Trails

Explore all hiking trails across Pennsylvania. Find detailed guides, difficulty ratings, and trail information.

A close-up view of the powerful, 94-foot Ganoga Falls at Ricketts Glen on a clear day.

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.

A scenic bend of the Youghiogheny River wrapping around the tree-covered Ferncliff Peninsula in Ohiopyle State Park.

Ferncliff Peninsula Trail: How to Find the Fossils in Ohiopyle

The sandstone ledges at the river's edge are covered in 300-million-year-old plant fossils. Here is exactly where to find them and how to hike the full loop.

Freedom Falls cascades 20-30 feet across the width of Shull Run, with historic Rockland Furnace ruins visible downstream.

Freedom Falls PA — 20-Foot Waterfall & 1832 Iron Furnace Hiking Guide

Navigate the unmarked dirt road to reach Freedom Falls in Venango County: a 20-foot waterfall spanning Shull Run's full width, plus the National Register Rockland Furnace ruins. Parking coordinates, seasonal tips, and gear guidance included.

Glen Onoko Falls before 2019 closure—steep multi-tiered cascade down a rocky gorge above Jim Thorpe.

Glen Onoko Falls: PA's Most Famous Closed Trail (And What to Do Instead)

Closed since 2019. Eight fatalities. Here's why the Falls Trail shut down, what the fines are, and what the Overlook Trail actually offers as a substitute.

Governor Dick Mt. Gretna: Tower Views & Dinosaur Rocks: A high-resolution view of the trail in Pennsylvania.

Governor Dick Mt. Gretna: Tower Views & Dinosaur Rocks

A 1.5-mile hike to a 66-foot observation tower with panoramic five-county views. Plus the legendary Jigger Shop ice cream tradition.

A stunning, wide-angle shot of Hawk Falls cascading into a crystal clear pool surrounded by lush rhododendrons and vibrant autumn foliage.

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.

Meadow Run natural sandstone waterslides with swimmers enjoying the polished 300-million-year-old Homewood rock formations.

Meadow Run Waterslides: The Real Ohiopyle Parking & Sliding Guide

The natural waterslides in Ohiopyle are legendary, but the parking lot holds 20 cars. Here is the exact GPS and the backup plan you need to avoid a ticket.

A sweeping panoramic view of the Delaware Water Gap from the rocky summit of Mount Tammany.

Mount Tammany Loop: The Parking Lottery (And How to Win It)

Red Dot scramble, Blue Blaze descent, and the real parking situation at one of the best views in NJ/PA. Everything you need before you go.

Peters Mountain: Harrisburg's Rocksylvania Technical Challenge: A high-resolution view of the trail in Pennsylvania.

Peters Mountain: Harrisburg's Rocksylvania Technical Challenge

A strenuous 4-mile loop with 900+ feet of gain, sharp shale scrambles, and railroad crossings. This is Harrisburg's premier training hike.

The flat boulder field at The Pinnacle overlook, with the Lehigh Valley and Blue Mountain ridge spreading out below.

The Pinnacle Trail: Best View in Pennsylvania (9-Mile Loop Guide)

270-degree views over the Lehigh Valley, two rocky overlooks, and 1,300 feet of classic AT terrain. Here is how to hike The Pinnacle the right way.

Three cascades tumble down Fall Brook at Salt Springs State Park, surrounded by 300-year-old hemlock forest and ancient gorge walls.

Salt Springs State Park: 3-Waterfall Gorge Walk with Old-Growth Hemlock Forest

Three cascades, one ancient hemlock gorge. Walk upstream on Fall Brook to discover all three waterfalls, from the accessible official trail to the hidden lower falls via steep shale.

Glacial pothole waterfall at Seven Tubs Nature Area near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, showing Wheelbarrow Run cascading through sandstone formations

Seven Tubs Wilkes-Barre PA — Glacial Potholes Waterfall Hike & Parking 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.