Outdoors · Fort Loudon
Public park · seasonal servicesCowans Gap State Park
A 1,085-acre state park centered on a 42-acre lake, with hiking, picnicking, camping, cabins and seasonal water recreation.
6235 Aughwick Road, Fort Loudon, PA 17224THINGS TO DO
Go outside. Take the long way.
Start with public landscapes, long-distance trails, local history and road-trip stops—places that reward a slower look at Fulton County.
PLAN A DAY
Reliable starting points, not filler.
This first guide favors established public places and responsible sources. It does not include abandoned structures, uncertain access points or private property presented as an attraction.
Before you leave: check the linked source for closures, conditions, fees, seasonal services and access rules.
PLACES TO BEGIN
Choose your kind of day
12 verified places
Outdoors · Countywide
Public land · conditions varyBuchanan State Forest
Public forestland spanning ridges and valleys across the region. Use DCNR maps and alerts before choosing a trail, road or dispersed-recreation area.
Fulton County, PAOutdoors · McConnellsburg
Public lake · check conditionsMeadow Grounds Lake
A public lake within State Game Lands 53 used for fishing and paddling. Check Fish and Boat Commission rules, weather and road conditions before visiting.
Meadow Grounds Road, McConnellsburg, PA 17233Outdoors · Waterfall
Undeveloped trail · dawn to duskTOPP Trail on the Old PA Pike
An 8.5-mile multi-use segment of the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike with two unlit tunnels. The trail has uneven surfaces, no amenities and limited cell service; adequate lighting is required inside the tunnels.
Pump Station Road, Fulton County, PAOutdoors · Cowans Gap
Long-distance foot trail · plan aheadStanding Stone Trail
The southern end of this roughly 85-mile footpath begins at Cowans Gap and links the Tuscarora and Mid State trails across rugged public lands.
Cowans Gap State Park, 6235 Aughwick Road, Fort Loudon, PA 17224Outdoors · Eastern Fulton
Long-distance foot trail · plan aheadTuscarora Trail
A blue-blazed long-distance trail crossing Cowans Gap and state forest land east of McConnellsburg, with ridge walking and panoramic views. Use official maps rather than informal shortcuts.
Cowans Gap State Park and Buchanan State Forest, Fulton County, PAHistory · McConnellsburg
Public streets · private buildingsMcConnellsburg Historic District
A walkable historic center with architecture dating from the county's early settlement through the early twentieth century. Many buildings are private property, so explore from public sidewalks.
Lincoln Way, McConnellsburg, PA 17233History · McConnellsburg
Limited announced openingsFulton House
A restored late-eighteenth-century tavern associated with the Fulton County Historical Society. Museum access is limited to announced openings and special occasions.
112–116 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg, PA 17233History · Burnt Cabins
Operating property · no physical mill toursBurnt Cabins Grist Mill & Campground
A historic working grist mill with an independently operated family campground and mill products. The operator currently states that physical mill tours are not available.
582 Grist Mill Road, Burnt Cabins, PA 17215History · Waterfall
Public forest trail · self-guidedSideling Hill History Trail
A two-mile loop through the former CCC and POW camp area, with remnants of the South Penn Railroad project and access to a mortarless stone aqueduct.
Oregon Road, Waterfall, PA 16689Scenic drive · Route 30
Public route · designated stopsLincoln Highway through Fulton County
A ridge-and-valley drive along one of America's best-known historic routes. Plan fuel and stops before leaving town, and use designated pull-offs only.
U.S. Route 30, Fulton County, PARoad trip stop · Waterfall
24-hour plaza · vendor hours varySideling Hill Trailhead & Service Plaza
A Turnpike service plaza with food, fuel, traveler amenities, a seasonal farmers market and community access to its trailhead from North Hess Road.
3744 North Hess Road, Waterfall, PA 16689Guide reviewed October 9, 2026. Inclusion means the place and public-facing purpose could be supported—not that every activity, trail segment or facility is available every day. Follow posted signs and current operator guidance.
Suggest a correctionEVENTS ARE DATE-SENSITIVE
The calendar needs current information.
Rather than publish old flyers or recurring events without confirmation, Fulton County Life will add dated listings only when the organizer, venue or an accountable public source supports the details.
HOSTING SOMETHING?
Send the complete event listing.
Include the event name, date, start and end times, exact location, admission cost, organizer, public contact information and an official page or flyer.
Submit an eventStay on permitted roads and trails, pack out what you bring, use designated parking, and do not treat private land or abandoned structures as public attractions.