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    Top Spots in and near Penn Forest Township

    • Penn Forest Township, Pennsylvania

      Tank Hollow Vista

      4.0
      3.33 mi / 272 ft gain
      This is a simple, short hike to a fantastic vista looking out over the Lehigh River Gorge. The trailhead for the hike to Tank Hollow Vista is along Behrens Road just outside of Jim Thorpe, PA. Most of the hike is on state game lands. If the gate is open from the first lot, you can shorten this h...
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    • Albrightsville, Pennsylvania

      Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park

      4.1
      0.68 mi / 108 ft gain
      Hawk Falls is located in Hickory Run State Park, Pennsylvania in the Poconos Mountains. The trail is mostly downhill, with some slippery sections so wear adequate shoes and take caution when you approach the falls. A rock outcrop at the top of the falls makes for a great lookout point. The 0.7 ou...
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    • Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania

      Shades of Death Trail

      4.5
      1.89 mi / 223 ft gain
      The trailhead and parking are available by the park office or along PA 534 by the nature center and amphitheater. This trail is beautiful and seemed to change around every bend. Sand Spring Run flows alongside the entire trail. Rock formations and rhododendron mix with remains of a logging mill a...
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    • Lehighton, Pennsylvania

      Hike the Falls Trail at Beltzville State Park

      4.0
      5.5 mi
      At the Christman Trailhead, hike a quick, flat 2.5 miles following the yellow trail markers through farm meadows and birch forests to the Falls Trail loop/intersection. Here hike the Falls trail which is a 0.5 mile loop that links back to the 2.5 mile section back to the parking area. Bridges and...
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    • Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania

      Explore Boulder Field in Hickory Run State Park

      3.0
      Boulder Field is easily found following signs in Hickory Run State Park and has its own parking lot. Boulder Field is a small piece of landscape leftover from the last ice advance thousands of years ago. It covers an area of 400 feet wide by 1,800 feet long and about 10 feet deep. Boulders rang...
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    • Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

      Hike to Glen Onoko Falls

      4.6
      4.1 mi / 987 ft gain
      *Again, this hike is CURRENTLY CLOSEDThere are several WRONG ways to do this trail. Follow these simple instructions to get the most out of all Glen Onoko has to offer: Parking: Parking in the correct location is the most important step to this trail. Beware: typing in Glen Onoko Falls in Google ...
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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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    • White Haven, Pennsylvania

      Kayak the Francis E. Walter Dam

      5.0
      The Francis E. Walter Dam, located in White Haven, Pennsylvania, is truly an amazing location. Constructed in 1961, Francis E. Walter Dam, has prevented nearly $180 million in flood damages to the Lehigh River Valley. The reservoir was designated for recreation use by Congress in 1988. While kaya...
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    • Walnutport, Pennsylvania

      Lehigh Gap via Appalachian Trail

      4.5
      2.15 mi / 817 ft gain
      Lehigh Gap was formed by the Lehigh River carving a large hole in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. One side is owned and operated by the Lehigh Gap Nature Center and has some great hikes, but this side is government-owned. Parking for this portion of the Appalachian Travel is up a litt...
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    • White Haven, Pennsylvania

      Choke Creek Falls

      5.0
      1.45 mi / 128 ft gain
      Hiking to Choke Creek Falls is easy! The hike down to the waterfall is less than a mile and the payoff is a scenic two story waterfall. From the curve in Phelps Road, take the gated forest road downhill about 1/3 of a mile to a clearing. From here, the trails splits. Take the trail to the right,...
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    • Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

      Hike to Bake Oven Knob

      5.0
      0.76 mi
      The trail is VERY rocky and stepping up the rocks requires proper footwear. From the beginning of the trail, hike until you reach an opening filled with rocks and boulders. Stay to the left of this and you will see the unmarked trail continue. After climbing up this, there is an overlook to the N...
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    • Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

      Pinchot Trail

      21.97 mi / 1913 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Nazareth, Pennsylvania

      Hike the Henry's Woods Loop in Jacobsburg State Park

      5.0
      1.9 mi / 200 ft gain
      Only a short drive from the major Pennsylvania cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton lies Jacobsburg State Park and environmental center. The main feature of the park is most certainly the Henry's Woods loop. Although just under two miles, this trail encompasses a variety of terrain and ol...
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    • Bangor, Pennsylvania

      Hike Mount Minsi

      3.6
      This is a great 5.5 mile hike at the Delaware Water Gap. You follow the Appalachian Trail the entire time (white marked trail) as it climbs to the top on Mt Minsi. There are multiple viewpoints on your way up that provide a great view of the water gap as well as some very picturesque trail points...
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    • Hardwick Township, New Jersey

      Sunfish Pond via Red Dot, Tammany Fire Road, Turquoise and Dunnfield Creek Trail

      5.0
      10.54 mi / 1434 ft gain
      Sunfish Pond via Red Dot, Tammany Fire Road, Turquoise and Dunnfield Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pahaquarry, New Jersey.
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    Camping and Lodging in Penn Forest Township

    Allentown KOA Journey
    New Tripoli, Pennsylvania

    Allentown KOA Journey

    Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA Holiday
    East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

    Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA Holiday

    Alosa Campsites
    Middle Smithfield Township, Pennsylvania

    Alosa Campsites

    Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)
    Leesport, Pennsylvania

    Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Penn Forest Township

    Why Ricketts Glen, Pennsylvania Is a Waterfall Paradise

    Why Ricketts Glen, Pennsylvania Is a Waterfall Paradise

    Corey Ford