This Scenic Trail In Pennsylvania Is Everything You Need This Winter
By Beth Price-Williams|Published January 25, 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.
Chilled air just feels so refreshing, especially when we’ve been cooped up indoors during a cold spell. Even if we’re not exactly a fan of the cold, sometimes we just want to bundle up and explore the wintry landscape. You might feel as though you’ve fallen into a snow globe, especially if you’re heading out on a day with flurries, when you journey along this beautiful trail in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania landscape just takes on a magical aura after it snows, and that's certainly true at Promised Land State Park in Greentown.
Outdoor lovers venture to this cozy Pennsylvania state park for its assortment of winter activities - cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ice skating. Bring your boots, too, for a scenic hike, or go snowshoeing.
Make sure you bring a sturdy, comfortable pair of boots that you don't mind getting dirty. The trail can get icy, slushy, and muddy, so just be prepared for all three.
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While Promised Land State Park is home to more than a dozen trails, start your adventure along the Little Falls Trail. Tallying 1.4 miles, the picturesque path earns a rating that hovers between easy and moderate.
Most of the obstacles you'll face, which will help you determine whether it's easy or moderate, have to do with the landscape. Keep an eye out for roots jutting out of the ground and rocks littering the path.
If you don't mind the rather rugged terrain, you'll be treated to some of the most spellbinding beauty of the winter. Follow along flowing streams that lead to...
Cross over a fairy tale footbridge, and watch as the winter sunbeams bounce off of the water. You might catch a glimpse of local wildlife, including bald eagles.
What is your favorite winter trail in Pennsylvania? Tell us about it in the comments! Then check out these day trips in Pennsylvania that are even cooler in the winter.
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