Enjoy the beautiful Pocono Mountains' 2,400 square miles of the outdoors in any season. The Appalachian Trail marks the southern border of the Poconos, and many other trail systems offer waterfalls, spectacular viewing condition and a high concentration of rare plants and animals. Hiking trails in state parks lead to beautiful vistas and waterfalls, or by wetlands bubbling with life or through dark, old growth forests and to uncountable adventures and chances to see wildlife. Some trails are scenic or leisurely, while others are self-guiding educational or rigorous exercise.
Switchback Railroad Trail is located in Carbon County. Its endpoints are at Summit Hill and Jim Thorpe. This 18 mile trail made of...more information
The Thunder Swamp Trail System provides a 45-mile network of interconnecting hiking trails. Built by the Youth Conservation Corps...more information
Tobyhanna State Park is located in Monroe and Wayne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. The park consists of 5,440 acres of...more information
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Hiking in the Pocono Mountains