There’s A Hike Near Pittsburgh That Leads You Straight To An Abandoned POW Camp
Hiking provides us with the unique opportunity to connect with nature, but it also promises so much more. After all, we never know what natural wonder or historical artifact we may stumble upon. Fair warning. Today’s hike takes us just under three hours from downtown Pittsburgh. If you’re history buff or love hiking, however, you’ll definitely want to plan a day trip or an overnighter for this unforgettable hike near Pittsburgh that leads straight to an abandoned World War II POW Camp.
Don’t let the drive, at nearly three hours from downtown Pittsburgh, deter you from adding the Camp Michaux Trail, tucked in Pine Grove Furnace State Park, to your outdoor bucket list.
Prisoners of war were interrogated at the 120-acre camp in an attempt to secure information about the Axis’ war plans. Once the interrogations were complete, the prisoners were transferred to other locations throughout the United States.
The camp closed as quietly, as it had opened and operated, at the end of World War II. While the land is owned by the state, the trail is overseen by The Cumberland County Historical Society.
Click here for the official website of Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Address: Pine Grove Furnace, PA 17324, USA
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