Hiking
6.3 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail near Greentown. it’s wild and wooly and has tons of huge rocks and water. Rated as moderate. Hiking, running, nature trips year-round.
Great for camping, fishing, hiking, and boating. 165-acre horseshoe shaped lake, boat launch, and it’s got a campground.
300 acres, including 8 waterfalls and more than 2 miles of hiking trails, bridges, and walkways. Picnicking and grilling area, paddle boats, mini-golf, fishing.
Prime trout fishing lake in a 65-acre preserve. Small manmade lake where you can walk over 1.5 miles of wilderness trail. Picnic tables and benches.
Southernmost peak of the Kittatinny Mountains is 1,526 feet tall, and forms the east side of the Delaware Water Gap. Across the Gap is Mount Minsi, on the Pennsylvania side of the river.
16,000-acre natural area. Public beach, campground, 44 miles of hiking trails. Trout fishing, swimming, disc golf, winter sports. Waterfalls, lake.
1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail featuring beautiful wildflowers. Best used from April until October. It’s a short hike straight up and down.
Highest falls in PA, only a few feet shorter than Niagra Falls. Short hike, boardwalk along 70%. Come early on weekends, wear comfy shoes.
Outdoor hikes, snowshoeing, mountain biking, trail hikes, fishing, yoga, and meditation. They’ll meet you with equipment, maps, and instructions.
Designated Pennsylvania’s best trail in 2019 by Outside Magazine. 3 miles long and marked by bright orange blazes. Tumbling Waters waterfall.
Beautiful 600-acre wildlife sanctuary. 5 miles of well-maintained hiking trails for all ability levels. Cross-country-skiing.
(PEEC) in the 77,000-acre DWGNRA offers 12 miles of hiking trails, weekend educational programs, conference facilities, and summer camp.
400 acres of vernal pools, pristine streams, and rhododendron thickets in beautiful Barrett Township. Good for hiking and fishing.
An old golf course that’s now a natural hub of community life that connects people, water, and land. Great for fishing, birding, or a peaceful walk .
Mount Wismer abuts 170-acres of Gravel Family Nature Preserve. Hardwood forest, open fields, hiking trails. Great scenic view.
1/2 mile trail made of smooth boardwalk paths. Rhododendron and hemlock. Ends at the base of Dingmans Falls.
Cool, shady, and dense with trees offering rich habitat for wildlife, passes over and under busy Route 80. Stepping stones over Cherry Creek, overlook of town at the top.
26 miles of uninterrupted rail trail runs through Lehigh Gorge State Park from White Haven to Glen Onoko. The entire length of Lehigh Gorge is ideal for walking or off-road biking.
Site of a number of cascade waterfalls along Dingmans Creek, best trail in the Delaware Water Gap for waterfall lovers.
170-acre crystal-clear lake with a sandy beach. Picnic tables, changing areas, bathhouse. Camping is available.
3.2 miles through upland oak/pine forests and open fields along the Kittatinny Ridge, good for hiking, fishing, and cross-country skiing.
Devil’s Hole Trail is a 3.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail that features beautiful wildflowers. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Best used from April until October.
An easy “lollipop” loop of about one mile. Pack out what you pack in. Fishing and hunting are not allowed. Great for kids.
Bear Creek Preserve is an expanse of forests and steep stream valleys in the Lehigh River Watershed, about 5 miles north of Blakeslee.
40 miles + 60,000 acres of biking, hiking, fishing, camping, swimming, boating on the Delaware River in this jewel of the National Park System.
Great place to bbq, fish, swim, and play. Two trails, picnic tables, BBQ grills, restrooms. Dogs welcome.
Provides a stunning vista above the Lehigh River Gorge near Mauch Jim Thorpe. It’s just a gorgeous view.
Three miles of publicly accessible walking trails through the woods and wildflower meadows, along with two ponds, wetlands, and a tributary to Beach Lake Creek.
2-mile gravel and dirt multi-use trail crosses a ford. Takes an average of 17 minutes to complete. Trail Difficulty is rated “Easy”.
73 miles of the Delaware River, the longest undammed river in the eastern U.S. Canoe, hike, fish, and observe Bald Eagles!
Bruce Lake Natural Area is part of the Delaware State Forest with 2,900 acres of land and miles of trails. Egypt Meadow lake and Bruce Lake.
52-acre glacial lake is called “the southernmost unpolluted glacial lake in North America.” Hiking, nature, guided paddles, educational programs.
Research, education, preservation. 52-acre Lake Lacawac is a glacial lake preserved in almost pristine condition. Hiking on 8 trails, boreal bog, ponds, streams. Open to the public.
Almost 3,000 acres of hiking, biking, fishing, boating around the 950-acre Beltzville Lake. Picnic areas, pavilions, restrooms.
Leads to the original railroad crossings in Big Pocono State Park. Fantastic view. Bikes, horses, skis, and snowshoes are permitted. Bring your dog!
32 miles point-to-point. The trail offers miles of easy to moderate hiking, thanks to its crushed gravel surface. Not crowded. Free weekend shuttle service.
Impressive waterfall that is roughly 75 feet wide and 50 feet tall. Trails lead down the side of the falls as well as along the top of both sides of the ravine.
2,500 acres of woodlands and glacial wetlands, ancient marsh waters, in one of the state’s largest spruce forests. 2-mile trail, boardwalk system. Birding, hiking.
DWGNRA adventure outfitter. Delaware River trips, guided hikes, bike rentals, outdoor gear shop in the town of Delaware Water Gap at the base of the national park.
Free, open to the public daily from 10 am to 8 pm. Well-equipped playgrounds for the kids are the feature. Mountain terrain, picnic tables, grills.
Super pretty 1800s lake originally dammed to harvest ice. 223 acres, 5 miles from Pocono Pines. Hiking, boating, fishing. Really great.
300-acre piece of land located right on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack. This slice of natural Poconos paradise is one of the last areas on the lake that hasn’t been developed.
Crystal-clear 170-acre lake on 5,440 acres of forested park. Boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking. Camping, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing.
Miles of multi-use trails. Boating, hiking, biking, whitewater rafting. Numerous Class II, III rapids. Open year-round.
Hiking, picnicking, fishing in season (with license). Popular spot for fly-fishing. Covered pavilion with picnic tables and BBQs.
150 acre park with the world’s largest glacial pothole formed during the Wisconsin Glacial Period around 15,000 years ago. Bring the kids, and Bring Fido!
2,800 acres of glorious state forest wrapped around the 250-acre Gouldsboro Lake. Hiking, boating, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and picnicking.
4 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails Invigorating hikes and exciting switchbacks for mountain bikers. Forested cliff that provides mile-long views.
Wallenpaupack Lake Trail scenery consists of gorgeous Lake Wallenpaupack, woods, and wildlife. Use the trail for easy walking, trail running, and nature trips.
This peaceful 300-acre park of forest, meadows, and wetlands offers a picnic pavilion and well-marked, easy trails.
