Parks
Prospect Rock
Try this 5.9-mile loop trail near Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploringPosted on:
Smithfield Beach
Smithfield Beach is one of three beaches in the Delaware Water Gap Recreational Area. It offers swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, picnicking and a scenic view of the river.Posted on:
Zimmer Wildlife Sanctuary (NATURAL LANDS TRUST)
Natural Lands Trust acquired the 97-acre Zimmer Wildlife Sanctuary in the early 1980s.Posted on:
Kurmes Paradise Creek Nature Preserve (Parking Area 2) (PHLT)
Kurmes Preserve - North Parking Area is a picturesque park and tourist attraction located at 335 Devils Hole Road in Cresco, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted on:
River’s Edge Family Bike Park
River’s Edge Family Bike Park is a public park just outside of Delaware Water Gap. The park is jointly owned and operated by Smithfield Township and Middle Smithfield Township. The park’s main attraction is the family-friendly pump track. It features a dirt track with hills, trails, and jumps for all ages and skill levels.Posted on:
Tannersville Cranberry Bog Preserve (TNC)
The Tannersville Cranberry Bog Preserve is an ecosystem unlike any other in NEPA. This preserve, which is owned by The Nature Conservancy, was once home to a large glacial lake. Over thousands of years, the lake transformed into the southernmost low-elevation boreal bog on the eastern seaboard. The bog is home to diverse plant life, including native orchids, carnivorous plants, and several… Read MorePosted on:
Swiftwater Forest Preserve (PARADISE TWP)
Head out on this 1.0-mile loop trail near Cresco, Pennsylvania. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 26 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people Posted on:
Pinebrook Park
Pinebrook Park in East Stroudsburg is a scenic local park located along Brodhead Creek. This park is dog-friendly and offers easy access for fishing. Two walking trails—the Brodhead Creek Trail and the Honeylocust Trail—meander through the forest and along the water. The park requires a user fee for non-residents between May and September. The fee is waived for Stroud Township residents,… Read MorePosted on:
Glen Run Nature Preserve (PHLT)
Located just outside of Stroudsburg, Glen Run Nature Preserve offers four miles of hiking and biking trails. The Pocono Heritage Land Trust manages this 182-acre property. Posted on:
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