What We Hear

Recommended Nature Walks 

Easy:

Tom’s Creek (PA) .8 mile one way / 1.5 hours*

Tom's Creek Directions, Tom's Creek Trail Map

About the Trail: This gentle trail shares the narrow ravine with Toms Creek. The trail offers nice views of the babbling creek, known as a fine trout stream by anglers.

Other Information: Restroom is located at the trailhead. There is a large parking lot for Tom’s Creek.  The trailhead is directly across from the parking lot but you have to walk through a field/picnic area to access it. Dogs are allowed on this trail.

Medium Difficulty - Short:

Scenic Gorge (PEEC) 2 mile loop / 1 hour

Scenic Gorge Directions, Scenic Gorge Trail Map

About the Trail: For the first half-mile and the last mile of the trail, the Scenic Gorge Trail runs concurrently with the Ridgeline Trail. The trail provides the opportunity to experience the differences between an open hardwood forest ecosystem and the dark, cool hemlock forest ecosystem. A small waterfall and spring add yet another layer of natural features to the hike.

Other Information: Restrooms are located in the main building; trail guides are available for a nominal fee at the main building. Parking lot located in front of PEEC visitor center. To access the trailhead:  If you are looking at the visitor center, you want to go to the left.  You will see a small cabin (#1) and the trailhead is to the left of that.  As you walk along the trail, you will want to follow the red blazes on the trees. Dogs are allowed on this trail.

Medium Difficulty - Long:

Cliff Trail (PA) 2.8 miles one way / 3+ hours*

Cliff Trail Directions, Cliff Trail Map

About the Trail: The Cliff Trail offers some of the most spectacular overlook views in the recreation area of the serpentine Delaware River valley from atop the Raymondskill Ridge.

Other Information: Restrooms are located in the top Raymondskill Parking Lot, there are two parking lots at Raymondskill Falls. To access the trailhead: Go to the lower parking lot. If you look across the road, there is a trailhead and you want to follow the white blazes on the trees. This parking lot fills up on the weekends, it is best to be accessed on the weekdays. Dogs are allowed on this trail.

Dunnfield Creek (Worthington State Forest) 3.5 miles one way / 4 hours*

Dunnfield Creek Directions , Dunnfield Creek Map

About the Trail: This trail is in the Dunnfield Creek Natural Area. Dunnfield Creek is a designated Wild Trout Stream and supports a healthy population of native brook trout. The trail follows the stream through a mature hemlock and mixed hardwood ravine. Numerous small cascades are seen along the creek. Be prepared for numerous stream crossings. The trail ends at Sunfish Pond, a natural glacial lake.

Other Information: Restrooms are located at Kittatinny Point Visitor Center (There might be portapotties at Dunfield creek trailhead but they could also be seasonal) Parking lot located at Dunnfield Creek Trailhead,  the trailhead parking lot fills quickly on summer weekends. If the parking lot is full, park at Kittatinny Point Visitor Center, walk East (right) down the road, under route 80 and turn left up the road to the Dunnfield Creek parking lot. Dogs are allowed on this trail.

*The average person hikes 2 miles per hour so all of these times are based off of that and the difficulty level of the trail.*

*A "blaze" is a trail marker.*