Hiking at Warriors Path State Park
3 miles of trails
The trails traverse through woods and field areas with the degree of difficulty ranging from easy to moderate.
Please wear fluorescent orange when hiking during hunting seasons.
Warriors Path State Park Trail Map (PDF)
Trail Definitions
Difficulty Ratings
Easiest -- For beginner trail users. Grade is gentle with few obstacles.
More Difficult -- For the majority of trail users. Grade is steeper and trails narrower with embedded rocks or roots on the trail surface.
Most Difficult -- For trail users with advanced skills. Grade is steep and provides a definite physical challenge. Routes may not be well marked. Elevation gain or loss is severe.
Trail Route Type
Loop -- Start and end at the same location and follow a single trail to form a loop.
Out-and-back -- Start and end at a trailhead and follow a single trail to an endpoint or specific point of interest, then return along the same route.
Point-to-point -- Trails are generally longer in distance and parks may often contain only a portion of the trail within their boundary. Hiker starts and ends in different locations, often requiring a shuttle.
Connector -- Begin and end in connection with another trail or trails but do not terminate at a trailhead.
Broad Top Trail Loop
1.0 mile | Easiest hiking | Loop trail | No blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended
Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms
Starting at the trail head near Pavilion #2, the Broad Top trail allows visitors to move through the forest, hopefully spotting some of the local wildlife. This family friendly loop is great for beginners.
Deer Trail Loop
0.85 mile | Easiest hiking | Loop trail | No blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended
Trailhead amenities: picnic tables
Beginning near the Salmon Hole fishing area the Deer Trail wanders through the old Nimchishin farm property before looping back around to Salmon Hole Road.
Island Farm Loop
1.13 miles | Easiest hiking | Loop trail | No blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended
Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, benches
Beginning near Pavilion #1, the Island Farm loop takes hikers through the Nimchishin farm property where remnants are found of the suspension bridge used by the farmer to cross the river. The trail loops around past the monument to Revolutionary War soldier, George (Stahl) Steel.
River Trail Loop
1.53 miles | Easiest hiking | Loop trail | No blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended
Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables, benches
The River Trail follows the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River before looping around past a wooded swamp habitat. This trail is home to a variety of birds of prey and waterfowl.
Warriors Trail Loop
0.72 mile | Easiest hiking | Loop trail | No blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended
Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, benches
Taking off from Pavilion #1, the Warriors Trail provides a wonderful walk through the forest. The loop can be completed alone or combined with the Broad Top Trail for a longer hike.