All Pennsylvania State Parks
Pennsylvania boasts an incredible system of 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of state forest land. From the old-growth timber of Cook Forest to the 22 cascades of Ricketts Glen, our parks offer some of the most remarkable hiking on the East Coast.
Below, you'll find our growing collection of comprehensive state park guides. Each guide details the best trails, parking strategies, and must-see features to help you plan your next adventure in the PA Wilds, the Poconos, and beyond.
Pennsylvania State Parks & Forests

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Hawk Mountain: $10, No Dogs, Best Raptor Show in PA
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Hickory Run State Park: 16 Acres of Rocks and a Trail Called Death
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Lehigh Gorge: 26 Miles of Gravel, One Train Ride Up
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Linn Run State Park: Adams Falls, Flat Rock & Laurel Highlands Hiking
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Ohiopyle State Park: Where the Crowds Meet the Current
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McConnells Mill State Park: Slippery Rock Gorge, Covered Bridge & Glacial Geology
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Promised Land: 3,000 Acres of Camping, Not Climbing
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Pine Grove Furnace: Ice Cream, Iron, and the AT Midpoint
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World's End State Park: Canyon Vista, Loyalsock Trail & Hidden Gorge Hikes
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Valley Forge NHP: Where Joggers Meet Reenactors
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Ricketts Glen: 21 Waterfalls, Slippery Rocks, and No Parking
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