Walnutport, Pennsylvania
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Walnutport, Pennsylvania
Lehigh Gap via Appalachian Trail
4.52.15 mi / 817 ft gainLehigh 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...Read more -
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Hike to Bake Oven Knob
5.00.76 miThe 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...Read more -
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Hike the Falls Trail at Beltzville State Park
4.05.5 miAt 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...Read more -
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Bike the Lehigh Gorge Trail: Lock #2
4 miIt 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...Read more -
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Bike the Switchback Trail around Mauch Chunk Lake Park
5.011 miThe 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...Read more -
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Hike to Glen Onoko Falls
4.64.1 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 ...Read more -
Penn Forest Township, Pennsylvania
Tank Hollow Vista
4.03.33 mi / 272 ft gainThis 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...Read more -
Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Hike the Henry's Woods Loop in Jacobsburg State Park
5.01.9 mi / 200 ft gainOnly 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...Read more -
Albrightsville, Pennsylvania
Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park
4.10.68 mi / 108 ft gainHawk 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...Read more -
Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania
Shades of Death Trail
4.51.89 mi / 223 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania
Explore Boulder Field in Hickory Run State Park
3.0Boulder 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...Read more -
Kempton, Pennsylvania
Hike the Pinnacles and Pulpit Rock
4.29 mi / 1200 ft gainPark in the lot near the Hamburg Reservoir and hike around the barrier and up the gravel road. Shortly on your right the Appalachian Trail branches off the road. Follow the white blazes of the AT for around 2 miles to the Pulpit Rocks, just before the trail passes the Lehigh Valley Astronomical S...Read more -
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Marble Hill Ice Cave via Warren-Highlands Trail
3.01.89 mi / 371 ft gainMarble Hill Ice Cave via Warren-Highlands Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Phillipsburg, New Jersey.Read more -
Kempton, Pennsylvania
Hike the Hawk Mountain Lookout Trail
4.54.5 mi / 500 ft gainThe 4.5 mile loop Hawk Mountain Lookout Trail takes you up to great views of the skyline of Pennsylvania. Surrounded by the rolling forested landscape and open sky, this trail is scenic through and through. Hike in the Spring to catch the flourishing wildflowers, and keep your eyes peeled for eag...Read more -
White Haven, Pennsylvania
Kayak the Francis E. Walter Dam
5.0The 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...Read more -
Bloomsbury, New Jersey
Hiking in Musconetcong Gorge Preserve
3.3Start out on Ridge Trail (yellow blazes), found at the rear of the parking lot. Shortly, you will come to a stream crossing, followed by a set of wooden steps. Just before the next stream, turn left following the white blazes. This section of the trail makes a moderately rocky descent, as it foll...Read more
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