We Bet You Didn't Know There Was A Miniature Grand Canyon In Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Published April 19, 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.
Most people probably think of one place, Pine Creek Gorge, when they hear Grand Canyon in Pennsylvania. That’s because that natural wonder is known as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. However, there’s another gorge that fits that title, too. Nay Aug Gorge, a unique natural wonder in Scranton, Pennsylvania, could also easily be a miniature Grand Canyon.
The largest park in Scranton, Nay Aug Park spans 73 acres and draws visitors for its many amenities – from a hiking trail and a swimming pool to a treehouse and a waterfall.
Tucked within the Scranton park is a hidden gem. Nay Aug Gorge sits along the park’s lone scenic path, the Davis Trail. The gorge formed more than 11,500 years ago during the Ice Age.
Today, it’s a natural wonder in Pennsylvania that’s a must-add to your bucket list. To see it from several vantage points, follow the two-mile Davis Trail, a kid and dog-friendly path.
The water is extremely cold and dangerous with fast-flowing rapids. Since 1890, an estimated 40 people have died in the gorge, so heed the warnings and follow the law when you visit, no matter how tempting the water looks.
Cascading down 20 feet, Nay Aug Falls tumbles into the gorge. You’ll only have to walk about a quarter of a mile before arriving at the overlook of the Pennsylvania waterfall.
Did you know about Nay Aug Gorge, a unique natural wonder in Scranton, Pennsylvania? Have you visited? Share your experience in the comments! When you’re done with your hike, dig into a delicious helping of mac and cheese at Ale Mary’s, which serves the best mac and cheese in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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