Forest County, Pennsylvania, United States trails

The Skippack Creek Loop Trail offers a scenic experience that combines woodland beauty with the tranquility of creek-side views. As you traverse the loop, you'll encounter charming wooden bridges, sections of the trail that wind alongside the Skippack Creek, and open fields filled with wildflowers,…

Distance: 4.6 mi • Elevation gain: 266 ft • Maximum elevation: 220 ft

The Wissahickon Gorge North Loop offers a refreshing escape into nature, featuring a blend of wooded paths and rocky terrain along the scenic Wissahickon Creek. Hikers can enjoy stunning views, diverse birdlife, and historical landmarks, such as remnants of old mills and picturesque bridges. With its moderate…

Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 702 ft • Maximum elevation: 404 ft

The Pulpit Rock, Pinnacle, and Hamburg Reservoir Loop offers a rewarding hiking experience characterized by stunning vistas and diverse terrain. Along the trail, hikers can enjoy expansive views of the Lehigh Valley, rocky outcrops, and the serene beauty of the Hamburg Reservoir, making it a picturesque…

Distance: 9.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,293 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,608 ft

The Cowans Gap Loop Trail offers a dynamic hiking experience that combines serene lakeside views, challenging mountain ascents, and rewarding vistas. Starting at Cowans Gap Lake, the easy Lakeside Trail gives a peaceful introduction with scenic views of the lake and opportunities for wildlife spotting. As you…

Distance: 3.8 mi • Elevation gain: 863 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,923 ft

The Falls Trail and Highland Trail Loop at Ricketts Glen State Park is renowned for its breathtaking array of waterfalls, with hikers encountering a stunning collection of 21 named falls along the route such as the impressive Ganoga Falls and the serene F.L. Ricketts Falls. The trail meanders through lush…

Distance: 4.3 mi • Elevation gain: 860 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,251 ft

The loop combining the Mount Joy Trail, Horse-Shoe Trail, and Mount Misery Trail presents a delightful blend of natural beauty and historical significance. Hikers can expect to traverse wooded paths that offer serene views, including glimpses of the Schuylkill River and historical landmarks such as the Knox…

Distance: 4.2 mi • Elevation gain: 810 ft • Maximum elevation: 482 ft

The Mount Minsi Loop Trail is a rewarding hiking experience featuring diverse landscapes and breathtaking viewpoints. As you ascend, the trail reveals stunning vistas such as the dramatic Lookout Rock and the expansive views from Minsi Lookout, which showcases the winding Delaware River and Mount Tammany…

Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,142 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,440 ft

The Ricketts Glen Falls Loop Trail offers a captivating hiking experience through a lush landscape adorned with numerous waterfalls. As you traverse the trail, you'll encounter the impressive Ganoga Falls, cascading down its steep cliffs, alongside other beautiful features like Harrison Wright and Ozone Falls.…

Distance: 6.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,053 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,241 ft

The Ricketts Glen Falls Loop Trail offers hikers a challenging yet rewarding experience, featuring over 20 waterfalls, including the impressive 94-foot Ganoga Falls. The well-marked trail winds through diverse terrains, showcasing the park's rich flora and fauna, with highlights such as the Midway Crevasse and…

Distance: 6.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,037 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,244 ft

This loop trail offers a memorable hike through Pennsylvania's scenic landscape. The trail provides sweeping views from the dramatic outcrops of Pulpit Rock and The Pinnacle, where hikers can enjoy vistas of the Lehigh Valley and nearby rolling hills. Along the way, the trail winds through varied terrain, from…

Distance: 9.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,335 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,611 ft

The High Rocks Loop Trail offers a delightful hiking experience characterized by stunning views of the Tohickon Creek and its surrounding landscapes. Along the route, hikers can enjoy the unique geological features, including towering cliffs that attract rock climbers, as well as the tranquil sound of flowing…

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 528 ft • Maximum elevation: 427 ft

The Shades of Death Trail is a captivating hike that leads adventurers along the enchanting Sand Spring Run, where cascading waterfalls and lush rhododendron thickets create a picturesque setting. As the trail winds through rocky terrain and offers glimpses of unique rock formations, it delivers a rewarding…

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 269 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,450 ft

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Delaware River. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #River #Nature

Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,171 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,440 ft

Hawk Falls Trail offers a delightful hiking experience characterized by its diverse natural scenery and the enchanting 25-foot waterfall at the trail's end. As you traverse the moderately easy path, you'll encounter picturesque views of Mud Run and Panther Creek, along with striking rock formations and lush…

Distance: 1.2 mi • Elevation gain: 151 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,503 ft

Loop hike from Point State Park through Emerald View Park via Monongahela River, Smithfield Street Bridge, Grandview Avenue and Emerald View Trail. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Park #River #Forest #City

Distance: 12.3 mi • Elevation gain: 2,497 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,155 ft

Loop hike through Schenley Park and along Monongahela River. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #City #Park #Forest #River

Distance: 17.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,296 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,115 ft

Loop hike from Shaggers Inn Pond via Shaggers Loop and Shaggers Inn Waterfowl Dam in the Moshannon State Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Forest #Lake

Distance: 2.2 mi • Elevation gain: 108 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,028 ft

Ricketts Glen State Park. #Hiking #Loop #Waterfall #River #Forest #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 6.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,086 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,244 ft

#Hiking #Loop #Forest #Mountain #River #Lake #Nature

Distance: 9.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,270 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,608 ft

#Bike #Loop #Road #Forest #Countryside #River #Nature

Distance: 45.9 mi • Elevation gain: 4,206 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,562 ft

Mountain Bike loop in Rothrock State Forest. #MTB #Loop #Forest #Nature

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 656 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,808 ft

Loop hike through Natural Lands' Brin Coed Reserve. #Hiking #Loop #Countryside #Nature #Forest

Distance: 1.4 mi • Elevation gain: 75 ft • Maximum elevation: 377 ft

Hike on Ridge Trail from Art School Road. #Hiking #Nature #Forest

Distance: 2.1 mi • Elevation gain: 325 ft • Maximum elevation: 574 ft

Distance: 5.3 mi • Elevation gain: 344 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,385 ft

Strawberry Hill Nature Reserve

Distance: 3.1 mi • Elevation gain: 397 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,125 ft