Tobyhanna State Park Loop Trail

The Tobyhanna State Park Loop Trail is anchored by the scenic, 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake, webbed with 10 miles of hiking trails that range in difficulty. For an easy hike that will pass a morning or afternoon, follow the trail loop that circumnavigates the lake and passes by bogs, evergreen forests, and a plethora of plant and animal life. In the spring, look out for Jefferson salamanders and wood frogs, which come to the bogs to breed.

The strong, well-maintained path makes the route good for trail runs and summertime biking as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. From Memorial Day (the last Monday of May) to mid-September, finish your hike at the sandy beach on the northeast side of the lake.

Here you’ll find changing rooms, showers (accessible for a fee), and restrooms, as well as picnic tables. Pack your bathers for a swim.