Oscar
Staff Writer
So glad you're here! I'm a lifelong hiker. The trails of this state have shaped who I am — from the waterfalls of the Poconos to the ridgelines of the Laurel Highlands — and in 2024 I started HikingPA to help more people discover what's out there. Whether you're planning your first hike, chasing waterfalls, or just looking for your next adventure in the Keystone State, I hope this becomes the resource you turn to. Thanks for being part of this community — I can't wait to explore Pennsylvania together.
Trail Guides by Oscar
Bushkill Falls: $22 & 1,267 Stairs (Which Trail?)
Four trails, eight waterfalls, one admission. Here's which trail to do (and how to avoid the crowds).
Cucumber Falls: The Instagram Stop vs. The Actual Hike
0.2 miles or 2.8 miles? Here's how to see the falls, walk behind them, and avoid the parking chaos.
Boulder Field Hickory Run: Ice Age You Can Drive To
Drive or hike to this National Natural Landmark. Here's the geology, access options, and safety tips.
D&L Trail (Lehigh Gorge): 26 Miles Downhill
The classic shuttle-and-bike route from White Haven to Jim Thorpe. It's a 2% downhill grade, but the wind might have other plans.
Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen: The Photographer's Playbook
Counter-clockwise route, photography tips, and the 3.2-mile shortcut. Here's how to hike the Falls Trail.
Glen Onoko Falls: PA's Most Famous Closed Trail
Closed since 2019. Here's why, what the fines are, and what the alternatives are (Overlook Trail, D&L Trail).
Hawk Falls Trail: Short, Sweet, and Slammed
1.2 miles, rhododendron tunnels, and a 25-foot waterfall. Here's the parking strategy and swimming rules.
Mount Tammany Loop: The Parking Lottery
Red Dot scramble, Blue Blaze descent, and the parking strategy. Here's how to hike Mount Tammany in the Delaware Water Gap.
Ferncliff Peninsula: A 2-Mile Time Machine
Touch 300-million-year-old fossils on this easy 2-mile loop. A National Natural Landmark in Ohiopyle.
The Pinnacle: Best View in PA (And the Rocks)
270-degree views from The Pinnacle. 9-mile loop with classic rocky AT terrain. The best vista in Pennsylvania.
Turkey Path: Down is Easy, Up is Hell
800 feet down into the PA Grand Canyon is easy. The climb back is brutal. Here's what to expect on the Turkey Path.