This 9-Mile Hike Along The Mason Dixon Trail In Pennsylvania Is Full Of Natural Pools
By Beth Price-Williams|Published September 09, 2019
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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.
We’ve all probably heard that old saying that nothing worth having comes easy, right? If you tend to agree with that philosophy, you’ll definitely want to add this nine-mile hike along the Mason Dixon Trail in Pennsylvania to your bucket list. In exchange for the challenges you’ll face along the way, you’ll be rewarded with sensational views of natural pools, waterfalls, and beautiful scenery.
Get ready for a challenge with sensational rewards when you embark on the nine-mile Mason-Dixon Trail, part of the larger 196-mile trail that travels through Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
Follow the blue blazes of the trail, and pay attention to the signs along the way. If you hear the sirens signaling the river is rising, for example, evacuate the area immediately.
If you're up for a bit of relaxation along the way, pack a picnic lunch then find a spot - overlooking the river or near a waterfall, perhaps - to have a leisurely break.
The trail also features wildlife, including butterflies, flowing streams, and plenty of shade. If you're hiking during the warmer weather, bring insect repellent with you.
Do you have a favorite trail with natural pools in Pennsylvania? Join the conversation in the comments! If you’re up for a moderately challenging hike on a trail dotted with 21 waterfalls, set off on Falls Trail in Ricketts Glen State Park. Click here to read more.
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