Capture the Colorful Side of NEPA this Fall
Lace up those hiking boots, toss on that comfy sweater and bring the camera along for some truly stunning autumn hikes.
Soak in the cool, crisp air. Pack a lunch and maybe the pup. And see it all from sweeping mountain vistas to vibrant foliage reflecting off of still, quiet lakes to tree-lined trails.
Enjoy all the splendor of fall in NEPA on these incredible hikes.
Benton, PA
Explore 11 trails and over 26 miles of stunning autumn scenery at Ricketts Glen State Park. The popular Falls Trail shows off 21 of the parks 22 waterfalls while the Beach Trail brings you clear foliage views across Lake Jean.
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Montrose, PA
Head out to NEPA’s northernmost state park for roughly 15 miles of trails that show off colorful, open meadows, dense, old-growth forests, the famous Salt Spring and a few small waterfalls at Salt Springs State Park.
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Scranton, PA
Stop by Scranton’s east side to check out the city’s largest park. Nay Aug Park boasts paved walking trails, plenty of history and viewing platforms looking into the scenic Nay Aug Gorge.
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Hazle Twp., PA
Enjoy a crisp autumn hike or bike ride along the conveniently-located Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails in Hazle Twp. The relatively flat, pet-friendly trail offers views of colorful forests, meadows and a reservoir.
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Union Dale, PA
Discover 38 miles of rich history and stunning fall scenery on the expansive D&H Rail Trail that runs from Simpson to the New York border. Access shorter sections of the trail at 8 different trailheads.
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Beach Lake, PA
Hike over 3 miles of trails at this tranquil, 144-acre Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake. The Explorer Trail covers most of the reserve, showing off fertile wetlands, wild forests and open meadows.
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Barnesville, PA
Take your pick of nearly 7 miles of hiking trails at Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville. Loop around picturesque, 52-acre Locust Lake or hop on the 2.2-mile Oak Loop Trail for views along Locust Creek.
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Equinunk, PA
Take in colorful, mountain top views on 2.5. miles of trails at Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary in Equinunk. Enjoy colorful foliage views of old hemlock forests and bird watching along the tranquil pond.
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Hazle Twp., PA
Get out of the city and away from it all at the beautiful Hazle Township Community Park Explore the vast park on an easy, paved walking trail and take in the autumn views around Lake Irena.
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Greentown, PA
Get your fill of fall foliage on over 50 miles of hiking trails at Promised Land State Park in Greentown. Enjoy waterfall trails, strolls along the park’s 2 lakes and deep, dense forests.
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