these are all my personal favorite hiking spots I’ve been to in Pennsylvania, I love going out and exploring new areas and new spots, there’s so many cool waterfalls here in PA and beautiful scenic views from mountain tops, you can either go in the s...
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The Ricketts Glen Falls Trail is a popular and scenic hiking destination in Ricketts Glen State Park, Pennsylvania, known for its stunning collection of waterfalls. The full loop trail is 7.2 miles, but shorter loops, like the 3.2-mile option, offer ...
Hiking at Ricketts Glen State Park
Hickory Run Sate Park's Hawk Falls is a 25-foot, natural waterfall accessible via scenic hike. Parking is available off of PA 534, just east of the turnpike overpass. The trail begins in rhododendron thickets and hugs the side of a hill down to Hawk ...
Hawk Falls | Albrightsville, PA 18210
The 15,990-acre Hickory Run State Park, Carbon County, lies in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. This large park has:
More than 40 miles of hiking trails
Three state park natural areas
Miles of trout streams
Hickory Run State Park
We really enjoyed the falls. Beautiful scenery and the boardwalk to the falls makes it easy for all ages to navigate. We did climb the steps to top of the falls which is not recommended for people with mobility issues.
Dingmans Falls (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
We parked in upper of two lots. Trails were well maintained and gently sloped down to view of upper falls. Trail continued down to view of middle section of falls, which was the best view. Rather than continue down to the creek, we opted for the shor...
Raymondskill Falls (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
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Wolf Rocks is a beautiful geological formation located along the orange-blazed John P. Saylor Trail in the Somerset County portion of the forest.
Exploring Wolf Rocks in the Gallitzin State Forest
This popular loop offers incredible views of Lehigh Valley and the surrounding ridges. With a moderate difficulty, this trail is approachable by most hikers, even some older children. Located just an hour and a half drive from Philadelphia, this trai...
Pulpit Rock and Pinnacle Loop, Pennsylvania - 4,255 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
The Standing Stone Trail (SST) stretches a distance of 85 miles, connecting the Tuscarora Trail in the South to the Mid State Trail in the North. In addition to being
The Standing Stone Trail
Mount Minsi is a quick loop to awesome views of the Delaware River, Mount Tammany and the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. This trail is well marked, in good condition and easy to get to. There are lots of small waterfalls and both Council Rock and...
Mount Minsi via Appalachian Trail, Pennsylvania - 9,411 Reviews, Map | AllTrails