Hiking At Ridley Creek State Park In Pennsylvania Is Like Entering A Fairytale
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 14, 2020
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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.
Escaping to nature, no matter how close it may be to the big city, is often like entering another world, sometimes even a fairy tale. Life just seems to slow down as we trek along, exploring the many hidden corners of PA. Hiking at Ridley Creek State Park in Pennsylvania offers a relaxing, even an enchanting, way to spend a few hours or the entire day.
Ridley Creek State Park, in Media, boasts 13 miles of trails. However, today we're going to follow the four-mile Full White Trail Loop that's brimming with natural beauty.
The trial is rated between easy and moderate, depending on your skills and experience, and you could luck out and hike it on a quiet day where you see very few people. On the other hand, the...
If you need a break or just want to soak in your surroundings, grab a seat on the bench that overlooks the flowing water. You might even catch a glimpse of local wildlife - deer, rabbits, and foxes.
Expect a little bit of everything in terms of terrain - elevated areas, deep woods, and rocky spots. The trail can get extremely muddy after a rain, too.
Have you ever gone hiking at Ridley Creek State Park in Pennsylvania? Share your experience in the comments! If you prefer a short road trip rather than a day of hiking, follow this two-hour waterfall road trip.
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