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The trail is used to teach users how agencies, sportspersons, and volunteers
cut, plant, and manipulate a forest. Proper forest manipulation improves
habitat for a variety of wildlife species, as well as the types of tree
species that are desirable for certain conditions and for desired results.
The Old Loggers Trail is continually being maintained with several
noticeable improvements planned. They include several timber cuts, bridge
improvements, interpretive stations, resting areas (benches), trail surface
improvements, and tree plantings.
Some of the recently completed improvements include a parking area on the
Susquehannock side of the trail, relocation of the trail around a steep
area, installation of location markers, timber cuts, and placement of two
small foot bridges and signs.
Directions:
Pittsburgh: Route 22 east to Huntingdon, then Rt. 26 South to
Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs (brown park signs) for specific
lake areas.
Philadelphia: PA turnpike to Breezewood (exit 12), Rt. 30 West to
Rt. 26 North to Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs (brown park
signs) for specific lake areas.
State College:
From I-80, Rt. 26 South, through State College, through Huntingdon, to
Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs (brown park signs) for specific
lake areas.
Harrisburg:
Take Rt22/522 West to Huntingdon, Rt. 26 S. to Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake
Access signs (brown park signs) for specific lake areas.
Washington DC:
Rt. 270 North to Frederick, then Rt. 70 West to Breezewood. Rt. 30 West to
Rt. 26 North to Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs (brown) for
specific lake areas.
Baltimore, MD: Rt. 70 West to Breezewood.
Rt. 30 West to Rt. 26 North to Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs
(brown) for specific lake areas.
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