HikingPA
No generic top-10 lists. Firsthand trail guides, parking realities, and honest verdicts across Pennsylvania.
What sounds good today?
Skip the 50-tab research rabbit hole. Choose your goal first, and we'll point you to a hike worth the drive.
I want a waterfall
From 94-ft Ganoga to hidden forest cascades across PA
I want a serious mountain day
Steep shale scrambles, rocky ridges & 1,000+ ft gains
I want something weird / abandoned
Turnpike tunnels, concrete ghost towns & iron ruins
I hate crowded trails
Quiet State Forest single-track away from tourist hubs
Driving from Philadelphia
Best day trips within 45–90 minutes of Center City
Driving from Pittsburgh
Rugged ridges, river gorges & Laurel Highlands days
Featured Trails
Hand-picked destinations for your next hiking adventure.
Seven Tubs Wilkes-Barre PA, Glacial Potholes Waterfall Hiking Guide
Discover Seven Tubs Nature Area near Wilkes-Barre: glacial waterfall hike, parking logistics, swimming rules, and seasonal hiking tips. Easy 0.3-mile trail plus moderate 1.8-mile Audubon Loop option.
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Abandoned PA Turnpike: Two Trailheads, Two Tunnels
Park at the wrong trailhead and you'll walk 8 miles before seeing the big tunnel. Here's how to pick your entry point, what to bring, and why biking wins.
Visiting Centralia PA in 2026: What's Actually Left
Graffiti Highway is buried. Here is exactly what remains of the PA abandoned town today, how to park legally, and whether it's worth the drive.
Bushkill Falls: $22 & 1,267 Stairs (Which Trail?)
Four trails, eight waterfalls, one admission. Here's which trail to do (and how to avoid the crowds).
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Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen: The Complete Hiker's Guide
Counter-clockwise route, 21 named waterfalls, and the 3.2-mile shortcut. How to hike Pennsylvania's best waterfall trail without ending up in a rescue story.
Cucumber Falls: The Instagram Stop vs. The Actual Hike
0.2 miles or 2.8 miles? Here's how to see the falls, walk behind them, and avoid the parking chaos at Ohiopyle's most photographed waterfall.
Hawk Falls Trail: Short, Sweet, and Slammed
1.2 miles, rhododendron tunnels, and a 25-foot waterfall. Here's the parking strategy, swimming rules, and how to beat the crowds at [Hickory Run's](/parks/hickory-run-state-park/) most popular trail.
Featured State Parks
Ricketts Glen: 21 Waterfalls, Slippery Rocks, and No Parking
The Falls Trail, Ganoga Falls, and the parking battle. Here's how to visit Ricketts Glen.
Ohiopyle State Park: Where the Crowds Meet the Current
79 miles of trails, waterfalls you can drive to, and a Class IV river that kills swimmers. Ohiopyle is accessible, dangerous, and packed in summer.
Promised Land: 3,000 Acres of Camping, Not Climbing
Pickerel Point, electric motors, and ice fishing. Here's how to camp at Promised Land State Park.
Explore by Region
PA Grand Canyon Hiking Guide: Trails, Overlooks & Planning Tips
Leonard Harrison or Colton Point? The Rail Trail or the West Rim? Here's your complete guide to hiking the PA Grand Canyon without the crowds - including shuttle info, fall colors timing, and the best trails.
Poconos Hiking Guide: Waterfalls, Trails & Essential Tips
The Poconos offer world-class waterfalls and hiking - but Glen Onoko is closed, Bushkill costs money, and you need orange in hunting season. Complete guide to Ricketts Glen, Delaware Water Gap, Hickory Run, and the best trails near Stroudsburg and Jim Thorpe.
Laurel Highlands Hiking Guide: LHHT, Ohiopyle & Mountain Trails
From the 70-mile LHHT to Ohiopyle's waterfalls and the highest point in PA, the Laurel Highlands is where Pennsylvania gets rugged. Complete guide to trails, camping, and planning your adventure.
Lehigh Valley Hiking Guide: AT, D&L Trail & Ridge Scrambles
From flat canal trails to technical AT scrambles, the Lehigh Valley offers extreme variety. Complete guide to Lehigh Gap, D&L Trail, Hawk Mountain, South Mountain, and the best trails near Allentown and Bethlehem.
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