The Ultimate Bucket List For Anyone In Pennsylvania Who Loves Waterfall Hikes
Beth Price-Williams
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Time to brush off the old bucket list! When’s the last time you added some really amazing destinations to your bucket list? Well, there’s no time like the present, right? These waterfall hikes, some of the best hikes in Pennsylvania, each offer pure natural beauty and breathtaking waterfalls. Some are easy while a few should only be conquered by seasoned hikers. Which will you add to your bucket list?
Ricketts Glen State Park is located at 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA 17814.
Shohola Falls is located at Route 6, Shohola Township, PA 18458.
Worlds End State Park is located at 82 Cabin Bridge Rd., Forksville, PA 18616.
Salt Springs State Park is located at 2305 Salt Springs Rd., Montrose, PA 18801.
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Ohiopyle Falls is located at 124 Main St., Ohiopyle, PA 15470.
Bushkill Falls is located at 138 Bushkill Falls Trail, Bushkill, PA 18324.
Dingman Falls is located at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Headquarters, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328.
Buttermilk Falls Natural Area is located at Route 18 & First Ave. & Homewood Borough, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
McConnells Mill State Park is located at 1761 McConnells Mill Rd., Portersville, PA 16051
Do you agree that these are some of the best waterfalls in Pennsylvania? If so, which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Then, start planning an epic road trip to some of PA’s hidden waterfalls.
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Best Hikes In Pennsylvania
What are some of the best kid-friendly hikes around Pennsylvania?
A bored, frustrated kid leads to one exhausted adult. One of the best ways to bust that boredom and to shed some of that excess energy is an invigorating, albeit easy, hike. We have so many easy, kid-friendly trails in Pennsylvania that we can never get bored. Keep an eye out for scores of butterflies along the aptly-named Butterfly Trail at Bald Eagle State Park. While on the 1.5-mile trail, you might also spot bald eagles, so keep watch in the sky, too. Admire sweeping views of the Tuscarora Mountain along the One Mile Trail at Cowans Gap State Park. Or, follow the Three Mile Trail, if you’re up for a longer adventure.
What are the most scenic hikes in Pennsylvania?
A drive across Pennsylvania shows off some of the most beautiful scenery – from rolling farmland to majestic mountains – anywhere. If you go off-the-beaten path a bit, you’ll also discover some of the most scenic hikes in Pennsylvania, ones that boast waterfalls, fairy tale footbridges, and lush forest. The Tucquan Glen Loop Trail, for example, runs through a nature preserve of the same name, and is home to a gorgeous waterfall. The trail and the nature preserve are kid, dog, and horse-friendly. The three-mile Orchard Trail, at Hickory Run State, boasts a beautiful waterfall and towering hemlocks. It’s also easy for hikers of all ages and skill levels.
Why should I add Pymatuning State Park in Pennsylvania to my bucket list?
Pymatuning State Park in Jamestown has everything you’d expect from a Pennsylvania State Park – hiking trails (seven miles), boating, three sandy beaches, disc golfing, picnicking, and camping. However, it’s probably best known for its wildlife watching. The Linesville Spillway, in fact, draws visitors from all over (and is hugely popular with the little ones); there are so many carp in the spillway that the ducks walk on their backs. Both the carp and the ducks beg obliging visitors for food. You might also spot a bald eagle if you visit Pymatuning State Park – they’re visible all year around. Find out where to go in the park to see the bald eagles.