Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction x
Pennsylvania Weather xi
Flora and Fauna xi
Wilderness Restrictions/Regulations xiv
Getting around Pennsylvania xiv
How to Use This Book xvi
Trail Finder xviii
Map Legend xxi
The Hikes
Southeast Pennsylvania 1
1 John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge: Impoundment Loop 2
2 Wissahickon Gorge North Loop 7
3 Valley Forge National Historical Park 12
4 Skippack Creek Trail 16
5 Ridley Creek State Park 20
6 French Creek State Park 24
7 Susquehannock State Park 28
8 The Pinnacle 32
9 Swatara State Park 37
Honorable Mentions
A John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge: Lagoon Loop 42
B Wissahickon Gorge South Loop 42
C Delaware Canal State Park 42
D Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center 43
E Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area 43
Northeast Pennsylvania 44
10 Dingmans Falls 45
11 Mount Minsi 49
12 Hawk Falls 54
13 Hickory Run Boulder Field 58
14 Ricketts Glen State Park 62
15 Canyon Vista 67
16 Worlds End State Park 71
17 Haystacks 76
18 Mount Pisgah State Park 80
Honorable Mentions
F Lehigh Gorge State Park 84
G Promised Land State Park 84
H Big Pocono State Park 85
North Central Pennsylvania 86
19 R. B. Winter State Park 87
20 Loyalsock Trail 91
21 Gillespie Point 95
22 Bohen Run Falls and West Rim Trail 99
23 Pine Trail and Hemlock Mountain 104
24 Splash Dam Hollow 108
25 Wykoff Run Natural Area 113
26 Black Moshannon State Park 117
Honorable Mentions
I The Elk Trail 122
J Parker Dam State Park 122
South Central Pennsylvania 123
27 Gettysburg 124
28 Sunset Rocks 130
29 Pole Steeple 135
30 Flat Rock 140
31 Little Buffalo State Park 144
32 Trough Creek State Park 150
33 Canoe Creek State Park 155
34 Greenwood Furnace State Park 160
35 Indian Steps 166
36 Alan Seeger Natural Area to Greenwood Fire Tower 170
Honorable Mentions
K Caledonia State Park 175
L Blue Knob State Park 175
Southwest Pennsylvania 176
37 Conemaugh Gorge 177
38 Linn Run State Park 181
39 Wolf Rocks Trail 185
40 Bear Run Nature Reserve 190
41 Mount Davis Natural Area 194
42 Ferncliff Peninsula Natural Area 198
43 Youghiogheny River Trail to Jonathan Run Falls 203
Honorable Mentions
M Todd Sanctuary 207
N The Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve 207
Northwest Pennsylvania 208
44 Presque Isle State Park 209
45 Hemlock Run 213
46 Tom's Run 218
47 Minister Creek 222
48 Logan Falls 227
49 Cook Forest State Park 231
50 Oil Creek State Park 236
51 Allegheny Gorge 241
52 Schollard's Wetlands 246
53 McConnells Mill State Park 250
54 Moraine State Park 254
Honorable Mentions
O The Erie National Wildlife Refuge 258
P Chapman State Park 258
The Art of Hiking 259
Trail Etiquette 259
Getting into Shape 260
Preparedness 260
First Aid 263
Natural Hazards 270
Navigation 272
Trip Planning 273
Equipment 276
Hiking with Children 280
Hiking with Your Dog 281
Clubs & Organizations 286
Hike Index 289
About the Author 290
