Prince Gallitzin |
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| Address: | 966 Marina Road | |
| City, State Zip: | Patton, PA 16668-6317 | |
| Park Manager: | Dennis Miller | |
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814-674-1000 princegallitzinsp@pa.gov |
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| County: | Cambria |
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ATTENTION CAMPERS: REVISION FROM ADVISORY POSTED 12-13-2013: Campsites 364, 367, 371, 407, 408, 410-417, 419-437, and Deluxe Cottage #5 will be closed from April 12th-May 21st and from September 2nd-October 27th and through the beginning of the 2015 camping season as part of a campsite rehabilitation project. Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., park staff will be working with machinery to complete the rehabilitation. Campers are encouraged to plan their trips accordingly. Once the sites are rehabilitated they will be made available for advanced reservations. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Park Description
At Prince Gallitzin State Park, the forested hills of the Allegheny Plateau cradle sprawling Glendale Lake. Vistas offer scenic views of the 1,635-acre lake with its 26 miles of shoreline, which is a favorite of anglers and boaters. Campers flock to the large campground and also enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities. The varied habitats of the park make it a home for many types of wildlife, and a rest stop in the spring and fall migrations.
Things To Do ( 16 Available)
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Cabins
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Education Programs
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Sight Seeing
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Scenic View
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Fishing
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Cross Country Skiing
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Snowmobiles
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Swimming
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Picnicking
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Hunting
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Boating
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Hiking
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Herman Fields More Difficult 0.73 miles Herman Fields Trail: 0.7 mile, easiest hiking Starting at an old road gate along Beaver Valley Road, this trail climbs the hill to join Rhody Trail and intersects with Westrick Trail along the way. -
Plessinger Trail More Difficult 0.97 miles Plessinger Trail: 1.2 miles, more difficult hiking This trail leads from the Prince Gallitzin Marina entrance road to Muskrat Beach Day Use Area 1 and meets Muskrat Beach Trail. -
To Amphitheater Easiest 0.25 miles Footpath access to Amphitheater from Main Road, Red Oak loop and Campground Office -
Connector Easiest 0.02 miles Connecting Poems trail and Point trails -
Campground Trail Easiest 2.05 miles Campground Trail: 2.2 miles, easiest hiking This trail follows the shoreline and topography around the campground. Five benches along the trail are great for relaxing and viewing wildlife. This trail is popular for mountain biking. -
Lakeshore Trail Easiest 1.05 miles Lakeshore Trail: 0.75 mile, easiest hiking Beginning between cabins 7 and 8, this forested walking trail runs along Glendale Lake and has several scenic views. At Muskrat Beach the trail follows the service road to the group tenting area where it meets Hughes Trail. -
Connector Easiest 0.05 miles Connecting Point and Crooked Run trails -
Foster Run More Difficult 1.63 miles Foster Run Trail: 1.7 miles, more difficult hiking This trail runs from the Bater Patch Trailhead south along a ridge and then down to the lake near Noel Run. This remote area of the park consists of thick brushy woods over rolling hills. During the summer this trail is used primarily for horseback riding, but is also open to hiking, mountain biking and snowmobiling. -
Gates Ridge More Difficult 1.99 miles Gates Trail: 2.2 miles, more difficult hiking Accessed from Swartz Road or from Bollinger Trail near McKees Run Boat Launch, this trail loops around the hill above McKees Run. -
Point Trail More Difficult 2.59 miles Point Trail: 2.8 miles, more difficult hiking This relatively rugged trail with lots of exposed roots and numerous blown down trees begins at the Point Trailhead. The top loop of the trail follows Crooked Run Branch. The bottom loop of the trail follows the shoreline or a hillside. The trees are a mix of hemlock and hardwoods providing a shady walk. -
Glendale Riding Easiest 3.41 miles Glendale Riding Trails: 1.8 miles, more difficult hiking This is a series of interloping trails that is primarily used as a horseback riding area for horseback riding concession. Some trails have heavy humps from many years of equestrian use. During the summer the primary use is horseback riding and other users should be aware and yield to horses. The area consists of rolling terrain through woods with heavy underbrush. -
