Pennsylvania
Looking for the best hiking in Pennsylvania? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Pennsylvania. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Pennsylvania
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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 -
Forksville, Pennsylvania
Double Run Nature Trail
4.01.3 mi / 335 ft gainDouble Run Nature Trail, a stunning 1.3-mile loop nestled within Worlds End State Park near Forksville, Pennsylvania is a moderate hiking trail that offers a glimpse into the region's pristine forest ecosystem and dramatic rock formations. Natural Features The trail follows the cascading wate...Read more -
Stahlstown, Pennsylvania
Adams Falls Trail
1.26 mi / 210 ft gainLinn Run State Park is one of my favorite adventure spots. From the moment you enter the park you are surrounded by tall hemlocks and rhododendrons. Most of the hiking trails run along a stream accompanied by beautiful cottages - a perfect scene for awesome photos. When entering the park you wil...Read more -
South Park Township, Pennsylvania
Montour Trail
5.036.02 mi / 1568 ft gainMontour Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Dushore, Pennsylvania
Loyalsock Link Trail and Haystacks and Dutchman Falls
5.024.87 mi / 3944 ft gainLoyalsock Link trail and Haystacks and Dutchman Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Laporte, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Douglassville, Pennsylvania
Hike the Lenape and Boone Trail Loop at French Creek State Park
4.5 mi / 715 ft gainFrench Creek State Park offers a web of trails for hiking and mountain biking with two lakes, picnic areas, and more. Hike the Lenape and Boone Trail Loop, a moderate 4.5 mile hike that winds through the forest and offers views of both of the park's lakes - Scott's Run Lake and Hopewell Lake. Dog...Read more -
Driftwood, Pennsylvania
Fred Woods Trail
5.04.56 mi / 879 ft gainFred Woods Trail is a loop trail that is dog friendly (on-leash) with scenic surroundings located near Emporium, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Pinchot Trail
21.97 mi / 1913 ft gainThe Pinchot Trail, built by the Sierra Club's Northeast Pennsylvania Group and located in the southern corner of Lackawanna County, is an excellent warmup or beginner backpacking trail. The trail systems totals 22 miles but can be broken up by the North or South Loops. The North loop is mostly f...Read more -
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Canoe Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park
1 miEnjoy a peaceful paddle on Neshaminy Creek by canoe in Tyler State Park. The park is in a beautiful part of Bucks County and also offers paved and unpaved trails for running and bike riding, an extensive disc golf course, swimming in the creek, and picnic areas. It is likely that you will see a h...Read more -
Eighty Four, Pennsylvania
Mingo Creek Paved Path
5.06.46 mi / 443 ft gainMingo Creek Paved Path is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Eighty Four, Pennsylvania.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 -
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania Overlook Trail
1 mi / 430 ft gainGrand Canyon of Pennsylvania Overlook Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Greentown, Pennsylvania
Conservation Island Nature Trail
1.08 mi / 36 ft gainConservation Island Nature Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Greentown, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Chimney Rocks Lookout Trail
5.00.71 mi / 190 ft gainChimney Rocks Lookout Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County Central Park Loop
7.84 mi / 1058.4 ft gainLancaster County Central Park offers a richly woven network of over 13 miles of multi-use trails, including a prominent approximate 8.1-mile loop—often referred to as the Central Park Loop. This trail system meanders across diverse landscapes: wooded creek corridors, open meadows, rolling fields,...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