Liz Gossens

Liz Gossens

Hike to Paw Paw Tunnel

01/25/17

Beautiful, mostly secluded trail that's a slice of a short-lived era in the history of American transportation (canals). The trail is easy, though I would strongly recommend planning on using a bright flashlight in the tunnel, as the trail isn't flat there, and the return loop offers enough hill climbs to make you feel like you've actually hiked something. We enjoyed the historical signage, the quasi-creepy factor in the tunnel, and the views of the river on the way back. There's a picnic table on the entrance side of the tunnel, which is a great spot for a picnic lunch (or snack!). Definitely worth doing, and a great way to get kids into nature (I would presume!).

4.0