School Site O. Traveller’s Inn Site P. Pre-furnace Sawmill Site Q. Upper Furnace Ruins A. Charcoal Demonstration Area B. Brush Ridge Ore Mines C. Greenwood Works Stacks 1 & 2 D. Slag Dump E. Wagon & Blacksmith Shop and Exhibits F. Grist Mill Site G. Meat House— Company Store Site H. Ironmaster’s Mansion— Carriage House N GREENWOOD FURNACE STATE PARK HUNTINGDON COUNTY 400 400 800 1200 FEET 0 100 200 300 METERS 0 100 breast, the trail climbs along the side of Brush Ridge under a closed canopy of trees with openings offering views of the lake. At the upper end of the lake, a flat, gravel walking trail returns to the day use area at the beach. Lorence Trail: 1.2 miles, yellow blazes, more difficult hiking From Monsell Trail, Lorence Trail steadily climbs to intersect Turkey Trail in Rothrock State Forest. Monsell Trail: 1 mile, yellow blazes, more difficult hiking Beginning at the trailhead parking area across PA 305 from the park office, Monsell Trail follows Standing Stone Trail for a short distance. Monsell Trail then climbs the hill past the church, through remnants of an old pine plantation, and past charcoal hearths. The trail returns to the day use area along the campground road and a gravel service road through the day use area, returning to the parking lot. Moore Trail: 0.5 mile, yellow blazes, easiest hiking This loop begins at Pavilion 6 (Hemlock) and meanders up and down the side of a mountain. At the top of the hill, the trail shares the path with Monsell Trail before dropping back to its beginning. Hikers can enjoy a wide variety of trees, ferns, and wildflowers. Standing Stone Trail: 79 miles (1 mile in the park), orange blazes, most difficult hiking This trail offers a challenging experience for seasoned hikers. Part of the Great Eastern Trail system, Standing Stone Trail connects to the Mid State Trail in the north, and in the south connects to Cowans Gap State Park, the Tuscarora Trail, and the Appalachian Trail. The Stone Valley Vista is two miles from the park and many hikers make a five-mile loop. The trail begins at the trail parking area across PA 305 from the park office. Standing Stone Trail climbs steadily for two miles up the spine of Stone Mountain to the Stone Valley Vista. For the 5-mile Stone Valley Vista Loop, hikers continue on Standing Stone Trail to the intersection and take the right turn onto Turkey Trail, which descends switchbacks. Hikers then take the right turn onto Lorence Trail, and then right on Monsell Trail, returning to the trail parking lot. For a steeper climb, start on Monsell Trail and follow the directions in the opposite direction! Tramway Trail: 2.5 miles, blue blazes, easiest hiking This trail follows the old mule-drawn railroad that once hauled iron ore from the ore banks and mines to the furnace. Starting at the campground entrance road near the park cemetery, this trail parallels PA 305. Hikers can return to the park by Tramway Trail or follow Dixon Trail to Brush Ridge Trail to return to the park. Viantown Trail: 2.75 miles, blue blazes, more difficult hiking This trail was an old wagon road that linked Greenwood Furnace to Viantown. The trail begins on the far side of the dam and passes the site of Travellers Inn as it crosses Brush Ridge to Broad Mountain Road. Tell us about your hike at: FRIENDS GROUP The Friends of Greenwood Furnace is a local chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. They advocate for Pennsylvania State Parks and for community involvement. They promote outdoor recreation opportunities, heritage conservation, and environmental quality in our state parks, state forests, and surrounding community. This group helps support Greenwood Furnace, Whipple Dam, and Penn-Roosevelt state parks. For more information, contact the park office or visit http://FriendsOfGreenwoodParks.org. Red-eyed vireo Friends of Greenwood Furnace
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HIKING: 13.5 milesThe trails of Greenwood Furnace explore historic places, pass through diverse habitats like forest and ridgetop, and connect to trails in the surrounding state forest. Please refer to the Rothrock State Forest Public Use Map for all trails that are on state forest lands.
TRAIL BLAZES:• Yellow and orange blazed trails are for
hiking only.• Blue-blazed trails are also recommended
for cross-country skiing, snow permitting.• Red-blazed trails are multi-use and
may also be open to mountain biking, snowmobiling, and/or horseback riding.
• Orange diamonds designate snowmobile routes.
