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May 08, 2024
10 Instagramable Hikes: Video Round-Up
Discover breathtaking trails in NEPA that are perfect for capturing stunning photos. From scenic overlooks to hidden waterfalls, these hikes offer incredible views for your next adventure.
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Achieve Peak Social Media Nature Flex on these 10 Photo-Worthy Trails

As NEPA starts greening up and the spring flowers begin to paint the landscape, we’re called to nature. Sure, we spent another winter on the slopes and dining al fresco in our igloos. But, by this time of year, we’re itching for fresh air and a splash of color. And there’s no better place to find those electric blue skies, the tumbling whitewater and the lively green mountains than on NEPA’s scenic hiking trails.

It’s safe to say the threat of a late snow or frost is finally behind us. The birds have returned. Most of the curious critters are back to business as usual. And all of our local, state, and national parks are gearing up for hiking and biking season. It’s time to get back to what we do best – losing ourselves in the quiet of a dense forest, filling our lungs with cool mountain air and, of course, snapping waterfall selfies.

We’ve rounded up a handful of super-Instagram-able trails across NEPA. So, dig out the hiking boots. Charge the phone. And get to fillin’ that feed with all the stunning natural beauty you can find right here in our own backyard.

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Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park

You can’t talk scenic trails and not include the famous Ricketts Glen State Park on the list. The 7.2-mile Falls Trail takes you to all of the park’s gorgeous waterfalls. There are twenty-one waterfalls along the trail, so catch as many as you can.

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Fall Brook Trail at Salt Springs State Park

The pristine forest of Salt Springs State Park in Montrose offers the perfect setting for enviable photos. The relatively short Fall Brook Trail passes three waterfalls and a stunning gorge.

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Lake Front Trail at Lacawac Sanctuary

The 550-acre Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station, nestled along the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack, combines wetlands, forests, meadows and lakes. The .8-mile Lake Front Trail brings you right along the picturesque shore of Lake Lacawac.

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Cliff Trail at Prompton State Park

Prompton State Park in Prompton, PA offers plenty of warm-weather activities like fishing, hiking, boating and disc golf. A 1.5-mile loop trail, the Cliff Trail allows you to explore a cliff outcrop on the northern end of the park.

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Thomas Darling Preserve

Capture nature in all its colorful glory at the Thomas Darling Preserve in Blakeslee, PA. The 2-mile Loop Run Trail covers nearly the entirety of the preserve and includes stretches of boardwalk through vibrant bogs.

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Spirit of Tuscarora Trail at Tuscarora State Park

Explore mature deciduous forests and sprawling meadows at Tuscarora State Park in Barnesville, PA. The 4.5-mile Spirit of Tuscarora Trail brings you to Tuscarora Lake and along Locust Creek and eventually to the famed “Spirit Tree.”

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Bushkill Falls

The 300-acre Bushkill Falls, located just north of Stroudsburg, is often called the “Niagara of Pennsylvania.” Check out the 100-foot-tall Main Falls and three other equally impressive waterfalls along the 2-mile Red Trail.

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McDade Trail at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Bushkill, PA offers over 70,000 acres of natural beauty and recreation. And the 31-mile McDade Trail gets you closer to all of it including panoramic views of the Delaware River.

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Little Falls Trail at Promised Land State Park

Dense, quiet forests and two lakes make up the nearly 3,000 tranquil acres of nature at Promised Land State Park in Greentown, PA. Little Falls Trail, a popular, 1-mile trail traverses several waterfalls along Wallenpaupack Creek.

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Oak Loop Trail at Locust Lake State Park

Hiking, fishing and boating are popular activities at Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville, PA. The 2.2-mile loop Oak Loop Trail carries you along Locust creek to a heavily-forested ridge line offering beautiful views.

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Article Updated from its original version published on 5/2/2023.