Trails at Jakes Rocks named Pennsylvania’s 2024 Trail of the Year

Erie, PA ( WJET/WFXP ) — A popular Warren County nature trail system is the proud winner of Pennsylvania’s 2024 Trail of the Year award.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced in a release the Trails at Jakes Rocks (TAJR) has been named Pennsylvania’s 2024 Trail of the Year.

TAJR is a 35-mile long stretch in the Allegheny National Forest used for mountain biking, hiking, trail running and cross-country, among other activities.

“People travel from near and far to hike, bike and run these trails, which is a testament to the worthiness of this trail system. We at DCNR are hopeful that this honor helps connect even more people to the recreation opportunities around the trails, in Warren County and in the Allegheny National Forest,” said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn.

The release states the trail serves as an economic driver that brings in over 25,000 visitors and generates around $9 million in tourism spending annually.

“The impact that the Trails at Jakes Rocks has made on Warren Co. has far surpassed our expectations,” said Jim Decker, president and CEO of the Warren Co. Chamber of Business and Industry.

“Locally we have long recognized the unique beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities our region offers and celebrate the catalyst that the Trails at Jakes Rocks has provided to allow us to share these attributes to a much larger audience.”

The Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee designates the Trail of the Year to build support for trails across the state and raise awareness on the Commonwealth’s land and water trail network.

Learn additional details about the trail by clicking here .

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