There’s An Emerald Forest Hiding In Pennsylvania That’s Too Beautiful For Words
By Beth Price-Williams|Published January 13, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
With more than 120 state parks and 20 state forests, Pennsylvania’s a nature lover’s oasis. However, with all of that land, more than 300,000 acres of it for state parks alone, some gems simply remain hidden. Discover one of them when you set off on a picturesque path through this emerald forest in Pennsylvania. It’s sure to take your breath away.
A forest of emerald green hides within State Game Lands 57, which spans nearly 46,000 acres in Wyoming and Luzerne Counties. While the game lands are particularly popular with hunters...
However, before you head over to this Pennsylvania forest, know what to expect. Both of its main hiking trails are challenging and span more than 5.5 miles. The scenery more than makes up for the hard work that's required - if you're up for the challenge.
If you're up for an even bigger challenge, follow the 5.7-mile Scouten Brook and Emerald Forest Loop Trail. It has a hard rating and usually takes more than three hours to complete.
The trail can be easy to lose and features a lot of rough, rocky terrain. Hikers recommend going with others because there is no cell service. Make sure you bring a sufficient supply of water, too.
Both trails can get incredibly muddy after it rains. If you're hiking in the warmer months, lather on the bug spray, and bring it along, too. It's extremely buggy in the forest.
Have you been to this hidden emerald forest in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Ready to fall in love with Pennsylvania all over again? Follow these 12 trails in Pennsylvania – one for each month of that year – that will take your breath away.
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