Raymondskill Falls Trail

Milford


Follow a short, hemlock-shaded woodland trail in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to the three-tiered Raymondskill Falls, Pennsylvania’s tallest waterfall. Two viewing platforms let hikers take in the falls from above and beside its dramatic middle tier. The trail is short but steep and uneven, a quick effort that rewards visitors with one of the state’s most impressive waterfall views.



Valley Forge National Historical Park

King of Prussia


Walk through the site where George Washington’s Continental Army endured a difficult winter encampment during the Revolutionary War at Valley Forge National Historic Park. Park trails pass reconstructed log cabins, statues, monuments, and Washington’s restored stone headquarters. Complete the 8.7-mile Joseph Plumb Martin Trail loop or choose a shorter route for a relaxed stroll through American history.



Falls Trail System, Ricketts Glen State Park

Benton


Considered by many hikers to be one of the best waterfall hikes on the East Coast, the  Falls Trail System alongside Kitchen Creek in  Ricketts Glen State Park is a must-try journey. The 7.2-mile loop near Wilkes-Barre passes 21 waterfalls, including 94-foot Ganoga Falls, as it travels through two forested glens. This trail is best suited for experienced hikers, as steep climbs, narrow passages and slippery rocks earn it the park’s most difficult rating.



Fred Woods Trail, Elk State Forest

Driftwood


Squeeze between towering boulders and wander through a natural rock city along this 4.5-mile forest loop in Elk State Forest. Massive formations create narrow passageways and hidden corners that make the  Fred Woods Trail feel like a maze. Between the rocks, hikers can take in sweeping views of the Pennsylvania Wilds.



Mount Davis

Meyersdale


Hike the trails surrounding the 3,213-foot summit of Mount Davis, Pennsylvania’s highest point, tucked within the rugged Mt. Davis Natural Area of  Forbes State Forest. Rocky terrain and quiet, undisturbed woodlands set this natural area apart from the state’s more developed scenic overlooks. Climb the summit’s observation tower for a rare 360-degree view stretching across miles of unbroken forest canopy, with the ridgelines of the Laurel Highlands rising in the distance.



Baughman Rock Vista Overlook

Ohiopyle


Push through a steep, rocky ascent along the Baughman Trail in Ohiopyle State Park, rated one of the park’s most challenging hikes, to reach Baughman Rock Vista Overlook. The climb delivers a sweeping payoff: a panoramic view of the Youghiogheny River Gorge, where the river has carved its way through the Laurel Ridge for thousands of years. Visitors seeking an easier outing can skip the steep ascent altogether and reach the overlook via a short walk from the nearby roadside parking area.