Bellefonte is a great jumping-off point to do some exploring of the State College area.
The Watershed has a number of well-marked trails winding through the mountains south of the city.
Driving towards the park, the trees open up to a sizable lake (currently half-frozen-over) with a parking lot that’s little more than a large shoulder extension off the road.
Across a river, up a steep unpaved road, then through a series of switchbacks lies the trailhead for Angel Falls Trail, which follows a portion of the Loyalsock…
Along a series of three reservoirs in central Pennsylvania is a beautiful, well-maintained hiking trail.
Taken down by a tornado in 2003, the Kinzua Bridge is a fascinating place to visit.
Some portions of the turnpike were widened, but this section was left to nature.