Nature Trails and Hiking in the Poconos

Find local trails on State Parks and Federal Lands and info
on other aspects of hiking in the Poconos including the Appalachian Trail

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Hiking and 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 vechicles (ATV's).

The Appalachian Trail marks the southern border of the Poconos, and many other trail systems offer waterfalls, spectacular viewing conditions, and a high concentration of rare plants and animals.

Most of the State Forest Lands and State Game Lands allow motorized vehicles. These areas offer up some of the Poconos most scenic and unspoiled wilderness. State Parks have restictions on motorized activities, check with each one to determine their regulalations on dirtbikes, mountain bikes and ATVs.

These trails are ideal for naturalists, birdwatchers and photographers too. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors in any season.

Featured Trails in the Poconos

Thunder Swamp Trail System

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
Bureau of Forestry
Location: Route 402 in Pike County
Phone: 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.

Hickory Run State Park - Boulder Field
Route 534 off I-80

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

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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