Footprint Trail More Difficult 0.73 miles Footprint Trail: 0.8 mile, more difficult hiking Follow this loop for a fleeting view of the Wyerough Branch to the lake. Near the midway point, hikers can relax on the bench and scout for herons, osprey and bald eagle. -
Old Glendale Road Easiest 1.87 miles Old Glendale Road Trail: 1.9 miles, easiest hiking This trail leads from the Glendale Dam across the dam and follows the shoreline along the Slate Lick arm of Glendale Lake to the Bater Patch Trailhead. Along the way it connects to Hagaratty Trail. This is a beautiful walk through the woods with great opportunities to see birds and wildlife. -
Rhody More Difficult 1.04 miles Rhody Trail: 1.1 miles, more difficult hiking This trail takes you through Dixon Hollow starting along Swartz Road and ending at Wyerough Finger. Make a loop by taking Herman Fields or Reed trails along the way. -
Noel Run Connector More Difficult 0.73 miles Noel Run Connector Trail: 0.6 mile, more difficult hiking This short connector tail connects Foster Run Trail to the Glendale Riding Trails. During the summer this trail is used primarily for horseback riding, but is also open to hiking and snowmobiling. -
Westrick More Difficult 0.62 miles Westrick Trail: 0.7 mile, more difficult hiking This trail begins near Pavilion 1 at Pickerel Pond, crosses Beaver Valley Road and steadily climbs to Shomo Fields then intersects Herman Fields Trail. -
Hagaratty Trail More Difficult 1.47 miles Hagaratty Trail: 1.5 miles, more difficult hiking Starts near the Glendale Dam from the Old Glendale Road Trail and follows along Snake Ridge before descending to meet Old Glendale Road Trail at the Bater Patch Trailhead. -
Muskrat Beach Easiest 0.29 miles Muskrat Beach Trail: 0.5 mile, easiest hiking This trail links Troxell Point and Plessinger trails to Muskrat Beach. -
Forest Trail Easiest 0.35 miles Forest Trail: 0.4 mile, easiest hiking Watch scampering chipmunks and hear chattering red squirrels while strolling under a canopy of beech, maple and hemlock trees. This short loop is one of the easiest trails in the park. -
Headache Hill Connector Easiest 0.40 miles Headache Hill Connector: 0.35 mile, easiest hiking This trail connects Point trail to Headache Hill observation area. Utilizes part of service Rd. Nice family hike from Campground. -
Crooked Run Trail More Difficult 0.70 miles Crooked Run Trail: 0.7 mile, more difficult - Connecting Deer trail to Point trail. This trail runs on the South side of Crooked Run though heavier wooded areas. -
Troxell Point Trail More Difficult 2.89 miles Troxell Point Trail: 2.8 miles, more difficult hiking This long trail begins at the parking lot along Marina Road near the Pa. Game Commission maintenance building. This trail crosses the length of Haddie Buck Peninsula to Troxell Point. Many trails intersect Troxel Point Trail providing the opportunity for side loops and alternate pathways. -
Poems Trail Easiest 0.51 miles Poems Trail: 0.6 mile, easiest hiking Learn about nature through poetry. Pick up a trail guide at the trailhead and follow this trail and read the poems that correspond with locations along the trail. This is an easy walking trail with many interesting poems about nature. -
Mcdermott Easiest 0.70 miles McDermott Trail: 0.8 mile, easiest hiking This trail leads from a small parking area along Beaver Valley Road to Bosar Point, the peninsula that separates the Killbuck and Mud Lick fingers of Glendale Lake. The point is a great place to view spring waterfowl. -
Deer Trail More Difficult 0.67 miles Deer Trail: 0.7 mile, easiest hiking Follow this trail into State Game Land 108 to discover food plots for wildlife. Lucky hikers can see deer or other animals feeding. This trail intersects with Forest Trail. -
Turkey Ridge Trail More Difficult 0.99 miles Turkey Ridge Trail: 1.2 miles, more difficult hiking This trail intersects Troxel Point Trail twice and passes through Day Use Area 3. Turkey Ridge Trail passes through a variety of habitats, offering the chance to see a wide variety of animal and bird species. The majority of the trail is relatively flat, making it a good family hike. -
Bollinger More Difficult 4.03 miles Bollinger Trail: 4.1 miles, more difficult hiking This trail stretches from Pickerel Pond to Glendale Dam, passing Beaverdam Marina, the soccer field at Beaver Valley and intersecting many trails. Mountain bikers, horseback riders and snowmobilers all use the trail. -
Reed More Difficult 0.59 miles Reed Trail: 0.6 mile, more difficult hiking This short trail connects Westrick Trail to Rhody Trail. -
Hughes More Difficult 0.92 miles Hughes Trail: 0.9 mile, more difficult hiking This trail begins in the group tenting area and joins Troxell Point Trail.
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