Lee’s Falls Length: About 3.5 miles with side hike to Lee’s Falls and the chasm. Highlights: vistas, waterfalls, gorges, beautiful creek, wildflowers Parking: Pull off parking at 41.456740, -76.628424. Coal Mine Road is gated in winter. Trail conditions: Trails are well blazed and easy to follow. The old forest road is obvious, but not blazed. Loyalsock Trail (LT) has yellow/red circular placards. Expect wet areas and steep terrain. Difficulty: Terrain is rugged. I’d say moderate to difficult. Direction of travel: For first time visitors, I think counterclockwise is easier to navigate. Descrip ..read more

Meadow views along West Branch Trail Length: Estimated from maps, I did not track it. The yellow dot route I took is about 22 miles. Using the purple shortcut (recommended) about 19-20 miles. Difficulty: Moderate. Similar to Old Loggers Path. Biggest climbs/descents are about 600 vertical feet. Parking: There are two recommended parking areas. I parked at a large pull off on West Branch Road. This is ideal for camping at or near Ford Hollow Shelter and the west end of the loop. It is located at 41.677246, -77.804280 . You will see a sign for the Hopper House Hollow Trail. The other trailhead i ..read more

One of the falls on Sugar Camp Run Length: Roughly a mile, one way. Difficulty: This is mostly an off trail hike. Terrain can be steep with loose rocks along the creek. Trail conditions: No trails are marked or signed, part of the hike follows forest roads or grades. Highlights: A glen with a series of beautiful waterfalls and cascades, spring wildflowers. Parking: pull off parking at about 41.494963, -76.559255. Description: The Loyalsock has long been loved by hikers thanks to its beauty. It is well known for its many waterfalls, and this is another of its waterfall gems. This hike is short ..read more

Serenity Point Length: Less than .75 mile, one way Parking: Game Commission lot at 41.353055, -76.194311. I drove in from Noxen, the road was in decent shape, with occasional potholes. Difficulty: Challenging. While short, only experienced hikers comfortable with off trail hiking and navigation should attempt this trek. It is almost a 400 foot vertical climb to the view. Trail conditions: This is an off trail hike. Terrain is rugged and rocky with steep sections going up to the view. Highlights: Beautiful, isolated view and a seasonal falls. Cliffs, boulders, ledges. Issues: This area of SGL 5 ..read more

The biggest falls on Rollinson Run Length: Highly variable depending on the routes you take, can be 9-14 miles. Trail conditions: other than the game commission road, this hike is off trail. Most of the woods are fairly open, so off trail navigation is pretty easy, but you should have experience doing so. Hike along the creeks to see the waterfalls. Parking: 41.584131, -76.770659 Highlights: Several waterfalls, views of Schrader Creek, isolation, spring wildflowers. Terrain: Generally easy to moderate. Must hike along creeks. Rollinson Run is somewhat gorged in and requires hiking, climbing al ..read more

Kyler Fork Falls Length: About 1.3 miles one way, about 2 miles to Panther Hollow Falls, one way. Difficulty: Moderate. It is a gradual 450 foot descent to the falls. Trail conditions: Good. Chuck Keiper Trail is blazed orange. Parking: 41.175539, -77.879049 Highlights: Beautiful waterfalls in a gorge with hemlocks and rhododendrons. Description: This is a gorgeous hike into the gorge of Yost Run to see the two falls of Yost Run and Kyler Fork. From the parking area, follow the Chuck Keiper Trail (CKT) west along a forest road (do not cross PA 144). Pass a cabin and descend along a small creek ..read more

Pine Island Ledge Vista Length: Approx. 8 miles Difficulty: Very difficult and challenging. Trail conditions: Route follows unmarked and unblazed trails, old forest roads or grades, and off trail hiking. It is a steep climb or descent to/from Pine Island Ledge. The bottom section of Pine Island Run requires scrambling along waterfalls and traversing a landslide. It is the most challenging part and potentially dangerous. Do not attempt in high water. Highlights: Incredible views, cliffs, rock outcrops, glens, many waterfalls and cascades. Parking: 41.631387, -77.395402. Drive in from the north ..read more

Rosecrans Falls Length: less than a mile one way Trail conditions: trail to the falls is unmarked but easy to follow. It is a little steep down to the falls. Unmarked trails go down the gorge. Off trail to side stream falls and cove. Parking: pull off parking at 41.074207,-77.328522. Don’t block the gates. Highlights: beautiful double waterfall and an impressive gorge. Description: This short hike leads to a beautiful double falls and a gorge enveloped in cliffs. This place is significant, with the largest falls in PA’s ridge and valley region, and one of the largest falls in the PA Wilds outs ..read more

View from Tioga Lake Ledges Length: Varies depending on route taken, but you can expect to hike around 4 miles. Parking: 41.880412, -77.114154. Difficulty: This is a challenging hike, off trail, with steep slopes. Trail conditions: This is an off trail hike that follows the creeks and climbs into the woods. Forests are open. Terrain: Hiking up to the ledges involve steep slopes, but there is no scrambling or rock climbing. Slopes can have loose dirt and rocks. Highlights: Great views, seasonal falls and cascades. Alternative access: Access may be possible from Park Hill Road which can avoid th ..read more

My Lanshan 1 Pro The Lanshan 1 Pro is probably the best buy among one-person trekking pole tents. It is light, well made, and a fraction of the price of other tents. If you are looking to lighten your kit, but don’t want to spend $600 on a tent, take a look at the Lanshan 1 Pro, which is around $140. Here is my review: More information: Click here for manufacturer’s website with specs, price, and other info. Unbiased: I paid for my tent and did not receive any incentives for this review. Experience with this tent: I’ve backpacked over 100 miles with this tent. Other tents I’ve used: various Eu ..read more