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Allegheny College students from Outing Club whitewater rafting in gear

Outing Club

The Allegheny Outing Club is run by students, for students. The whole idea of the club is for students with outdoor skills and experience to share their knowledge and love of nature with others, giving their peers a chance to get out into the wild and out of their comfort zones. We also aim to get students off campus in general, exposing them to new adventures. We promise to provide a safe, healthy, friendly, and exciting experience for you every time you come aboard. We look forward to getting outside with you!

students walking in the woods during a recreation trip

Recreation and Fitness

Allegheny staff members organize outings for anyone to enjoy. These accessible, local events have included hiking, ice skating, kayaking, badmitton, pickleball, and more. In addition, fitness offerings include interval training, strength training, yoga, and spin classes.

Hikes and Trails

Erie National Wildlife Refuge

Trail Name Distance from Allegheny Trail Length Trail Surface
Beaver Run Trail, Erie National Wildlife Refuge 12 miles (20 minutes) 1 mile Natural
Deer Run Trail, Erie National Wildlife Refuge 11 miles (17 minutes) 3 miles Gravel, Natural
Muddy Creek Holly Trail 16 miles (20-25 minutes) 1.5 miles Boarded walkway
Trolley Line Trailhead 15 miles (20 minutes) 3.6 miles Natural
Tsuga Nature Trailhead 11 miles (15-20 minutes) 1.65 miles Woodchip, Natural

Ernst Trails

Trail Name Distance from Allegheny Trail Length Trail Surface
Ernst Bike Trail Bean’s Trailhead 2.5 miles (10 minutes) 7 miles Paved, Gravel, Wooden Bridge
Ernst Bike Trail Krider Trailhead 4.5 miles (10-15 minutes) 7 miles Paved, Gravel, Wooden Bridge
Ernst Trail Mercer Pike Trailhead 5.4 miles (10 minutes) 7 miles Paved, Gravel, Wooden Bridge
Ernst Trail Bailey Trailhead 6.7 miles (15 minutes) 7 miles Paved, Gravel, Wooden Bridge
Ernst Trail McMichael Rd/ Brown Hill Rd Trailhead 9.2 miles (17 minutes) 7 miles Paved, Gravel, Wooden Bridge
Ernst Trail Conneaut Cellars Winery Trailhead 10 miles (17 minutes) 7 miles Paved, Gravel, Wooden Bridge
Shyrock Bailey Connector 2.1 miles (7 minutes) 7 miles Paved, Gravel, Wooden Bridge

Greendale

Trail Name Distance from Allegheny Trail Length Trail Surface
Greendale Cemetery Trailhead 1 2 miles (5 minutes) 2 miles Natural
Greendale Cemetery Trailhead 2 2 miles (5 minutes) 2 miles Natural
Greendale Cemetery Trailhead 3 2 miles (5 minutes) 2 miles Natural
Dr. David B. Shryock Memorial Hiking Trail 1.4 miles (4 minutes) 2 miles Natural

Woodcock Lake Park

Trail Name Distance from Allegheny Trail Length Trail Surface
Bossard Nature Area 5 miles (10 minutes) 0.80 miles Paved, Natural
Woodcock Boat Ramp Connector Trailhead 1 -> Campground Trail Trailhead 1 6 miles (15 minutes) 0.60 miles Natural
Woodcock Boat Ramp Connector Trailhead 2 -> Campground Trail Trailhead 2 6 miles (15 minutes) 0.60 miles Natural
Woodcock Creek/Dam Trailhead 5 miles (10 minutes) 2.5 miles Paved, Natural
Woodcock Wildflower Trailhead 5.5 miles (10-15 minutes) 1.5 miles Natural

Pymatuning State Park

Trail Name Distance from Allegheny Trail Length Trail Surface
Tamarack Trail 26 miles (40 minutes) 1.2 miles Natural
Ackerman Trail 21 miles (30 minutes) 1.9 miles Natural, Gravel
Log Cabin Trail 22 miles (30-35 minutes) 1.3 miles Natural
Classroom Trail 26 miles (35-40 minutes) 0.25 mile Natural
Snowmobile Trail 21 miles (33 minutes) 9.75 miles Natural, Gravel
Sugar Run Trail 22 miles (36 minutes) 1 mile Natural, Gravel
Spillway Trail 18 miles (28 minutes) 3.25 miles Paved, Natural

Goddard State Park

Trail Name Distance from Allegheny Trail Length Trail Surface
Falling Run Nature Trail 0.7 miles Natural
Goddard McKeever Hiking Trail 2.84 miles Natural
John C. Oliver Multi-Purpose Loop Trail 12 miles Paved

Other Locations

Trail Name Distance from Allegheny Trail Length Trail Surface
Bousson Forest 8 miles (15 minutes) Natural
Robertson Athletic Complex 1 miles (<5 minutes) 2 miles Natural
Cora Clark Park 1.5 miles (5-10 minutes) 1 mile Natural
Eldred Glenn Walking Trails 2 miles (10 minutes) 0.65 miles with a mile of offshoots Natural, Bridges
Helen B Katz Nature Area Trail 4.5 miles (10 minutes) 1 mile Natural, Gravel
Lincoln Avenue Sports Complex Trailhead 1 mile (5 minutes) 1.5 miles Natural
Presque Isle State Park 41 miles (45 minutes) .2 – 13.5 miles Natural, paved
Smocks Riverwalk Trailhead 1 mile (5 minutes) 0.25 miles Natural
Roche Park 5 miles (12 minutes)
Lew’s Land Nature Preserve & Walking Trail 6 miles (11 minutes)