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Falls Trail Loop in Ricketts Glen State Park
Benton, Pennsylvania
4.9
6.29 mi
/ 938 ft gain
Ricketts Glen State Park in Pennsylvania sprawls over 13,050 acres in the Luzerne, Sullivan and Columbia counties. The park boasts a lake, 21 named waterfalls, diverse wildlife and old growth timber. There are two Falls Trails alternatives – a long and short loop.
The long loop is 7.2 miles long and begins of Highway 118, below the glens. For the long trail, park at the Evergreen Parking Area....
Hike the Pinnacles and Pulpit Rock
Kempton, Pennsylvania
4.2
9 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
Park in the lot near the Hamburg Reservoir and hike around the barrier and up the gravel road. Shortly on your right the Appalachian Trail branches off the road. Follow the white blazes of the AT for around 2 miles to the Pulpit Rocks, just before the trail passes the Lehigh Valley Astronomical Society road.From the Pulpit Rocks you will get a glimpse of the sweeping grandeur the Pinnacles will...
Hike to Bushkill Falls
Lehman township, Pennsylvania
3.7
2 mi
Bushkill Falls offers visitors a choice of 4 different trails to explore. All trails are very well maintained, making this trip safe for the whole family.The most rewarding trail is the Red Trail. This route brings you to all 8 of Bushkill's waterfalls. Taking the trail counter-clockwise, you will come across Pennell Falls in less than 1/4 mile. The trail continues to loop around and hit 6 more...
Hike the High Rocks State Park Loop
Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania
4.6
1.5 mi
High Rocks State Park, a section of Ralph Stover State Park, offers visitors some of the best views in Eastern Pennsylvania. Across from the parking lot on Tory Road, you will find the main trailhead. This will lead you to several different trail options, all varying in length, and all bringing you to beautiful scenic spots. The trail I suggest taking is the yellow/red loop.From the High Rocks ...
Explore Dingmans Falls
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania
3.8
0.4 mi
The waterfall is about 0.2 miles into the hike. I would recommend going to the very top of the biggest waterfall towards the end of the hike, there are steps leading up to it! There's also a hidden water hole at the very top of the waterfall about 0.2 miles up stream, I saw people in it during the summer. This is an outstanding trail that is very maintained, easy to walk on.224 Dingmans Falls R...
Hike to Glen Onoko Falls
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
4.6
4.1 mi
/ 987 ft gain
*Again, this hike is CURRENTLY CLOSEDThere are several WRONG ways to do this trail. Follow these simple instructions to get the most out of all Glen Onoko has to offer:
Parking: Parking in the correct location is the most important step to this trail. Beware: typing in Glen Onoko Falls in Google Maps does NOT take you to the trailhead. (instead taking you 1.5 miles up the mountain north of the ...
Hike Valley Forge
Malvern, Pennsylvania
3.9
2.5 mi
There are many trails to choose from on Mt. Misery and a good place to start is at the parking lot located at the intersection of Yellow Springs Road and Library Lane (off of the main Valley Creek Road).The Mt. Misery Trail starts there, heads up through the trees about 0.75 miles and meets up with Horse-shoe Trail. Take the Horse-shoe Trail to the right for 0.6 miles until it meets Valley Cree...
Hike McConnell's Mill State Park
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
4.8
A trip to McConnell's Mill is a great idea at any time of year. Hiking trails that follow the Slippery Rock Gorge offer scenic views while the relaxing sound of Slippery Rock Creek echoes in the background. At one end of the park, you'll find the old Mill House along the banks of the creek as well as a covered bridge. At the southwestern side of the park you'll find the waterfall in Hell's Holl...
Exploring Kinzua Bridge State Park
Kane, Pennsylvania
4.6
Considered the Eighth Wonder of the World when it was built, the Kinzua Viaduct is truly amazing and a must see. The Kinzua Viaduct or Kinzua Bridge was built in 1881 and rebuilt in 1990 where it served as the world's tallest and longest railroad structure for a few years. In 2003 an F1 tornado struck the bridge and caused half the bridge to be destroyed. Today, this scenic site can be viewed a...
Places to stay
Middle Smithfield Township, Pennsylvania
Alosa Campsites
Overview
The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsy...
Confluence, Pennsylvania
Outflow Camping
Overview
The Outflow Camping Area is located on Youghiogheny River Lake in the heart of the Laurel Highlands. The lake spans the Mason-Di...
Leesport, Pennsylvania
Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)
Overview
Located at Blue Marsh Lake northwest of Reading, Pennsylvania, three group picnic shelters are available for reservations within...
Tionesta, Pennsylvania
Outflow Recreation Area (Pa)
Overview
Half of Forest County, where Tionesta Lake is located, is preserved as public lands. The region is known as one of Pennsylvania'...
Hermitage, Pennsylvania
Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters
Overview
Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango Lake provides an attractive setting where visitors can spend the day pic...
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