Brush Ridge Trail: 2.75 miles, red blazes, more difficult hikingThis trail begins along Broad Mountain Road (in conjunction with Dogtown Trail) or from the connector trail from Chestnut Spring Trail. The trail provides a ridgetop perspective of the surrounding forest. Hikers can use Dixon Trail and Tramway Trail to form a loop, which returns to the park.
Chestnut Spring Trail: 0.5 mile, yellow blazes, more difficult hikingBeginning near Pavilion 1 (Founders), the trail follows a small stream that ambles among large rocks and fern-lined banks to its source at a springhouse. The trail crosses Broad Mountain Road and winds back down the hill passing a charcoal hearth. To return to the pavilion, follow Broad Mountain Road to the first park road.
Dogtown Trail: 1 mile, red blazes, easiest hikingBeginning at the parking lot on the west end of the campground, the trail enters the forest, descends to and crosses a creek, intersects with Tramway Trail, and then crosses PA 305. On the mountainside, the trail parallels PA 305 east, crosses Viantown Trail, then climbs Brush Ridge to join Brush Ridge Trail to a connector trail to Chestnut Spring Trail and finally ends on Broad Mountain Road.
Lake View Trail: 0.25 mile, yellow blazes, more difficult hikingThis short trail is a nice walk around the lake with some great photo opportunities. Beginning on the west side of the lake dam
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breast, the trail climbs along the side of Brush Ridge under a closed canopy of trees with openings offering views of the lake. At the upper end of the lake, a flat, gravel walking trail returns to the day use area at the beach.
Lorence Trail: 1.2 miles, yellow blazes, more difficult hikingFrom Monsell Trail, Lorence Trail steadily climbs to intersect Turkey Trail in Rothrock State Forest.
Monsell Trail: 1 mile, yellow blazes, more difficult hikingBeginning at the trailhead parking area across PA 305 from the park office, Monsell Trail follows Standing Stone Trail for a short distance. Monsell Trail then climbs the hill past the church, through remnants of an old pine plantation, and past charcoal hearths. The trail returns to the day use area along the campground road and a gravel service road through the day use area, returning to the parking lot.
Moore Trail: 0.5 mile, yellow blazes, easiest hikingThis loop begins at Pavilion 6 (Hemlock) and meanders up and down the side of a mountain.
At the top of the hill, the trail shares the path with Monsell Trail before dropping back to its beginning. Hikers can enjoy a wide variety of trees, ferns, and wildflowers.
Standing Stone Trail: 79 miles (1 mile in the park), orange blazes, most difficult hikingThis trail offers a challenging experience for seasoned hikers. Part of the Great Eastern Trail system, Standing Stone Trail connects to the Mid State Trail in the north, and in the south connects to Cowans Gap State Park, the Tuscarora Trail, and the Appalachian Trail.
The Stone Valley Vista is two miles from the park and many hikers make a five-mile loop. The trail begins at the trail parking area across PA 305 from the park office. Standing Stone Trail climbs steadily for two miles up the spine of Stone Mountain to the Stone Valley Vista. For the 5-mile Stone Valley Vista Loop, hikers continue on Standing Stone Trail to the intersection and take the right turn onto Turkey Trail, which descends switchbacks. Hikers then take the right turn onto Lorence Trail, and then right on Monsell Trail, returning to the trail parking lot.
For a steeper climb, start on Monsell Trail and follow the directions in the opposite direction!
Tramway Trail: 2.5 miles, blue blazes, easiest hikingThis trail follows the old mule-drawn railroad that once hauled iron ore from the ore banks and mines to the furnace. Starting at the campground entrance road near the park cemetery, this trail parallels PA 305. Hikers can return to the park by Tramway Trail or follow Dixon Trail to Brush Ridge Trail to return to the park.
Viantown Trail: 2.75 miles, blue blazes, more difficult hikingThis trail was an old wagon road that linked Greenwood Furnace to Viantown. The trail begins on the far side of the dam and passes the site of Travellers Inn as it crosses Brush Ridge to Broad Mountain Road.
Tell us about your hike at:
FRIENDS GROUP
The Friends of Greenwood Furnace is a local chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. They advocate for Pennsylvania State Parks and for community involvement. They promote outdoor recreation opportunities, heritage conservation, and environmental quality in our state parks, state forests, and surrounding community. This group helps support Greenwood Furnace, Whipple Dam, and Penn-Roosevelt state parks. For more information, contact the park office or visit http://FriendsOfGreenwoodParks.org.
Red-eyed vireo
Friends of Greenwood Furnace
