Located on the outskirts of historic Millersburg, the Ned Smith Center Lands and Trails encompass more than 500 acres of forest and meadow that stretch from the scenic Wiconisco Creek to the top of Berry’s Mountain. The land includes a mature hardwood forest alive with deer, bear, wild turkey, grouse, fox, along with hundreds of species of songbirds, insects and reptiles.
- All trails are free to use and open dawn to dusk year-round.
- Horseback riding is allowed on the Rail Trail and Berry's Mountain Trail. Parking can be located on the trail map.
- Mountain biking is NOT ALLOWED on most trails. Bikes are allowed on the Rail Trail and Berry's Mountain Trail. The NSC's trails are not designed for mountain biking and are extremely susceptible to erosion, an issue which can be worsened by mountain bike traffic.
- Hunting is allowed South of the Rail Trail to the top of Berry Mountain during hunting seasons designated by the PA Game Commission. All state hunting laws must be followed.
- Modification of current trails, addition of new trails, or destruction of trails or property is prohibited and illegal on public property. The NSC's trail system was designed and mapped intentionally. While we must always be open to changes to this system as the trails are used and experience natural damage, please do not add to this issue by marking new trails or adding barriers along existing trails.
- No motorized vehicles on property. Dirt bikes and ATVs can create substantial damage on trails, as well as be dangerous to use on walking trails for both hikers and wildlife. No trails are designated for use by motorized vehicles.
To report trail issues, damage, or misuse, please contact the Center at 717-692-3699 or
info@nedsmithcenter.org. Photos of damage or specific description of location are appreciated to help us easily find the given area.
Public hunting has been allowed on the Center’s lands since the lands were acquired in 1993. The Ned Smith Center has a long-established cooperative agreement with the Pennsylvania Game Commission for hunting on private lands. Public hunting is ONLY permitted on the Ned Smith Center lands in the areas south of the Rail Trail to the top of Berry’s Mountain. Public hunting is NOT PERMITTED on Ned Smith Center lands from the Rail Trail north to Route 209. This is due to the high volume of non-hunting hikers, anglers, and the general public that visit the Center and enjoy its lands.
Additionally, because hunting is permitted on certain areas of the Center’s lands, the Center strongly encourages everyone using the trails during all hunting seasons to wear orange. Orange vests are available for loan from the gift shop during open hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. If a hunter is unsure of the areas where hunting is permitted, it is the hunter’s responsibility to contact the Center for clarification.
Any questions regarding use of the lands should be directed to the Ned Smith Center at 717-692-3699.
The Center offers a portion of its lands as a public hunting area to support responsible hunting, and as a celebration of America’s outdoor heritage; and appreciates the public’s cooperation.
For more information and a detailed trail map, click below!