Enjoy A Scenic Stroll On A Little-Known Path That Meanders Through A Forest In Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Published January 30, 2024
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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.
Pennsylvania was made for exploring. Whether we’re avid hikers with years of experience or simply want to explore new areas on a leisurely stroll, we’ll find the perfect adventure, usually not too far from home. Since there are so many hiking trails, more than 650, we’re sure to uncover quite a few that are new to us – like this hiking path in White Haven, Pennsylvania.
Chances are pretty good, if you're an avid explorer, that you've at least heard of Hickory Run State Park in White Haven. It's home to Boulder Field, a National Natural Landmark.
Hickory Run State Park features a full menu of activities, including hiking, disc golf, picnicking, swimming, and wildlife watching. Cross-country skiing, ice skating, and snowmobiling are popular in the winter.
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The 3.4-mile loop trail, which usually takes around 90 minutes to hike, earns an easy rating, but there are some challenges along the way.
Leashed dogs are permitted on the trail; just remember to clean up after your pup.
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Wear a pair of sturdy shoes as you'll deal with some rocky terrain and roots jutting out of the ground. The trail can get muddy after it rains and in the winter, so keep that in mind before setting off.
Remember to follow the pack it in, pack it out philosophy of hiking. Whatever you bring with you - water bottles, bags, etc. - take back to your vehicle.
Have you ever followed Skyline Trail, an easy hiking path in White Haven, Pennsylvania? What did you think? Do you have any advice for others who plan to hike it? Let us know in the comments! Before you head out on your stroll, fuel up with a delicious meal at White Haven Family Diner, an old-school restaurant in White Haven, Pennsylvania.
Ready to get outside and explore some more? Check out all of the best hiking trails in Pennsylvania on All Trails.
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