Danville, Pennsylvania
Top Spots in and near Danville
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Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Hike through SGL 252
4.76 mi / 400 ft gainWhat was once known as the town of Alvira PA, is now known as State Game Lands number 252. During WWII the land was seized by the army and used as an army ordnance. Because of its past, while you are exploring, be on the lookout for old ammunition bunkers that have succumb to years of neglect, an...Read more -
Benton, Pennsylvania
Falls Trail Loop in Ricketts Glen State Park
4.96.29 mi / 938 ft gainRicketts 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...Read more -
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Kayak from Susquehanna State Park
This adventure can be started from the boat launch at Susquehanna State Park in Williamsport, PA. The river is slow moving and calm in this section. Since the river is slow you can easily paddle up river and then return to the same boat launch. A short round trip can be made by paddling west ...Read more -
Jonestown, Pennsylvania
Climb Boxcar Rocks
5.01 mi / 0 ft gainThe parking lot can be tricky to find your first time. From I-81 Take Tower City exit on Rt. 325 W. Before airport, take Gold Mine Rd south over first major ridge. After ridge look for a driveway/parking lot on the left, it is the one just downhill of the big wide open parking lot. The road has...Read more -
Muncy Valley, Pennsylvania
Angel Falls
4.02.9 mi / 771 ft gainThis 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...Read more -
Muncy Valley, Pennsylvania
Gipson Falls
1 miGipson Falls is the other waterfall on Falls Run just off the Loyalsock Trail. There is a parking area for the Loyalsock Trail on Brunnerdale Road just off of Ogdonia Road. From the parking follow the Loyalsock Trail along the run for about .5 miles, once the Loyalsock Trail turns right and he...Read more -
Benton, Pennsylvania
Sullivan Falls
0.1 miSullivan Falls is a beautiful roughly 30 foot waterfall near Ricketts Glen State Park, but in State Game Lands Number 13. There is a large parking area with a huge stone labeled 'Sullivan Falls' and from the lot it is more of a short walk vs a hike back a trail to the top of the falls. However, t...Read more -
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Hike Smith's Knob Hike via the Loyalsock Trail
5.08.3 mi / 1400 ft gainSmith's Knob is a short, but fairly challenging section of the overall Loyalsock Trail. Smith's Knob has a distinctively round peak, and viewed from Rider Park, sticks out to all very easily. The trail starts off very steep, and will require some effort right away. However, it soon becomes more o...Read more -
Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania
Stroll along the Rapid Run Nature Trail
1.09 miThere are multiple ways to access and start the trail, there is a small parking area near the intersection of McCall Dam Road and Route 192 or you can access from the other end near the beach at Halfway Lake. The trail is well marked with yellow blazes and easy to fall. This is a simple hike, b...Read more -
Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania
Camp at Ricketts Glen
Some would argue that the trails hidden inside this state park are some of the most scenic in all of Pennsylvania, while I haven't explored a ton of the state I sure see where the fans of this park are coming from. The campground is very large and reservations would be highly recommended if you a...Read more -
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Rough Hill Trail
1.94 mi / 663 ft gainAccess to Rough Hill Trail is easy to locate, it is the same parking as Sandy Bottom Access to the Loyalsock Creek and there is a large sign at the turn off on route 87. Once you are in the parking area, there is clear signage for the trail and it is blazed yellow initially following back past ...Read more -
Trout Run, Pennsylvania
Hike the Katy Jane Trail in Rider Park
4 mi / 560 ft gainHiking, trail running, mountain bike riding, cross country skiing and other low impact recreational activities are all part of what Rider Park has to offer. My personal favorite is the 3.6 mile Katy Jane Trail with a 560 vertical rise. It begins on the right side of the parking area. The trails a...Read more -
Hillsgrove, Pennsylvania
Dry Run Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest
4.0One of the most accessible waterfalls in all of Pennsylvania, Dry Run Falls is right along Dry Run Road in the Loyalsock State Forest. You can see the falls from the road and a short walk from the parking area will bring you down to a great vantage point for photos. You can also walk to the top ...Read more -
Trout Run, Pennsylvania
Jacoby Hollow
5.03.2 mi / 545 ft gainJacoby Hollow is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Trout Run, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Hike to Jacoby Run Falls
4.03.3 mi / 341 ft gainThe trailhead is at a large gravel parking area off of Wallis Run Road. The trail begins on a boardwalk over a wetland that leads into hemlock forest and mixed hardwoods.The yellow blazed trail follows Jacoby Hollow at a steady slight incline and leads to the 45 foot Jacoby Falls. Best times to...Read more -
Muncy Valley, Pennsylvania
Mineral Springs Falls
0.25 miMineral Springs is a roadside waterfall near Worlds End State Park. It is worth the stop to photograph and fairly easy to move around on either side of the run to get different angles. This is a run not far from Canyon Vista which is another popular spot. The waterfall sits just off Mineral Sp...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Danville
New Columbia, Pennsylvania
Williamsport South / Nittany Mtn. KOA Holiday
This KOA is tucked into the rolling hills of the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley, yet it is convenient to the interstate. Local attrac...
Jonestown, Pennsylvania
Jonestown / Hershey NE KOA Journey
Located within a mile of I-81 and I-78, this open-all-year KOA is an easy stopover. The long-standing family-owned campground is convenie...
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...