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Michaux State Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 222 Google reviews · Running trail in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Michaux State Forest's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park with trails for biking and 4-wheeling, also featuring lakes, forests and camping.
What runners say about Michaux State Forest
“There is something for everyone with beautiful scenery, miles of roads to drive, and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.”
“Be smart so we can all enjoy this beautiful forest- trails clearly marked obviously well trafficked trail sideg”
“Beautiful, scenic, and quiet forest.”
Michaux is huge but I couldn’t find a specific location to review for long pine. We typically enjoy this body of water and hiking area but very much during the week and not on weekends when it is very much mobbed.
The mountains in Michaux aren't the highest in the state, but the year-round green makes this forest unique. There are tons of trails with excellent views in a highland landscape that can't be found nearby.
A decent amount of gravel and dirt roads to explore on 4 wheels or 2. To many yellow gates, some opened some not. but worth the drive. Some good views when the leaves are down. Oh and rattle snakes too.
Some of the most amazing and beautiful wilderness I’ve seen before. The trees are healthy and bright with green! Fuller lake and laurel lake were full of visitors. Trails are super friendly and well marked. The PA DCNR staff at the visitor center was more than helpful and nice. Gave me maps to get my journey started.
Trail conditions & character
“There is something for everyone with beautiful scenery, miles of roads to drive, and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.”
Plan your run at Michaux State Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitedcnr.pa.gov
- Phone(717) 352-2211
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–4:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–4:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–4:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–4:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–4:15 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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