HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Shapiro administration announced this week the release of Pennsylvania’s first comprehensive digital trail database, mapping more than 1,750 miles of trails across 119 state parks .

The database — developed by the Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — provides the most detailed trail information ever compiled for the state’s parks and is now available through DCNR’s Open Data Portal and interactive maps , the agency said.

Officials said the database is designed to support hikers, land managers, researchers, mobile app developers and emergency responders.

"This new trail data resource marks a major advancement in our geospatial resources," State Parks Director John Hallas said. "Each segment now includes more than 30 detailed attributes that

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