OhioPyle is one of my favorite places to hike near Pittsburgh. It is about an hour and a half outside the city (see the map below) and offers tons of fun activities. Not only is there hiking, but biking, rock climbing, swimming, and tons of waterfalls and restaurants to explore. Below are a few photos I took at OhioPyle, that hopefully encourage you to get out and explore there too!
Google maps version of distance from Pittsburgh to OhioPyle.
Ohio Pyle has many bike trails where you’ll find people walking, walking dogs, and biking. Here’s a shot of us on one of the highest bridges riding our bikes.The bike trails are well maintained and easy to navigate.Another shot at cucumber falls from the top of the waterfall.Cucumber Falls features a lot of high rocks to climb up. Since it’s near a waterfall, things can get slippy, so you have to be careful.The view form one of the bridges. you can see the Ohio river far below. Such a beautiful view.Rocks are so cool! Especially ones that are way bigger than you are.
Coopers Rock is another one of my favorite places to hike. It is about an hour and half outside the city (see map below) just over the PA border and into West Virginia.
Here is a google maps shot of the distance from Pittsburgh to Coopers Rock.
Coopers Rock State Forest gets its name from a legend about a fugitive who hid from the law near what is now the overlook. A cooper by trade, he resumed making barrels at his new mountain hideout, selling them to people in nearby communities. He lived and worked in the forest for many years.
Hammocking in Coopers Rock is very common and welcome! A lot of campers simply sleep in their hammocks!Standing at the top of a waterfall, this state park has many unexpected delights.The view from a clear spot in Coopers Rock, where we set up camp and had some lemon water and coffee.A couple enjoying their hike through the forest together.It’t not too often you see rocks this big in the city!The view from the lookout at Coopers Rock. It is safe for anyone to go out onto because of the fences.An up close shot of a hiker with a cool walking stick making the venture out onto some high rocks.
