Nature
Trails in the Poconos
The Pocono Mountains abounds with wildlife and
offers lots of recreational nature trails for hiking, mountain
biking, dirt biking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and
all-terrain vehicles (ATV's). These trails are ideal for
naturalists, birdwatchers and photographers too. Enjoy the beautiful
outdoors in any season.
Thunder Swamp Trail
System
Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental
Resources
Bureau of Forestry
Route 402 in Pike County
570-424-3001
The Thunder Swamp Trail System crosses numerous
valleys, ridges and streams. It was built by the Youth Conservation
Corps in the 1970's and consists of over 45 miles of trails. The
main trail, blazed in blue (28 miles), has been designated as a
State Forest Hiking Trail. This special distinction gives the trial
special protection and provides a quality experience. The trail
loops provide vistas of the Pocono Mountains, abundant wildlife
viewing opportunities, numerous wetlands and streams. Camp sites are
permitted provided they are not within 50 feet of the footpath.
Portions of the trail allow ATVs, snowmobiles, mountain bikes, and
horses.
Mount Pocono
Campground
Route 196, 7/10 mile North
of the Routes 940 & 611 Intersection
Devil's Hole
Mount Pocono, PA
570-839-7573
Huckleberry Marsh
Route 423 South
Tobyhanna State Park
Big Pocono State Park
Indian Trail, next to Camelback Ski Area
Tannersville, PA
Bear Wallow Run Trail
Route 390
Promised Land
State Park
Promised Land,
PA
Panther Swamp Trail
Route 390
Promised Land
State Park
Promised Land,
PA
1800 Trail
Route
390
Promised Land State Park
Promised Land, PA
Lake Laura Road
Route
390
Promised Land State Park
Promised Land, PA
Burley Inlet Trail
Route
390
Promised Land State Park
Promised Land, PA
Wallenpaupack Creek
Route 390
Promised Land
State Park
Promised Land,
PA
Little Falls Trail
Route
390
Promised Land State Park
Promised Land, PA
Snow Shanty Trail
Route
390
Promised Land State Park
Promised Land, PA
Bruce Lake Road
Route
390
Promised Land State Park
Promised Land, PA
Conservation Island Trail
Route 390
Promised Land
State Park
Promised Land,
PA
Rock Oak Ridge Trail
Route 390
Promised Land
State Park
Promised Land,
PA
Lower Lake Trail
Route
390
Promised Land State Park
Promised Land, PA
Egypt Meadows Road
Route
390
Promised Land State Park
Promised Land, PA
Dingmans Falls
Delaware Water
Gap National Recreation Area
Dingmans Falls,
PA
Gouldsboro State Park
Route 507
Gouldsboro,
PA
Tobyhanna State Park Lakeside
Trail
Route 423
Tobyhanna, PA
Hickory Run State Park
Boulder Field
Route 534 off
I-80
Ledgedale Natural Area
Lake
Wallenpaupack
Hawley, PA 18428
Appalachian Trail
Route
209
Dingmans Ferry, PA
18328
Blooming Grove 4-H Hiking Trail
Route 402, 1/2 mile South of Route 6
Blooming Grove, PA
Pocono Hiking Trail
South Central Pike County
Stroudsburg, PA
570-421-3001 (for information and maps of
trails)
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation
Area
570-588-2415 (for information and maps of
trails)
Hidden Lake Trail
River Road,
Route 209
Dingmans Ferry, PA
18328
Tarkill State Forest
Route 402, Pecks Pond
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Shuman Point Natural Area
Lake Wallenpaupack
Hawley,
PA 18428
Whittaker Trail
Route 390,
North Shore Road
Promised Land State Park
Promised Land, PA
Resica Falls Boy Scout
Reservation
Route
402
Marshalls Creek, PA
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