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    • Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania

      Explore George W Child's Park

      4.0
      1.4 mi / 144 ft gain
      Once parked, enter the trailhead and follow the trail down Dingmans Creek to the first set of falls. Try taking pictures from off the trail to the right of these falls. Continue on to the second waterfall and again step off the trail to take pictures from the right side of the waterfall, if you d...
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    • Cammal, Pennsylvania

      Hike the Golden Eagle Trail

      5.0
      9.2 mi / 4382 ft gain
      The Golden Eagle Trail, otherwise known as the GET, is a challenging day hike north of Cammal, Pennsylvania. Hikers have the option of taking the loop clockwise although most would say counter-clockwise is the best. The climb to the first summit, which is the most challenging, brings hikers throu...
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    • Somerset, Pennsylvania

      Hike to Wolf Rocks

      3.3
      5 mi
      You'll find the trailhead for Wolf Rocks at top of Linn Run Rd off Laurel Summit Rd. Off the left-hand side you will find what is referred to as parking lot D - the route to Wolf Rocks begins there.The hike is nothing to write home about, though with only a 5 mile total for the out-and-back it's ...
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    • Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

      Bike the Lehigh Gorge Trail: Lock #2

      4 mi
      It was a rainy day, which brings along mud (but I think mountain biking is better in the rain and mud anyways).Enter the trail by going through the county parking lot and to the left end under the bridge. The trail starts along the tracks and you can admire the restored old rail cars. Cross ove...
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    • Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

      Bike the Switchback Trail around Mauch Chunk Lake Park

      5.0
      11 mi
      The trail entrance can be found by going up Broadway and taking Hill Road to the right at the Opera House. At the top of Hill Road will be the entrance to the trail; there is a nice little wooden sign so you don't miss it. This trail can be hiked or biked; we chose to do some mountain biking.Th...
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    • Newville, Pennsylvania

      Hike Pole Steeple, Pine Grove Furnace SP

      3.6
      1.5 mi / 1250 ft gain
      Pole Steeple begins in Pine Grove Furnace State Park and ends in Michaux State Forest. The hike is short, only a .75 mile climb up, and ends at the rock outcropping where you get a great view of the entire park. Pole Steeple is the main trail to the summit but there is also a longer, less steep o...
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    • Trout Run, Pennsylvania

      Hike the Frozen Run Gorge

      5.0
      5 mi
      One of the most remote hikes in the beautiful Loyalsock State Forest, this loop through the Frozen Run Gorge is a fantastic hike for an experienced hiker looking to see a place that few other hikers do.There are no official trails through the gorge and this hike is a bushwhack. There are a couple...
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    • Portersville, Pennsylvania

      Hike the Alpha Pass Trail

      0.2 mi
      Park in the lot at McConnell's Mill Rd but instead of going down the steps from the lot, walk up to the intersection of Johnson Rd and McConnell's Mill Rd. Walk toward the house that is a little down the road on McConnell's Mill Rd. You will see a trail head to your left and thats where you want ...
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    • Muncy Valley, Pennsylvania

      Angel Falls

      4.0
      2.9 mi / 771 ft gain
      This is a moderate hike that does involve some uphill hiking to reach the top of the plateau and some downhill hiking to reach the base of the waterfall. Angel Falls is relatively easy to find though, with the Loyalsock Trail leading to a clear side trail that takes you straight to the top of the...
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    • Forksville, Pennsylvania

      High Rock Trail

      4.0
      1.31 mi / 427 ft gain
      World's End offers a ton of trails, some for the family, and some for the more adventurous. The High Rock Trail is one of the more difficult trails in the State Park and one of the shortest. Start by parking at the main parking lot just near the Visitor Center. Take a quick walk over the bridge t...
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    • North Bend, Pennsylvania

      Hyner View State Park Overlook

      5.0
      Hyner View State Park is located in North Central Pennsylvania Between Lock Haven and Renovo on Route 120 along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. The park has plenty of parking, picnic areas and spectacular views.  What makes this State Park unique is the foot launch for hang gliders and...
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    • Sheffield, Pennsylvania

      Hike the Minister Creek Trail

      3.0
      6.5 mi
      The trailhead is located next to the Minister Creek Campground, which is 14.7 miles southwest from the town of Sheffield, via state route 666. If coming from the west on highway 62, the trailhead is located 20 miles from West Hickory along state route 666. There is a parking lot across the road f...
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    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

      Photograph the Benjamin Franklin Bridge

      3.7
      Apart from Penn's Landing being a cool place for tourism or to hang out and visit, it's also quite a nice place to photograph. I've gotten the chance to take some shots while my friends were bugging me to leave, but it's still a must go to place for photographers no matter their skill level. Make...
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    • Duncannon, Pennsylvania

      Hike Hawk Rock, PA

      4.0
      2 mi / 750 ft gain
      This is a steep and rocky hike, but is well worth the absolutely stunning view of Perry County - including Shermans Creek and the Susquehanna River.This particular trail is also part of the Appalachian Trail and the AT can be accessed part way up the trail if you wish to head north on the AT, oth...
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    • Salisbury, Pennsylvania

      Primitive Camp along Wolf Rocks Trail

      3.0
      1.5 mi / 50 ft gain
      This is a GREAT location for beginning backpackers with minimal backpacking rules, short trails and cell service. Although all trails (with a few exceptions found in this brochure -labeled as "Areas Closed to Camping") in the Forbes State forest allow primitive backpack camping (primitive backpac...
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    • Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

      Hike the Meadow Garden at Longwood Gardens

      1.7 mi / 3 ft gain
      Longwood Gardens, located in Kennet Square Pennsylvania, is one of the premier horticultural display gardens in the country. Explore over 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, wetlands, and floral displays. Don't miss the Meadow Garden Trail!The Meadow Garden features an 86 acre expanse of native pl...
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