McConnells Mill State Park
McConnells Mill State Park
Location:40 miles north of Pittsburgh, via I-79, in the central western portion of the state.
Facilities:Picnic areas, hiking trails (11 miles), historical center, playfield, playground, scenic vistas.
Activities:Whitewater boating (rafting, canoeing, and kayaking), fishing, hiking, hunting, rock climbing and rappelling, nature programs, guided tours of the restored gristmill.
Special Features:Park features Slippery Rock Creek, a steep-sided gorge, and class II to IV river (depending on water level), Trail of Geology, and the Slippery Rock Gorge, designated a National Natural Landmark.
Address:RR 2, Box 16
Portersville, PA 16051
Phone:724-368-8091
Web: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/mcconnellsmill.aspx
Size: 2,546 acres.
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