Under 1 Mile Long, Chickies Rock Overlook Trail Is A Totally Kid-Friendly Hike In Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Published July 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.
Let’s go on a hike today, PA! Even with technology, toys, and books, kids get bored. Combating that boredom is as easy as getting outdoors, breathing in the fresh air, and going on a fun hike. This kid-friendly hike in Pennsylvania, for example, isn’t too long, boasts a ton of gorgeous views, and will definitely keep the kids interested.
Chickies Rock Overlook Trail, in Lancaster, clocks in at just a half-mile, but that half-mile certainly packs a lot of punch, especially when you reach the scenic overlook.
When you come out of the forest area, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the Susquehanna River. On clear days, you can also see nearby Columbia, Marietta, and Wrightsville.
The overlook provides the perfect backdrop for photographs. You can capture beautiful landscape shots, too. (The trail itself earns rave reviews from parents with little ones, too.)
Be prepared for the trail and the overlook to be crowded, especially if it's nice outside. The trail is wide enough to accommodate a stroller, and leashed dogs are allowed.
Do you have a favorite kid-friendly hike in Pennsylvania? Tell us about it in the comments! Looking for more easy hikes for the family? Take a peek at these 11 easy hikes that are definitely worth considering.
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