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OTHER PARKS TRAILS &
NATURAL AREAS
CONEMAUGH GAP
SCENIC OVERLOOK
The second deepest river gorge (1,560
feet) east of the Mississippi River. The
Conemaugh Gap extends for seven
miles and was cut by the Conemaugh
River channeling through the Laurel
Ridge Mountain. An overlook is
accessible from Rt. 56 just west of
downtown Johnstown.
DUMAN LAKE COUNTY PARK
Located along State Route 271 North
between Belsano and Nicktown, about
20 miles from Johnstown. Pavilions,
horseshoe courts, ball field, volleyball
courts, basketball court, swing sets,
exercise and hiking trail. Weekend
train rides and hay rides during the
summer season. 19-acre stocked lake.
Handicapped accessible fishing pier
and hiking trail. Camping. 2-mile mixed
surface connection from park to the
Ghost Town Trail’s C&I extension.
157 County Park Rd., Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-8390 (reservations/info)
www.cambriacountypa.gov/duman-park.aspx
HONAN AVENUE HIKING
AND BIKING TRAIL
6.6 mile out-and-back trail on an old
roadbed with moderate vehicle traffic,
located near Johnstown. Good for all
skill levels. The trail offers a number of
activity options and is best used from
March until November. Dogs and horses
permitted. The trail starts off the River
Walk trail in Cambria City, Johnstown
then heads north on Honan Ave. View a
huge active beaver dam, small waterfalls
and the stunningly beautiful Hinckston
Falls at the end of the trail.
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LORAIN/STONYCREEK
HIKING TRAILS
Offers 8 hiking trails across 88+ acres
of land just minutes from downtown
Johnstown. One trail leads to waterfalls.
Other available outdoor activities
include geocaching, a land navigation
course, guided waterfall and night hikes.
Trailhead address:
503 Green Valley St., Johnstown, PA 15902
www.lshikingtrails.com/
STACKHOUSE PARK
277-acre nature area with 8.5 miles of
maintained hiking trails. Two covered
pavilions and numerous picnic tables
throughout the park. Activities include
hiking, cross-country skiing, sled riding,
and bird watching. Pets allowed. Open
daily, dawn to dusk. Free admission;
membership encouraged.
998 Luzerne St., Johnstown, PA 15905 | 814-536-1674
SANDYVALE DOG PARK
Sandyvale’s large open expanse of
lawns has historically been used as a
pet recreational facility. In response to
a growing community need, Sandyvale
opened its gates to the area’s first official
dog park. Training seminars, agility
sessions, dog walks, “Yappy Hour” and
other related events are offered during
the summer months.
Sandyvale Memorial Gardens & Conservancy,
80 Hickory St., Johnstown, PA 15902
www.sandyvalememorialgardens.org
BEAVERDALE RESERVOIR TRAIL
This trail snakes around Beaverdale
Reservoir located along Route 869 and is
a beautiful, cool, and long hike near the
small coal town of Beaverdale.
JOHNSTOWN INCLINED
PLANE TRAILS
More than two miles of hiking and
biking trails. www.inclinedplane.org
ADVENTURES ON LAND
