Winter is the perfect time for a scenic hike in NEPA. Bundle up and check out these 10 awesome spots for snowy hikes this season.
![1. Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails image](https://discovernepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DN-Hero-HazletonRailstoTrails-Winter-Video-500x0-c-default.jpg)
Hazle Twp., PA
Enjoy an easy stroll along the flat, railroad bed trail with forest views, open meadows and plenty of places to sit and take it all in.
![2. Lake Scranton Walking Trail image](https://discovernepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DN-TTD-LAC-LakeScrantonTrail-05-500x0-c-default.jpg)
Scranton, PA
Take in views of peaceful, frozen Lake Scranton with an easy hike on the 3.5-mile, paved loop trail. The trail is open to walkers and runners ony.
![3. Mauch Chunk Lake Park image](https://discovernepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DN-TTD-CAR-MauchChuckLakePark-05-500x0-c-default.jpg)
Jim Thorpe, PA
Choose from several easy to moderate trails featuring Mauch Chunk Lake and the surrounding southern Pocono wilderness.
![4. Black Diamond Trailhead – D&L Trail image](https://discovernepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DN-Hero-BlackDiamond-Snowshoeing-Video-500x0-c-default.jpg)
Wright Twp., PA
Explore over 9 miles of relatively flat, crushed stone trail that’ll take you directly past scenic ponds, bogs and dense forest.
![5. Locust Lake State Park image](https://discovernepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DN-TTD-SCH-LocustLakeStatePark-08-500x0-c-default.jpg)
Barnesville, PA
This quiet park offers a handful of easy, short trails that meander through forests, over mountain streams and around the peaceful Locust Lake.
![6. Lackawanna River Heritage Trail image](https://discovernepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DN-TTD-LAC-RiverHeritageTrail-05-500x0-c-default.jpg)
Scranton, PA
Hop on this expansive trail at any point along it’s 4-county coverage area. 30 trailheads offer access in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne and Susquehanna Counties.
![7. Bear Creek Preserve image](https://discovernepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DN-TTD-LUZ-BearCreekNaturalLands-13-500x0-c-default.jpg)
Bear Creek, PA
Capture NEPA nature at its finest on over 9 miles of trails ranging from simple, 1-mile loops to more challenging forest treks in this rustic preserve.
![8. Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area image](https://discovernepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DN-TTD-MON-AustinTBlakesleeNaturalArea-03-500x0-c-default.jpg)
Blakeslee, PA
Discover the wonder of a natural waterfall in winter along beautiful Tobyhanna Creek. The preserve features 3 trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty.
![9. Trolley Trail-Keystone College to Factoryville Section image](https://discovernepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DN-CAL-CelebrateWinterontheTrolleyTrail-01-500x0-c-default.jpg)
La Plume, Pa
Enjoy a peaceful forest hike along this 1.7-mile trail on Keystone College’s Woodlands Campus. The railbed trail offers an easy, flat surface and plenty of free parking.
![10. Tuscarora State Park image](https://discovernepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DN-TTD-SCH-TuscaroraStatePark-07-500x0-c-default.jpg)
Barnesville, PA
Hike through open meadows, dense, quiet forests and along Tuscarora Lake on over 9 miles of trail ranging from short, out-and-back treks to longer, moderately difficult excursions.
Article updated from its original version published on 12/27/22.
![10 Scenic Winter Hikes in NEPA Image](https://discovernepa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DN-Hero-10WinterHikes-Video.jpg)
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