Tharp Knob also has a scenic overlook that provides a panoramic view of the lower gorge and surrounding area. A separate mountain bike trail is available. The trail features scenic views of the river, cascading feeder streams and a maturing deciduous forest. It is also an excellent area to see many species of wildlife that frequent the park. This trail is suitable for all ages, and also the handicapped.
Rental bicycles are available.
The trail is excellent for hiking, jogging and cross-country skiing and can be used to combine a bike ride or hike with some excellent wilderness type trout fishing or hunting. In addition to having the southern terminus of the 70 mile Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, the park also has more than 41 miles of day hiking trails. The trails feature impressive rock faces, panoramic views, cascading streams, as well as a diverse sampling of plants and animals native to the area. The area includes washhouses with hot showers, flush toilets, a dumping station for recreational vehicles, a contact station to secure permits and park information, four children's play areas, as well as tent, group tent camping, trailer, and walk-in campsites. Each site is equipped with a firering and picnic table.