With a grand vision, dogged persistence and grit, volunteer groups and nonprofits are working to fill in the remaining gaps of the 270-mile Erie to Pittsburgh Trail — and hoping to bring it near completion in five years.
With 50-plus miles of hiking and multi-use trails, Cook Forest State Park is a dream for fit backpackers and casual walkers alike. Some hikes are easy, but most would be rated as moderately strenuous with frequent elevation dips and rocky footing.