Grand Tour Loop

A grouping of several trails at the Nature Conservancy’s Dick and Nancy Eales Nature Preserve on Moosic Mountain in Jessup. It’s a convenient way to view various habitats and much of the 2,250-acres of protected land. The preserve offers unobstructed views of Scranton, the Wyoming Valley and the vast Pocono Mountains.

Starting at the main parking lot, the Grand Tour Loop consists of the following trails in order: Blueberry, Waterfall, White Birches, Waterfall, Powerline, High Voltage, Gene’s, Bruised Ego and a short loop around Conglomerate before jumping back onto Bruised Ego towards the parking lot.

Towards the end of your hike, the Conglomerate trail will take you along fascinating rock outcrops that are unique to this area. Interestingly, over the past 20 years, The Nature Conservancy’s land managers have also been discovering natural trail markers throughout the preserve most likely left by the indigenous people who inhabited these lands prior to European settlement, adding to the intricate history of the area.

The Grand Tour Loop encompasses several shorter trails and allows visitors to experience almost all of the Dick and Nancy Eales Nature Preserve. Enjoy stunning mountain top views, colorful and diverse vegetation and plenty of parking.