Hiking
Great place to bbq, fish, swim, and play. Two trails, picnic tables, BBQ grills, restrooms. Dogs welcome.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This peaceful 300-acre park of forest, meadows, and wetlands offers a picnic pavilion and well-marked, easy trails.
Super pretty 1800s lake originally dammed to harvest ice. 223 acres, 5 miles from Pocono Pines. Hiking, boating, fishing. Really great.
Year-round hiking, fishing, swimming, boating, biking, picnicking, camping, ice skating. 2 lakes on 3,000 acres of forested land. Cabins, tent sites.
Site of a number of cascade waterfalls along Dingmans Creek, best trail in the Delaware Water Gap for waterfall lovers.
3.2 miles through upland oak/pine forests and open fields along the Kittatinny Ridge, good for hiking, fishing, and cross-country skiing.
Over 6,000 acres along the Kittatinny Ridge. Hiking, boat launch. RV-Tent and group camping with fire rings and picnic tables.
Great for hiking and biking. Trail runs parallel to Mauch Chunk Creek, provides easy access for fishing. Shuttle service, bike rental available in Jim Thorpe.
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.
2nd highest waterfall in PA. Boardwalk trail, 2 waterfalls. Hemlock, rhododendron, birds, wildlife. Visitor center.
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.
High-Quality Coldwater Fishery and Class A Wild Trout Fishery. 511 acres, great hiking, crystal clear waterfalls.
Excellent, fairly easy, day-hike loop to explore in the Pinchot State Forest. Streams, cascades, wetland meadows, diverse forests, and the beautiful Choke Creek Falls.
40 miles + 60,000 acres of biking, hiking, fishing, camping, swimming, boating on the Delaware River in this jewel of the National Park System.
Shades of Death Trail is a 2.4 mile out and back trail located in White Haven’s Hickory Run State Park. Hiking, running, and bird watching. Best May – Oct.
5-mile round trip hike along the Appalachian Trail starts in the town of Delaware Water Gap and brings you to the top of Mount Minsi for a view of the Delaware River.
Wallenpaupack Lake Trail scenery consists of gorgeous Lake Wallenpaupack, woods, and wildlife. Use the trail for easy walking, trail running, and nature trips.
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!
Educational exhibits and guided waterfall walks in season. Rangers provide general information about Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Pure nature, untouched, and wild. The Brodhead Creek, renowned for trout fishing, runs through it. Great for fishing and hiking from October through June.
8.5 miles of trails on top of Camelback Mountain. Picnic tables, panoramic vistas all the way to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Outdoor hikes, snowshoeing, mountain biking, trail hikes, fishing, yoga, and meditation. They’ll meet you with equipment, maps, and instructions.
80,000 lush acres filled with glacial lakes and bogs. Hiking, mountain biking, ATV trails, 13 lakes and ponds for fishing, camping.
Gentle, really fun little trail along the stream. hopping from rock to rock. 2.7 miles, features a lake, good for all skill levels. Bring Fido, great for kids.
The preserve is home to 3.4 miles of trails. The single-track hiking trails form four different loops, which offer a challenging, yet rewarding trek along the ravine.
16,000-acre natural area. Public beach, campground, 44 miles of hiking trails. Trout fishing, swimming, disc golf, winter sports. Waterfalls, lake.
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.
Protected natural area and open space property on the banks of Tank Creek, adjacent to Devil’s Hole State Gamelands #221.
(PEEC) in the 77,000-acre DWGNRA offers 12 miles of hiking trails, weekend educational programs, conference facilities, and summer camp.
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.
Almost 3,000 acres of hiking, biking, fishing, boating around the 950-acre Beltzville Lake. Picnic areas, pavilions, restrooms.
Take a hike on the 63 acres, see the remains of a historic springhouse and pumphouse. 2 ponds are great for fishing.
400 acres of vernal pools, pristine streams, and rhododendron thickets in beautiful Barrett Township. Good for hiking and fishing.
Hiking, picnicking, fishing in season (with license). Popular spot for fly-fishing. Covered pavilion with picnic tables and BBQs.
Leads to the original railroad crossings in Big Pocono State Park. Fantastic view. Bikes, horses, skis, and snowshoes are permitted. Bring your dog!
Beautiful 600-acre wildlife sanctuary. 5 miles of well-maintained hiking trails for all ability levels. Cross-country-skiing.
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 .
Crystal-clear 170-acre lake on 5,440 acres of forested park. Boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking. Camping, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing.
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.
Highest falls in PA, only a few feet shorter than Niagra Falls. Short hike, boardwalk along 70%. Come early on weekends, wear comfy shoes.
Miles of multi-use trails. Boating, hiking, biking, whitewater rafting. Numerous Class II, III rapids. Open year-round.
